New Romney

noun

New Romney

a market town in SE England, in Kent on Romney Marsh: of early importance as one of the Cinque Ports, but is now over 1.6 km (1 mile) inland. Pop: 9406 (2001) Former name (until 1563)Romney

Hunt grunted, and wondered how long that had been so; for New Romney, where the apothecary lived, lay to the right.

Fat fields yielded toll of rent and wool; the important harbour of New Romney collected rich shipping dues.

Yet how could he present himself at New Romney with a fur coat and a face like a collier's?

Suppose he crept quietly away and went to the inn at New Romney!

He was going to New Romney to tell the old people what had happened and where he stood.

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