Fines and imprisonment were one thing; to such they had become almost accustomed.

But death was another matter altogether.

And for a priest! Was it possible that the days of King Harry were coming back; and that every Catholic henceforth should go in peril of his life as well as of liberty?
The folks settled themselves then in their seats; one or two men drank off a glass of wine.
"I have heard from a good friend of mine in London," went on the priest, looking at his paper, "one who followed every step of the trial; and was present at the death.

They suffered at Tyburn....

However, I will tell you what he says.