8 ([return])
On July 20-30, 1605, Father Creswell writes to Paul V that Nottingham showed him every civility "that could be expected from one who does not profess our holy religion."
9 ([return])
The "cellar" was not really hired till a little before Easter, March 31st.
10 ([return])
Properly "John."
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In The King's Book it is stated that Fawkes was shown the rack, but never racked. Probably the torture used on the 9th was that of the manacles, or hanging up by the wrists or thumbs.
12 ([return])
The principal ones were either killed or taken at Holbeche on that very day.