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[122] This paper was written before the practice of exhibiting Members of Parliament, like other curiosities, for the small charge of half-a-crown, was abolished.[161] The regulations of the prison relative to the confinement of prisoners during the day, their sleeping at night, their taking their meals, and other matters of gaol economy, have been all altered-greatly for the better—since this sketch was first published. Even the construction of the prison itself has been changed.[165] These two men were executed shortly afterwards. The other was respited during his Majesty’s pleasure.[429] [In its original form.]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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