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I could tell you many more remarkable Stories of our Fanatick Zealots that have been put to Death for lying with Beasts, and other unnatural Crimes. One not many years since was put to Death at Sterling for committing Uncleanliness with five individual, among which there were four Species of irrational Animals, and immediately before his Execution, the unclean Wretch protested against the Prelates, and boasted of his constant Zeal for the Covenant; and so, without declaring any Detestations of his Crimes, or desiring the People to Pray for him, went off with all Assurance into the other World.

From: The Spirit of Fanaticism: Exemplify'd in the TRYALS of Mr. James Mitchel (a Presbyterian Minister, who was Hang'd at Edinburgh, for an Attempt made upon the Archbishop of St. Andrews.) and Major Thomas Weir (a Gifted Brother at the Knack of Extempore Prayer) who was Burnt between Edinburgh and Leith April the 11th, 1670 for Adultery, Beastiality with a Mare and a Cow, and Incest with his own Sister, who was likewise Hang'd the next Day after him. To which is added An account of the Original of PRESBYTERY in Scotland, and their Behaviour towards the Episcopal Clergy; wherein is Demonstrated that REBELLION has ever been the Principal Article of their Faith. Written by an Advocate of the Civil Law in Scotland. Published 1710, Price One Shilling.

Also found in: A COLLECTION of SCARCE AND VALUABLE TRACTS, on the most INTERESTING AND ENTERTAINING SUBJECTS: but chiefly as relate to the HISTORY AND CONSTITUTION of THESE KINGDOMS. Selected from an infinite number in print and manuscript, in the royal, cotton, sion, and other public, as well as private, libraries; particularly THAT OF THE LATE LORD SOMERS. THE SECOND EDITION revised, augmented and arranged by WALTER SCOTT, Esq. VOLUME EIGHTH. Published 1812.

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I could tell you many more remarkable Stories of our Fanatick Zealots that have been put to Death for lying with Beasts, and other unnatural Crimes. One not many years since was put to Death at Sterling for committing Uncleanliness with five individual, among which there were four Species of irrational Animals, and immediately before his Execution, the unclean Wretch protested against the Prelates, and boasted of his constant Zeal for the Covenant; and so, without declaring any Detestations of his Crimes, or desiring the People to Pray for him, went off with all Assurance into the other World.

From: The Spirit of Fanaticism: Exemplify'd in the TRYALS of Mr. James Mitchel (a Presbyterian Minister, who was Hang'd at Edinburgh, for an Attempt made upon the Archbishop of St. Andrews.) and Major Thomas Weir (a Gifted Brother at the Knack of Extempore Prayer) who was Burnt between Edinburgh and Leith April the 11th, 1670 for Adultery, Beastiality with a Mare and a Cow, and Incest with his own Sister, who was likewise Hang'd the next Day after him. To which is added An account of the Original of PRESBYTERY in Scotland, and their Behaviour towards the Episcopal Clergy; wherein is Demonstrated that REBELLION has ever been the Principal Article of their Faith. Written by an Advocate of the Civil Law in Scotland. Published 1710, Price One Shilling.

Also found in: A COLLECTION of SCARCE AND VALUABLE TRACTS, on the most INTERESTING AND ENTERTAINING SUBJECTS: but chiefly as relate to the HISTORY AND CONSTITUTION of THESE KINGDOMS. Selected from an infinite number in print and manuscript, in the royal, cotton, sion, and other public, as well as private, libraries; particularly THAT OF THE LATE LORD SOMERS. THE SECOND EDITION revised, augmented and arranged by WALTER SCOTT, Esq. VOLUME EIGHTH. Published 1812.