64 THE COACHING AGE. 



the time when they were issued, which was in the 

 year 1832. Knowing the names of the different inns 

 along the road at which to stop, and if desired remain 

 for the night, was also a convenience, and reminds 

 one of a somewhat similar plan adopted on Taut's 

 map of the Thames, where a drawing of an egg-cup 

 attached to any place indicates that beds are provided 

 there. i 



I could say much of the •omfort and hospitality 

 one used to meet with at the innkeepers' houses. 



