‘For crimes of the body you shall suffer death of the body,’ continued the herald. ‘You will be suspended above running water and hanged there by the necks until dead, your unquiet spirits to be carried forth upon the water to the Iron Sea, where they may do no further harm to any soul or habitation of the duke’s domain. May the gods receive your souls mercifully, in good time.’ The herald lowered his scroll and faced the prisoners. ‘In the duke’s name I give you justice.’
