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After all, as he well knew, not all evildoers got caught or punished and not all victims were completely blameless in their own misfortunes. Satisfactory performance of his duty, moreover, did not demand any passion for justice or profound belief in the righteousness of his daily work.
The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century
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