The 7 accused were taken by by horse and carriage to Abbey close.
There, a stage was erected for the trial. The accused each gave a speech to the crowd pleading their innocence. The outcome was a foregone conclusion - guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to death.
As this was before the 9pm watershed, we could not witness the gory executions so a symbolic torchlit procession cuncluded a very enjoyable day.
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| The 7 accused being taken through the streets of Paisley |
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| Katherine Campbell, the Shaw's maid |
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| Margaret Lang pleading for mercy |
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| Margaret Fulton going to Fairyland |
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| Closing procession |
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