London, October 23. 1685
An Account of the Martyrdoms of Mrs Elizabeth Gaunt at Tyburn and Mr Henry Cornish at Cheapside on the command of the tyrant King
Tyburn, October 23. 1685
My lord,
On this day, we have two more Whig Martyrs. It began at Cheapside, against King Street, for Mr Henry Cornish did confound his enemies. For I observed him near the Sledge, to solemnly utter his absolute innocence of any design against the government or this tyrant King. There was such a firmness in his soul, such vigour, and almost ecstatic joy, that it shone through his Face. It was like those visible rays in which the painter dresses up Saints and Martyrs. As this was his being at both his Sentence and Execution. In this way he refreshed all his Friends, yet dazzled and confounded his most bitter Enemies. His friends stood firmly by him until the end for his quarters are now distributed across the city.
With this I hurried across to Tyburn in time to see Mrs Elizabeth Gaunt being dragged upon a huddle through the crowded streets to the place of her execution. Here a huge stake had been driven into the ground, around which were piles of faggots and straw, together with long bundles of reeds. All awhile the mounted sheriffs and the armed guards stood around to ensure that the sentence for her to be burnt alive was carried out and stop any from strangling her.
When Elizabeth Gaunt stood up against the stake, she stated “how charity was part of her religion, as well as her faith. She hoped that her reward from God, for whose sake she did this service would be salvation. That her suffering was a martyrdom for that religion which was all love.”
Then laying the straw about her feet, the iron chain was passed around her and fastened to the post using a large nail by the smith. Finally, more reeds, faggots and bundles of wood where piled all around. Then she rejoiced “that God had honoured her by being the first that suffered by fire in this tyrants King’s reign”. Then the executioner lit the straw and so she died as a true ‘Sainted Martyr’ without another cry. It was a constancy, even a cheerfulness, that made all that saw it to melt into tears.
Yet, my lord, the day was not done, for there was such a terrible storm on this evening of Martyrdom. A weather that as has scarce been known in the Memory of Man and it will never be forgot by those who were in it. For a dozen Ships where foundered, or stranded in the road, and a vast many more in other places. So, as Heaven then did them Justice, and vindicated their Innocence, so Earth also has passed judgement upon living man.
Yours in the cause of the righteous against the injustice of the tyrant King. I am your humble and obedient servant,
William Savage
The Bloody Assize Timeline:
Trial of Alice Lisle
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
A true account of the trial of Alice Lisle in Winchester, given by a witness the justice offered by a tyrant.
Alice Lisle is to Burn
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
This is a true Account of the Sentencing of Lady Alice Lisle by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys on August 28 in Winchester.
Reprieve for Mrs Lisle
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
An Account of the letter from the friends of Lady Lisle to the King delivered on August 30. 1685
Kings Justice for Lady Lisle
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
An Account of the tyrant Kings response to the request for the reprieve of Alice Lisle on Monday, August 31, 1685
Salisbury, September 1. 1685
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
An Account of the Western Assize court of Lord Chief Justice Jeffrey at Salisbury.
Beheading of Lady Lisle
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
An Account of the last moments and words of Lady Lisle before she executed in Winchester, September 2, 1685
Whitehall, September 3. 1685
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
The news in London is that Dame Alicia Lisle was beheaded yesterday in Winchester.
Dorchester, September 4. 1685
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
This being a brief account of the opening of the Dorchester Assize where 337 souls are to be tried.
Dorchester, September 5. 1685
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
An account of the first day at the Dorchester Assize where 29 men have been sentenced to death
Dorchester, September 6. 1685
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
For some sentenced to die tomorrow there is a reprieve as Mr Ketch can only kill and quarter 13 in one day, even with the help of Pascha Rose
Dorchester, September 7. 1685
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the thirteen Martyrs executed in Dorchester by Lord Jeffreys
Dorchester, September 10. 1685
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
A list of the final sentences from the Dorchester Assize as given by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Bridport, September 12. 1685
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the nine Martyrs executed in Bridport by Lord Jeffreys
Lyme, September 12. 1685
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
An account of the twelve Martyrs executed in Lyme Regis by Lord Jeffreys
Exeter, September 13. 1685
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
An account of the last words of our friend, Sir John Kidd, martyred at Lyme on September 12, 1685.
Exeter, September 14. 1685
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
The list of three Martyrs executed in the West after sentencing by Lord Jeffreys
Sherborne, September 15. 1685
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the executions and a list of the martyrs at Sherborne on the orders of Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Weymouth, September 15. 1685
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Of the twelve Martyrs executed in Weymouth on orders of Lord Jeffreys
Taunton, September 18. 1685
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
An account of the first day of the Taunton Assize court presided over by Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys
Taunton, September 19. 1685
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
A letter from Lord Chief Justice Jeffreys to King James II detailing the value of each rebel.
Taunton, September 21. 1685
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
The four martyrs that died at Taunton and the final list of verdicts from the Assize court.
