Rules for hangmen

Rules for hangmen
• He must report at the prison not later than 4pm on the day before the execution.
• He must remain in the prison until he has completed the execution and until permission is given to leave.
• The supply of liquor to him will be limited to a pint of malt liquor at dinner and a pint at supper or pint of spirit.
• He should avoid attracting attention in going to or from the prison.
• Fees will not be paid until a fortnight after the execution has taken place.
• The ropes, straps, caps, etc will be provided at the prison and must not be removed.