The Hitching Block, etc



Hitching Block

A rustic butcher's block on sturdy legs with latching rings allowing any number of positions for binding the unpenitent or securing the willful. One wonders about the worn wood and the staining within its ancient grain. There must be many tales, now remembered only by this construct of wood and iron.





Double Pillory
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..........

Our dear Maxwell...
always prepared
to assist
or participate.


(Click on candle to return to the Great Hall)

The Dungeon

Hitching Block, etc

Prig and Pillory
Still Waters
Made Ready
Safe Passage

Bear6: Crime
Bear7: Punishment
Bear8: Reward

















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