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First came an entire regiment of Spanish infantry, which, filing off, formed three sides of a square, the wall near which the banquillos were placed forming the fourth; then eight priests, and as many choristers chanting the service for the dying; next came several mounted officers of the staff, and four firing parties of twelve men each.
At length they reached the fatal spot, and his three companions in misery being placed astride on the banquillos, their arms twisted round the upright posts, and fastened to them with cords, their backs being towards the soldiers. Mr S walked firmly up to the vacant bench, knelt down, and covering his face with his hands, rested his head on the edge of it.
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