The Hall of Entry of Governor Bellingham

Governor bellingham had planned his new habitation after the residences of gentlemen of fair estate in his native land. Here then was a wide and reasonably lofty hall, extending through the whole depth of the house. At one extremity, this spacious room was lighted by the windows of the two towers which formed a small recess on either side of the portal. The furniture of the hall consisted of some ponderous chairs, the backs of which were elaborately carved with wreaths of oaken flowers. Or perhaps earlier and heirlooms transferred hither from the governor's paternal home. On the table, in token that the sentiment of old english hospitality had not been left behind, stood