Yet it is told as a miraculous triumph of faith that a young girl was submitted to this torture, and lived fifteen days without Recanting and at last died.
"Japan"
David Murray
She confessed to having been guilty of incest, but subsequently Recanting, it was decided to try her by the ordeal, and a ring was thrown into boiling water according to custom.
"Old Church Lore"
William Andrews
Mackintosh had written to Burke to express his admiration for his character and genius, and Recanting his old defence of the Revolution.
"Burke"
John Morley