(Q43405198)

English

The Trial of Euphame MacCalzean

Scottish witch trial

Statements

Pretrial notes: James VI in a letter to Maitland told him that Ewfame was to 'see the stoup (pillar) tua or three dayes, and upon the suddain staye her in hope of confession.' Interrogated on 7 May 1591 at Holyrood house. She was questioned about whether or not Jonet Drummond wrote to her in the tolbooth, Jonet denied it. They also questioned her servant Bessie Nisbet that same day. At some point she was confronted with Donald Robison, Gellie Duncan and Jonat Straton. (English)
Trial notes: The trial was continued due to lengthy objections. The assize retired on 11 June to make its deliberations. The assize's notes on guilt for each item are reproduced in the books of adjournal and Pitcairn. Jury decided on 14/6/1591. Post trial: Her doom was pronounced on 15 June 1591 (English)

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