They all immediately replied:—“God forgive you, and we do.”
And thus, late in the evening, this memorable trial ended, and the prisoners were conveyed by torches to their barge; then they were rowed down the river to the Tower, and led through the dark “Traitor’s Gate” to their cells.
FOOTNOTES:
[380] Somers’ Tracts, Vol. xi. p. 113.
[381] Nugæ Antiquæ, Vol. i. p. 373.
[382] Narrative of the G. P., p. 88.
[383] Letter from Sir E. Hoby to Sir T. Edmondes.
[384] Journals of the House of Commons, Jan. 28 1605-6. Criminal Trials. Jardine, p. 115, footnote.
[385] Gunpowder Treason, Bp. Barlow, p. (3)
[386] Gunpowder Treason, Bp. Barlow, p. (9).