Our city was much excited, and the officials terrified by the escape and flight of four murderesses. As soon as the discovery was made the city gates were closed and all traffic was stopped. The city was ched, but this was in vain. It was supposed they escaped over the city well during the night, As soon as their escape was known, their security fled, The fruitless search of the city was followed by an effective scouring of the suburbs. The four were captured and re-incarcerated to the satisfetion of both officials and people. Strange to say each of these women had murdered her husband.
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