Jackson (the gaoler)—Seventeen out of nineteen made their escapes out of that Hole, they having only a form there.
Sir R. Ford—If I did think there were a reprieve to come for you I would be contented to spin out the time thus; but in good earnest I expect none; unless you had an apprehension you were not to die you would not spin out the time thus, not thus run to many impertinences.
Turner then finished his speech, and after he had prayed a little the executioner fitted the rope round his neck—
Turner—What, dost thou mean to choke me? pray fellow, give me more rope; what a simple fellow is this! How long have you been executioner that you know not yet how to put the knot?
In the midst of his private ejaculations, offering to pull down the cap, he espied a gentlewoman at a window nigh, kissed his hand, said 'Your servant, Mistress.'... His cap being pulled down he gave the sign and the executioner turned him off.
The confluence of people from the gaol to the place of execution was very great, beyond the memory of any upon the like occasion.
During his imprisonment, and to the last breath of life, his carriage was very undaunted.