| Front | What was trial by ordeal? |
|---|---|
| Back | If the case was not clear cut, God will decide if the accused was innocent. Hot water/ iron - heat was used to burn the accused hands which was bandaged and if it healed well the accused was found innocent otherwise guilty. Cold water - thrown into water if sinks, innocent and will be hurled up but if floating, guilty |
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