The Scales of Justice
In the public square of the little German town of Lalsk there stands a huge statue of Justice, her eyes blindfolded and the balances in her upraised hand. Years ago criminals expiated their ... Read allIn the public square of the little German town of Lalsk there stands a huge statue of Justice, her eyes blindfolded and the balances in her upraised hand. Years ago criminals expiated their crimes at the feet of the statue, for here the headman's block was placed and the well-wor... Read allIn the public square of the little German town of Lalsk there stands a huge statue of Justice, her eyes blindfolded and the balances in her upraised hand. Years ago criminals expiated their crimes at the feet of the statue, for here the headman's block was placed and the well-worn stones of the square were often stained with blood, for in those days even trivial theft... Read all