 | Scotland - 1833 - 326 pages
...to each cheek. This infernal machine was secured by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the Witch to a staple in...informations were' made. 1 In Article 14, we are informed that Thorn was 'officiare to the Lard of Blair,' probably his baron-officer. Trial followed closely... | |
 | Robert Pitcairn - Criminal courts - 1833 - 488 pages
...staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night and day ' waked' and watched by some shilful person appointed by her inquisitors, the unhappy creature,...informations were made. 1 In Article 14, we are informed that Thom was 'officiare to the Lard of Blair,' probably his baron-officer. Trial followed closely... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Europe - 1866 - 416 pages
...maddened by the misery of her forlorn and helpless state, would be rendered fit for confessing anything, in order to be rid of the dregs of her wretched life....witchcraft ; " and to them, in the first instance, all the complaints and informations were made.' (Pitcairn, vol. i. part 2, p. 50.) * Dalyell, p. 645. The... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Pierson - 1882 - 420 pages
...wretched life. At intervals fresh examinations took place, and these were repeated from time to tune until her " contumacy," as it was termed, was subdued....purging the land of witchcraft ; " and to them, in the Jint instance, all the complaints and informations were made.' (Fitcaim, rol i. part 2, p. 50.) 3 Dalyell,... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Rationalism - 1886 - 416 pages
...examinations took place, and these were repeated from time to. time until her " contumacy," as it waa termed, was subdued. The clergy and kirk sessions..."purging the land of witchcraft; "'and to them, in ffu firtt instance, all the complaint* and informationt were made? (Pitcaim, rol t part 2, p. 50.)... | |
 | Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Brownell Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage - Women - 1889 - 944 pages
...were repeated from time to time until her " contumacy," as it was termed, was subdued. The clergy nnd Kirk Sessions appear to have been the unwearied instruments...purging the land of witchcraft," and to them, in the flrst imtance, all the complaints and informatiuju were madt. — PUcaim, Vol. I., Part 2, p. 90. *... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Rationalism - 1888 - 420 pages
...examinations took place, and these were repeated from time to tune until her " contumacy," as it waa termed, was subdued. The clergy and kirk sessions...witchcraft ; " and to them, in the first instance, all the complaints and informations were made.' (Pitcairn, ťoL L part 2, p. 60.) * Dalyell, p. 645. The... | |
 | Thomas H. Cockburn-Hood - Scotland - 1888 - 488 pages
...since the law ordanis them to be punished. The clergy and kirk-sessions appear, Mr. Pitcairn observes, to have been the unwearied instruments of purging the land of witchcraft. Under their directions hundreds of unfortunate creatures were apprehended, "witch's bridles " and other... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Rationalism - 1889 - 422 pages
...maddened by the misery of her forlorn and helpless state, would be rendered fit for confessing anything, in order to be rid of the dregs of her wretched life....purging the land of witchcraft ; " and to them, in Ae first instance, all the complaints and informations were made.' (Pitcairn, ro'.. i. part 2, p. 50.)... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - Rationalism - 1919 - 416 pages
...examinations took place, tnd these were repeated from time to time until her " contumacy," as it wae termed, was subdued. The clergy and kirk sessions...instruments of "purging the land of witchcraft;" and to th,-m, in Ilu Jirtt instance, Jl Ou complaint* and informationt were made.' (Pitcaim, rol i. part 2,... | |
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... of such discipline, maddened by the misery of her forlorn and helpless state, would be rendered fit for confessing anything, in order to be rid of the dregs of her wretched life. At intervals fresh examinations took place, and these were repeated... 
