"In conclusion," said de Cretzer. He placed the palms of both his hands on the table. "This abomination must be punished for her darkness... Severely so. And there are many ways to punish rogue slaves and root out their violent notions. Much improved behaviours have been noted with the application of crucifixions. Dismemberment. And burning at the stake as suggested by Jan. Of course, there are also drawing, quartering and many other deterrents all proven and-"
"De Cretzer, we do not have all night. Get to the matter of punishment. Speed it up."
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SUSANNA
Historical FictionThe year is 1658. A young woman is tried in a Batavian court as a runaway and a thief. Her ear is cut off branding her as a convict slave and she is sentenced to a lifetime of slavery. Banished to a Dutch settlement she must serve her sentence as a...
