 | 1833 - 326 pages
...to, to accomplish this heinous purpose. Even the indulgence of lying in a reclining posture on then- handful of straw was frequently denied them. This...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the Witch to a staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night... | |
 | Robert Pitcairn - 1833 - 488 pages
...handful of straw was frequently denied them. This engine of inhuman oppression was perhaps more eifectual in extorting confessions, than the actual application...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the Witch to a staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night... | |
 | 1861 - 460 pages
...constructed, that by means of a hoop which passed over the head, a piece of iron having four prongs or points, was forcibly thrust into the mouth, two of these being...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach to a staple in the wall of her cell. — Pitcairrit 'Scottish Criminal Trials.... | |
 | Elizabeth Lynn Linton - 1861 - 452 pages
...constructed, that by means of a hoop which passed over the head, a piece of iron having four prongs or points, was forcibly thrust into the mouth, two of these being...palate, the others pointing outwards to each cheek. Thig infernal machine was secured by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - 1873 - 362 pages
...sleep Iron collars, or witches' bridles, are still preserved in various parts of Scotland which had been used for such iniquitous purposes. These instruments...directed to the tongue and palate, the others pointing eutwards to each cheek. This infernal machine was secured by a padlock. At the back of the collar was... | |
 | 1883 - 332 pages
...constructed that, by means of a hoop which passed over the head, a piece of iron having four prongs or points was forcibly thrust into the mouth, two of these being...palate, the others pointing outwards to each cheek. This infernaimachine was secured by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach... | |
 | Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Brownell Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage - 1889 - 944 pages
...been used for such iniquitous purposes. These instruments were so constructed that by means of a loop which passed over the head, a piece of iron having...prongs, was forcibly thrust into the mouth, two of those being directed to the tongue and palate, the others pointing outward to each cheek. This infernal... | |
 | William Edward Hartpole Lecky - 1888 - 420 pages
...for such iniquitous purposes. These instruments were so constructed that, by means of a hoop winch passed over the head, a piece of iron having four...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the witch to a staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night... | |
 | 1905 - 576 pages
...report of her trial' on 8th November, 1576, a description is given of the 'waking,' which proceeds36 — 'Iron collars, or Witches Bridles, are still preserved...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the witch to a staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night... | |
 | 1905 - 578 pages
...report of her trial on 8th November, 1576, a description is given of the 'waking,' which proceeds38 — 'Iron collars, or Witches Bridles, are still preserved...by a padlock. At the back of the collar was fixed a ring, by which to attach the witch to a staple in the wall of her cell. Thus equipped, and night... | |
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Witches bridles,' are still preserved in various parts of Scotland, which had formerly been used for such iniquitous purposes. These instruments were so constructed, that by means of a hoop which passed over the head, a piece of iron, having four points... 
