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the joyful cry of, Long live the Empress Sabrina.
CHAP. XII.
WHEN the coronation and rejoicings were over, Radamantus and his concubine were brought to their trial, and after being fully convicted of many treasons received sentence of death, viz. "That they be dragged at two horse tails thro' the city, to the place of execution, and there, under the common gallows, be consumed to ashes" This sentence in seven days after was executed, amidst a great multitude of spectators, who cried out, Behold the traitors! Behold the traitors!
These enemies destroyed, the young Empress lived and reigned happy, shewing love and affection to her subjects and duty and obedience to her royal mother; who died a few years after, in the midst of a flourishing