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Episode 496: Half-Hanged Mary

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The Brutal Treatment of Mary Webster

In this chapter, they describe the brutal treatment of Mary Webster by the men of Hadley. After she lost consciousness, the men cut her down, rolled her body in the snow, and buried her, leaving her for dead. This act was a result of their disappointment in the Boston court decision and their belief in Mary's guilt. However, to their surprise, Mary Webster survived the ordeal and lived another 11 years before passing away from natural causes. This chapter also includes colorful language expressing shock and admiration for Mary's resilience.

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