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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