Transcriber's note:
This etext was produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE executioner
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
The vote was three to two for death! Jacques had no choice. He was a public servant with a duty....
BY FRANK RILEY
"... Continued fair weather and the unusual circumstances of the execution promise a turn-away crowd of more than 100,000 spectators by Court time. All unreserved tent space has been sold out for several days. Next news at...."