ublous times. Aroom on the first floor in the square tower isshown as that in which Queen Elizabeth re-sided. She found the retirement of Horehamso agreeable that, often after she had succeededto the throne, she took a pleasure in revisitingthe place. CURIOUS SUPERSTITION. The ring, of which we… … The setting is of silver, and the jewel whichit carries is called a toadstone. This stone waspopularly believed to be formed in the headsof very old toads, and it was eagerly covetedby sovereigns, and by all persons in high office,because it was supposed to have the power ofindicating to the person…
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