Two Centuries Ago

Two Centuries Ago

15 Nov 1735

TWO CENTURIES AGO

Wednesday last two more of the Cavan Rioters were whipped through the Liberty. In the Procession one of them, as the Car came to a dirty Slough, was pleased to present the Hangman with what they call a ” Poddle Hole Step,” which is to give the Foot a sudden plunge in the gutter and bespatter those the favour is intended for; which so enraged Jack Ketch that, notwithstanding the Mercy he, through his great Humanity might have intended to show them, he then began to redouble his blows, and warmed their Jackets very plentifully. One of them, however, had the impudence, as they passed up Francis Street, on their way to Newgate, to get upon the Car and dance and sing—Hey ho! how little I value you.

Dublin Evening Post,

15th November, 1735.

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