One does not acquire the monicker “The Hanging Judge” by chance. In the late 17th century, George Jeffreys, of Welsh provenance, earned his pendulous reputation — and it extended beyond the gallows. Having sentenced a young woman to lashing at the rear of a cart, he advised the executor of the punishment, “Hangman, I charge you to pay particular attention to this lady! Scourge her soundly, man. Scourge her till her blood runs down! It is Christmas, a cold time for madam to strip in! See that you warm her shoulders thoroughly.”
Read the rest of Ian Tuttle's essay at National Review.
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