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... judges who examined the witches were not highly edu cated - Carpzov complained that most judges in Saxony were boorish and semi- literate . The accused themselves , while they might have property and be literate , were Friedrich von ...
... judges who examined the witches were not highly edu cated - Carpzov complained that most judges in Saxony were boorish and semi- literate . The accused themselves , while they might have property and be literate , were Friedrich von ...
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... judges to ask prisoner if he wishes to introduce counterevidence . October 29. Judges to interview prisoner about engaging services of a lawyer . October 31. M. Pierre Boddaert and M. François Hysenbrant , two of the judges acting for ...
... judges to ask prisoner if he wishes to introduce counterevidence . October 29. Judges to interview prisoner about engaging services of a lawyer . October 31. M. Pierre Boddaert and M. François Hysenbrant , two of the judges acting for ...
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... judges and counselors bring proceedings against the witches . 4. The judges hardly know where to start , since they have no evidence [ in- dicia ] or proof . 5. Meanwhile , the people call this delay suspicious ; and the princes are per ...
... judges and counselors bring proceedings against the witches . 4. The judges hardly know where to start , since they have no evidence [ in- dicia ] or proof . 5. Meanwhile , the people call this delay suspicious ; and the princes are per ...
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