murderer, wits brought in, dressed as usual in a full suit of black, appearing much downcast, and as the Court
... commanded him to stand up he arose, breathing heavily, his eyes fixed upon the floor, and only momentarily seeking the face of the judge. With one hand he leaned heavily on the chair, while the other hung trembling at his side. After the judge had pronounced sentence of death, Ward knelt down and leaning on the chair, buried his face in his bands, weeping and groaning. He was suffered to ...