I went out to Charing Cross to see Major General Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could in that condition.
Samuel PepysAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: english
- Born: February 23, 1633
- Died: May 26, 1703
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