"On the occasions where something was going to happen, the big bulk of the hangman was always close by - like the evil sighting of a banshee. On one occasion, I was not too far away from the shootings and executions. I was in the presence of a small German criminal notary. We were now nibbling on some of the the much looked for triangle nuts under some trees growing in the area.
The butcher hangman, now appeared, as if from no-where and told us to be quiet just before we heard shots! He was stroking his black moustache in consternation now and had a look of deep concentration. It appeared to be a matter of the most serene ritual for him!
Who was he after all???It seemed to me to be a bit more than just a job for this man - why was he always appearing, as if from nowhere, at these moments! Was he like a counterpart of a Fiddler on the Roof - softening the impact of tragedy????
I was sorry for the fellows when I heard the rattling, short bursts, in quick succession, all was over them at the moment - the bravest...............
I hoped, somehow, that my nearness would be of some help to them in their last moments - as there was no priest amongst us!!!............
To be continued ........
The butcher hangman, now appeared, as if from no-where and told us to be quiet just before we heard shots! He was stroking his black moustache in consternation now and had a look of deep concentration. It appeared to be a matter of the most serene ritual for him!
Who was he after all???It seemed to me to be a bit more than just a job for this man - why was he always appearing, as if from nowhere, at these moments! Was he like a counterpart of a Fiddler on the Roof - softening the impact of tragedy????
I was sorry for the fellows when I heard the rattling, short bursts, in quick succession, all was over them at the moment - the bravest...............
I hoped, somehow, that my nearness would be of some help to them in their last moments - as there was no priest amongst us!!!............
To be continued ........
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