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Volume 3 66 |
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HOW HOOK-SWINGING IS DONE |
SUPERSTITION'S WILLING VICTIM |
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| His back having been benumbed by blows the flesh is pulled taut and with a quick thrust two hooks are inserted just below the shoulder blades | With the ropes by which he will be swung crossed over his shoulders, the flower-garlanded fanatic walks to the platform where his self-sacrifice will be completed |