... His elbows and ankles are pinioned, the white cap is drawn over his eyes, the hangman's rope is adjusted around his neck. John Brown is ready to be ushered into the land of the hereafter. Captain Brown , said the Sheriff, you are not standing on the drop. Will you come forward? I can't see, gentlemen, was the old man's answer, unfalteringly spoken, you must lead me. The Sheriff led hi...