 | Henry Mayhew, Augustus Mayhew - 1849 - 530 Seiten
...in that most wise and pious letter, that the crime of witchcraft was so abominable that it might be proved by evidence that would not be received against...witness against Anthy were summoned before the council. * King James I. First came one poor, mad thing, known as " the Wise Woman of Asulon," who — though... | |
 | Charles Mackay - 1852 - 346 Seiten
...that it may be proved by evidence which would not be received against any other offenders,—young children, who knew not the nature of an oath, and persons of an infamous character, being sufficient witnesses against them; but lest the innocent should be accused of a crime so difficult... | |
 | Boris Sidis - 1898 - 428 Seiten
...abominable that it may be proved by evidence which would not be received against any other offenders — young children who knew not the nature of an oath and persons of an infamous character being sufficient witnesses against them. To be, however, more sure, James gives us well-tried tests... | |
 | George Barton Cutten - 1908 - 524 Seiten
...is so abominable that evidence which would not be received against any other offence may prove this. Young children who knew not the nature of an oath and persons of infamous character were sufficient witnesses against witches. If James could have written of Salem... | |
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He says also, that the crime is so abominable, that it may be proved by evidence which would not be received against any other offenders, — young children, who knew not the nature of an oath, and persons of an infamous character, being sufficient witnesses... 