In the Isle of Man is an old, gray, ruined tower in which was
formerly hanged one of the best governors the island ever
possest. He had been accused of treachery to the king during
the time of the civil wars, and received sentence of death.
Intercession was made for him, and a pardon was sent; but the
pardon fell into the hands of his bitter enemy, who kept it
locked up, and the governor was executed.
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=Pardon, Conditional=--See MERCY, LIMITATION OF.