Roanoke of Roanoke Hall: A Romance — page 238: what you’re looking at

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232 Roanoke of Roanoke Hall. upon which was clearly written: ‘I bequeath all herein contained to my dear grandson Ralph Roanoke, to whom they rightfully be- long. Hester Roanoke. The thirtieth day of July, one thousand, six hundred, and eighty five. A.D.’ Among the numerous pieces of plate was a massive, richly-chased, silver-gilt punchbowl, . in which, not many days after its restoration to the light of day, with all due and fitting forms and ceremonies, we solemnly christ- ened the heir of Roanoke. . THE END, FEB 1 5 1918 comichbooks.com