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his Wtses
5. That a severe & bloody punishment was instantly inflicted, grossly inadequate to the offence had it even been fully proved.
6. That this punishment was so inflicted immediately in consequence of the pties having dared to apply to this Court for protection.

3 Modes of Defence have been attempted.
1. By discrediting some
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