[The Von Toodleburgs by F. Colburn Adams]@TWC D-Link bookThe Von Toodleburgs CHAPTER XIV 5/16
Indeed, she soon had her table spread with as good and well-cooked fare as could be found in the county. There was the cold boar's head, decorated with flowers; the fattest turkey, roasted before the great fire; boiled beef, bathed in odorous krout, and declared delicacies by every sturdy Dutchman; a spiced ham, decorated with vegetables.
Then there were apple and pumpkin pies just baked, cuddled apples, and jam, and fresh cranberry sauce.
And these were backed up with new cider and home-brewed ale, and coffee.
Such was the supper Hanz had prepared for his friends, and which he invited them to eat and be happy. The good-natured Dominie was there, and so was Doctor Critchel and the school-master.
Nor was Titus Bright, the inn-keeper, forgotten.
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