August, 1909 
the insults of the townspeople—the 
friend of Otis and of John Adams: [RM ea 
ee 
TE, Biisine 
“What do you think 
Here is good drink 
Perhaps you may not know it; 
If not in haste do stop and taste 
Yon merry folk will shew it. 
Wm. Molineux, Jr., Esq. 
24th June, 1774, Boston.’ 
“The writers’ hand became un- 
steady at the last line, and it looks 
as though his rhyme had halted 
while he turned to some companion 
for a hint, or, what is perhaps 
more likely, here gave manual evi- 
dence of the potency of his 
draughts. 
“A ramble through the house 
awakens many memories. You are 
shown the travelers’ room, which 
they of lesser note occupied in com- 
mon, and the State chamber where Washington and La- 
fayette are said to have rested. In the garret the slaves 
were accommodated, and the crooknecks and red peppers 
hung from the rafters. Unfortunately, the old blazonry 
and other interesting family memorials have disappeared 
under the auctioneer’s hammer.”’ 
“The Red Horse”’ to-day has more of a home-like appear- 
ance. ‘The sitting-room, or parlor, with its claw-and-ball- 
foot mahogany chairs, comfortable sofa, tall clock, old 
prints and portraits, spider-legged tables, rugs, books and 
curtained windows, seems more like the room of a private 
country house than of a tavern. Here, too, are some choice 
ANERTCAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
The rooms are filled with a fine collection of old furniture 
pieces of furniture, including an excellent mirror with 
carved and guilt frame, and an ancient piano. The paneling 
is excellent, though very simple. 
In the dining-room may be seen an old fireplace where 
the kettle still hangs on the crane and the big log 
crackles, and sends its ruby sparks up to the broad chimney as 
of yore. 
The old tap-room is the most interesting corner of the 
house. Here the original heavy timbers prove how much 
more attractive is an open ceiling than a plastered one. 
On the left of the door is the old bar. The fireplace is 
ample, and an old oak “butterfly” table, so called from the 
The inn is isolated in its green frame of oaks and elms 
