Hamlet's Central Square was filled with onlookers. William stepped forward to announce the cause of the matter and the progress of the related cases. He clearly explained the crimes committed, the reasons for their punishment, and the methods of punishment. This was to ensure the public, who were unclear about the incident, gained an accurate understanding and wouldn't be misled by rumors.
It wasn't just William who spoke; the victims also recounted the unfair treatment they had endured.
One person recounted how their points had been bought by others.
Another told of being used by their leaders for personal errands.
Family members of the deceased wept, recounting how their loved ones were killed for resisting oppression, their deaths then dismissed as accidents…