Note 638 — Chapter XL · CRIME.
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A previous chaplain, in 1691, was roughly treated by one Tom Cox, a highwayman,[638] 'for before he was turn'd off, Mr. Smith, the Ordinary, desiring him to join with the rest of his Fellow Sufferers in Prayer, he swore a great Oath to the contrary, and kickt him and the Hangman too off the Cart.'