The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and DemonologyA full-scale compendium of fact, history and legend, from original sources, about witchcraft and demonology, covering demonic possession and exorcism. Illustrated. |
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Page 110
... death sheriff with his cane forced it in again . ” before Giles Cory ; but through the goodThe punishment was actually illegal , for ness of a gracious God , she had , at last , while peine forte et dure was not abolished a little ...
... death sheriff with his cane forced it in again . ” before Giles Cory ; but through the goodThe punishment was actually illegal , for ness of a gracious God , she had , at last , while peine forte et dure was not abolished a little ...
Page 166
... Death Death Death Any purpose Forfeit property THOSE WHO PRACTICE WITCHCRAFTS , ENCHANTMENTS , SORCERIES , CHARMS For Divination of treasure Death 1st : One year 1st : One year trove Forfeit property 2nd : Life 2nd : Death Forfeit ...
... Death Death Death Any purpose Forfeit property THOSE WHO PRACTICE WITCHCRAFTS , ENCHANTMENTS , SORCERIES , CHARMS For Divination of treasure Death 1st : One year 1st : One year trove Forfeit property 2nd : Life 2nd : Death Forfeit ...
Page 297
... death . the age of nine years , a witness unexpected , The account of the trial ( on August 17 ) to discover all their practices , meetings , is exceptional only in the fullness of its consultations , murders , charms , and vil ...
... death . the age of nine years , a witness unexpected , The account of the trial ( on August 17 ) to discover all their practices , meetings , is exceptional only in the fullness of its consultations , murders , charms , and vil ...
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