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708. They condemned him to be pilloried, whipped, burned in the face, and to have his tongue bored through with a red-hot iron.
All these severities he bore with the usual patience.
So far his delusion supported him. But the sequel spoiled all.
He was sent to Bridewell, confined to hard labor, fed on bread and water, and debarred from all his disciples, male and female.
His illusions dissipated; and after some time, he was contented to come out an ordinary man, and return to his usual occupations. The chief taxes in England, during the time of the commonwealth, were the monthly assessments, the excise, and the customs.
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