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Low thunder of the widow's blade rattles deep within the bones of those gathered |
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To witness the performance |
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Straps tightened under the arms and head placed within a perfect circle |
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Preventing movement in any way roars of revenge devour the squires of mercy |
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Stumbling across the platform intoxicated from a heartening draught screaming in |
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Support of the decree the crowd awaits in the shadow of the guillotine |
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An assistant pulls the ears to keep the skin on the neck taught sun glistens |
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On the edge feverishly awaiting the drop |
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Blade quickly released administering justice to keep the peace save your... |
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The last words uttered just before the head severed falls into a basket of iron |
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A fountain of blood soaks the assistant as the body is pushed into a leather |
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Lined basket final breath of life expelled from the lungs state sanctioned |
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Depravity upholding the laws of liberty equality and fraternity |
