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Go without dinner. Squire Ketch. The hangman. 109. Pandean. An epithet formed from the name Pan of the Greek god of flocks and shepherds. He is said to have invented the syrinx or shepherd's flute. A LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. 110. Tappaan Zee. The " Mediterranean " of the river, as Irving called it, is the first and largest expansion of the Hudson. This "sea" is rich in historic story, and far more so in romantic association. St. Nicholas. A highly popular saint. He is regarded as the especial p...atron of the young, and particularly of scholars. The feast of this saint used to be celebrated, in olden times, in England, with solemnity in the great public schools. Tarry Town. A Dutch village of considerable antiquity, cozily nestled among the hills on the Hudson, some twenty-five miles from New York. Sleepy Hollow is situated within its limits. Should wish for a retreat. Many years after this sketch was written the wish was literally gratified. Bead the " Prefatory Note." 111. Powwows. Before going on the war-path, at councils, and on various other occasions, Indians were wont to hold a meeting called a "powwow," at which there was great noise, dancing, etc.
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