Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1877 — Take Which Road You Please. [ARTICLE]

Take Which Road You Please.

John Randolph was traveling in a part of Virginia w.ith which he was unacquainted. In the meantime he stopped during the night at an inn at the forks of the road. The innkeeper was a lino old gentleman, and no doubt one of the first families of the Old Dominion. Knowing who his distinguished guest was, he endeavored to draw him into conversation, but failed in all his efforts. But in the morning when Mr. Randolph was ready to start, he called for his bill, which, on being presented, was paid. The landlord, still anxious to have some conversation with him, began as follows : “ Which way are you traveling, Mr. Randolph ?” “ Sir,” said Mr. Randolph, with a look of displeasure. “ I asked,” said the landlord, “which way you were traveling.” “ Have I paid my bill ?” “Yes.” “ Do I owe you anything more ?” “No.” “Well, I am going just where I please —do you understand ?” The landlord by this time got somewhat excited, and Mr. Randolph drove off. But, to the landlord’s surprise, the servant returned to inquire which of the forks of the road to take. Randolph not being out of hearing distance, the landlord spoke at the top of his voice: “Mr. Randolph, you don’t owe me a cent; just take which road you please. ” It is said that the air turned blue with the curses of Randolph.