Explanation: Just a humorous note that after two 17th century European soldiers were sentenced to execution, their sentencing included docking their final month’s pay as well. Had to add insult to (lethal) injury, it would seem!
If they had heirs that would have inherited said pay, that insult is also injurious to said heirs. But on the surface, it does sound petty and absurd! Hard to say, though, without additional context…
I love your posts, BTW! Whenever I see any historical meme, I immediately look forward to another interesting historical tidbit - to the point I’m disappointed at the exceptions. 👍🏻
I’m just happy I can spread some of this historical trivia I’ve gathered over the years!🙏
It is probably to pay for the expenses of the trial, imprisonment and execution.
That makes sense, too. It is a fascinating bit of trivia, I think, because there’s so many possible layers to what was going on.
And, of course, how absurd it sounds on that first read!
At least they got to keep their retirement FunkoPops.
