He was then attired in a yellow robe without sleeves, like a herald's coat, embroidered all over with black figures of devils.

A large conical paper mitre was placed upon his head, upon which was represented a human being in the midst of flames, surrounded by imps.

His tongue was then painfully gagged, so that he could neither open nor shut his mouth.

After he was thus accoutred, and just as he was leaving his cell, a breakfast, consisting of every delicacy, was placed before him, and he was urged, with ironical politeness, to satisfy his hunger.

He was then led forth into the public square.