The Crown doesna pick the wrong man to hang, Sassenach," he said. "More often than not, the man on the end of a rope deserves to be there. And I shouldna like to think I've helped a villain to go free.
In "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon, a character reflects on the justice system, saying that the Crown rarely misjudges who deserves punishment. The assertion suggests a belief that those who face dire consequences, such as execution, typically have earned their fate through their actions. This perspective emphasizes a certain faith in the judicial process.
The speaker expresses a personal concern about inadvertently aiding someone who is truly guilty, hinting at a moral complexity in navigating justice. This implies an ethical responsibility to ensure that only the deserving are punished, highlighting the weight of decisions made within a judicial context.
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