no matter
with what
crime a
person
might be
charged,
even the
most
stubborn
resistance
would be
unavailing.Before
a
fiercely-burning
fire were
arranged
metal
pincers,
massive
skewers,
ornamental
branding
irons, and
the usual
accessories
of the
grill, one
tool being
already
thrust
into the
heart of
the flame
to
indicate
the nature
of its
use, and
its
immediate
readiness
for the
purpose.Pegs
from which
the
accused
could be
hung by
the thumbs
with
