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The last speech and behaviour of William late Lord Russel, upon the scaffold in Lincolns-Inne-Fields, a little before his execution, on Saturday, July 21. 1683. : Being condemned for high-treason in conspiring the death of the King and the subversion of the government, &c. Together with the paper delivered by him to the sheriffs, and signed with his own hand. Also the last speeches, behaviour, and prayers of Capt. Thomas Walcot, John Rouse Gent. and William Hone joyner, a little before their execution at Tyburn, on Friday the 20th of Iuly 1683. being condemned for high-treason in conspiring, &c. Impartially taken, and published by authority. We do appoint Thomas Fox to print the speeches and papers of the late Lord Russel, Capt. Walcot, John Rouse, and William Hone; and that no other person presume to print the same. Saturday, Iuly 21. 1683. Dudley North. P. Rich

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