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).