[105]. Or Guillot’s daughter, so named from a physician of the name of Guillot, its inventor; it is singular, that a somewhat similar engine, which is or was preserved in the Tower of London, was called the Maiden in Scotland, and in England the Earl of Exeter’s daughter. By the same figure, the Gunner’s daughter is the carriage to which a sailor is lashed for punishment.
[106]. In this opinion we are further confirmed by the debate in the House of Commons, March 1823, on the case of Colonel Allen.
[107]. We have heard of Martinets of the old school who have reprimanded their surgeons for such interference; we hope the instances are rare.
[108]. No person ought to be entrusted with the execution of any sentence, who has been personally offended by the crime committed; for this reason the commanding officer of a regiment, who has a direct personal interest in the preservation of its discipline, and therefore may entertain angry feelings towards offenders, is not the most proper person to superintend executions.
[109]. This species of defence was set up in the case of M‘Quirk, who was pardoned for the murder of George Clarke at a contested election, for Middlesex, (see Foote’s Remarks.) We have again to report that precedents ought not to be drawn from times of turbulence or political dissention.
[110]. See Apoth. Comp. v. Warburton, 3 Barn. & Ald. 46; Apoth. Comp. v. Roby, K. B. Feb. 28, 1822; Apoth. Comp. v. Barstow, York assizes Aug. 1822.
[111]. Skinner 568. 4 Inst. 251. 2 Brownl. 255, 256, &c. 1 Ld. Raym. 454.
[112]. 2 Brownl. 256, 260.
[113]. 14 & 15 H. 8. cap. 5. 1 Roll. 598. 4 Inst. 251. Rastal Physicians 3. 2 Bulst. 185. Lit. Rep. 168, 169, 172, 212, 215, 246, 247, 248, 249. 1 Jones 261. Cr. Jac. 121, 159, 160. Cr. Car. 256. Palm. 486.
[114]. 1 Mar. c. 9. Rastal’s Physicians 7. Lit. Rep. 169, 172, 173, 212, 213, 215, 248, 249, 350, 351. 1 Jones 263. Cr. Car. 257. Cr. Jac. 121. 4 Inst. 251. 2 Brownl. 257, 262, 265, 266.