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At five he rose , and called for a glass of Wine-and-Water , after drinking which he Read till seven . Then he took some more Wine-and-Water , and at eight desired that his Wig might be sent to the Barber to be combed out genteelly . Also , among some nicknacks that he kept in a casket , he looked out a purse made somewhat in the Scotch fashion , of sealskin , to hold the money which he desired to give to the Executioner . At half after nine he breakfasted very heartily of Minced Veal , which he hoped would not indigest , he facetiously remarked , ordering Chocolate and Coffee for his Friends , whose Health he drank himself in Wine-and-Water . At eleven the Sheriffs sent to demand his Body , when he desired all present , save we who were at the Door , to retire , that he might say a short prayer . Presently he calls 'em again , saying , `` I am ready . '' At the bottom of the first Pair of Stairs from his Chamber , General Williamson , the Commandant of the Garrison , invited him into his room to rest himself .