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June 29, 1770
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anecdote about a king in a neighboring kingdom who refuses to pardon a man sentenced to death for murder, citing his drunkenness as no excuse since there are too many drunkards, to serve as a warning.
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An ANECDOTE of a certain KING in a neighbouring KINGDOM.
Man having been sentenced to die for the murder of another, great interest was made to obtain the royal pardon. The plea urged in his favour was, that at the time he committed the murder, he was drunk. The King made the following answer to the Lord who was soliciting the pardon.
"There are so many drunkards in my dominions, that if I forgive this, I shall not have one of my sober subjects left alive. Let this man perish, to warn others how they get drunk."
Man having been sentenced to die for the murder of another, great interest was made to obtain the royal pardon. The plea urged in his favour was, that at the time he committed the murder, he was drunk. The King made the following answer to the Lord who was soliciting the pardon.
"There are so many drunkards in my dominions, that if I forgive this, I shall not have one of my sober subjects left alive. Let this man perish, to warn others how they get drunk."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Royal Pardon
Drunkenness
King's Decree
Moral Warning
What entities or persons were involved?
Certain King
The Man
The Lord
Where did it happen?
Neighbouring Kingdom
Story Details
Key Persons
Certain King
The Man
The Lord
Location
Neighbouring Kingdom
Story Details
A man sentenced to death for murder seeks royal pardon on grounds of drunkenness; the king refuses, warning that forgiving him would excuse all drunkards and leave no sober subjects.