Poole, September 21. 1685
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eleven Martyrs executed in Poole on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Wareham, September 22. 1685
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Six Martyrs executed in Wareham and Wells on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Wells, September 22. 1685
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Of the 543 men at Wells awaiting this bloody Assize Court of Judge Jeffreys
Weymouth, September 25. 1685
Of the 93 men transported to Barbados on the Happy Return from Weymouth
Of the 93 men transported to Barbados on the Happy Return from Weymouth
Of the 93 men transported to Barbados on the Happy Return from Weymouth
Taunton, September 30. 1685
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
Of the 18 Martyrs executed in Taunton on the orders of King James II
Wellington, October 1. 1685
Of the 3 Martyrs executed in Wellington on the orders of King James II
Of the 3 Martyrs executed in Wellington on the orders of King James II
Of the 3 Martyrs executed in Wellington on the orders of King James II
Glastonbury, October 6. 1685
Of the Seven Martyrs executed in the West on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Seven Martyrs executed in the West on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Seven Martyrs executed in the West on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Bristol, October 9. 1685
Of the Martyrs executed in Bristol on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Martyrs executed in Bristol on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the Martyrs executed in Bristol on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Happy Return, September 25. 1685
The 93 men transported on the Happy Return from Weymouth to Barbados by Sir William Booth
The 93 men transported on the Happy Return from Weymouth to Barbados by Sir William Booth
The 93 men transported on the Happy Return from Weymouth to Barbados by Sir William Booth
Axminster, October 14. 1685
Of those Martyred in Axminster and Ottery St Mary on orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of those Martyred in Axminster and Ottery St Mary on orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of those Martyred in Axminster and Ottery St Mary on orders of Judge Jeffreys
Somerton, October 1685
Of the seven Martyrs executed in Somerton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the seven Martyrs executed in Somerton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the seven Martyrs executed in Somerton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Old Bailey, October 19. 1685
A true account of the trails of Mr Ring, Mr Fernley, Mr Cornish and Mrs Gaunt at the Old Bailey
A true account of the trails of Mr Ring, Mr Fernley, Mr Cornish and Mrs Gaunt at the Old Bailey
A true account of the trails of Mr Ring, Mr Fernley, Mr Cornish and Mrs Gaunt at the Old Bailey
Indeavour, October 20. 1685
97 men are transported on the Indeavour from Bristol to St Kitts & Nevis by Sir William Stapleton
97 men are transported on the Indeavour from Bristol to St Kitts & Nevis by Sir William Stapleton
97 men are transported on the Indeavour from Bristol to St Kitts & Nevis by Sir William Stapleton
Rebecca, October 21. 1685
The 14 men transported on the Rebecca from Bristol to Barbados by Mr Jerome Nipho.
The 14 men transported on the Rebecca from Bristol to Barbados by Mr Jerome Nipho.
The 14 men transported on the Rebecca from Bristol to Barbados by Mr Jerome Nipho.
London, October 23. 1685
The Martyrdoms of Mrs Elisabeth Gaunt at Tyburn and Mr Henry Cornish at Cheapside
The Martyrdoms of Mrs Elisabeth Gaunt at Tyburn and Mr Henry Cornish at Cheapside
The Martyrdoms of Mrs Elisabeth Gaunt at Tyburn and Mr Henry Cornish at Cheapside
John Friggat, October 24. 1685
The 90 men transported on the John Friggat from Bristol to Barbados by Sir William Booth.
The 90 men transported on the John Friggat from Bristol to Barbados by Sir William Booth.
The 90 men transported on the John Friggat from Bristol to Barbados by Sir William Booth.
Port Royal Merchant, October 25. 1685
The 172 men transported on the Port Royal Merchant from Weymouth to Jamaica and 26 that escaped.
The 172 men transported on the Port Royal Merchant from Weymouth to Jamaica and 26 that escaped.
The 172 men transported on the Port Royal Merchant from Weymouth to Jamaica and 26 that escaped.
Westminster, October 27. 1685
A brief account of the trial of Captain Richard Nelthorp and Colonel John Ayloff for High Treason
A brief account of the trial of Captain Richard Nelthorp and Colonel John Ayloff for High Treason
A brief account of the trial of Captain Richard Nelthorp and Colonel John Ayloff for High Treason
London, October 30. 1685
This day Captain Richard Nelthorp is martyred before Grays Inns and Colonel John Ayloff martyred at Temple Gate
This day Captain Richard Nelthorp is martyred before Grays Inns and Colonel John Ayloff martyred at Temple Gate
This day Captain Richard Nelthorp is martyred before Grays Inns and Colonel John Ayloff martyred at Temple Gate
Constant Richard, October 31. 1685
84 men are transported on the Constant Richard to Jamaica by White & Heywood
84 men are transported on the Constant Richard to Jamaica by White & Heywood
84 men are transported on the Constant Richard to Jamaica by White & Heywood
Nether Stowey & Stogursey, November 1. 1685
Of the three Martyrs executed in Nether Stowey & Stogursey on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the three Martyrs executed in Nether Stowey & Stogursey on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the three Martyrs executed in Nether Stowey & Stogursey on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Chewton Mendip & Bath, November 18. 1685
Of the eight Martyrs executed in Bath & Chewton Mendip on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eight Martyrs executed in Bath & Chewton Mendip on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the eight Martyrs executed in Bath & Chewton Mendip on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Betty, November 25. 1685
The 80 men transported on the Betty from Weymouth to Barbados
The 80 men transported on the Betty from Weymouth to Barbados
The 80 men transported on the Betty from Weymouth to Barbados
Dulverton & Stogumber, December 8. 1685
Of the five Martyrs executed in Stogumber & Dulverton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the five Martyrs executed in Stogumber & Dulverton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the five Martyrs executed in Stogumber & Dulverton on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Dunster & Porlock, December 8. 1685
Of the five Martyrs executed in Porlock & Dunster on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the five Martyrs executed in Porlock & Dunster on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the five Martyrs executed in Porlock & Dunster on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Minehead, December 8. 1685
Of the three Martyrs executed in Minehead on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the three Martyrs executed in Minehead on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Of the three Martyrs executed in Minehead on the orders of Judge Jeffreys
Jamaica Merchant, December 9. 1685
The 182 transported on the Jamaica Merchant from Weymouth to Barbados
The 182 transported on the Jamaica Merchant from Weymouth to Barbados
The 182 transported on the Jamaica Merchant from Weymouth to Barbados
