Richard led me to the spot where I should sit for a better view of their magnificent show.

That was sarcasm.

He brought me to a second-story building where it overlooked the wide central square of the city, which was already crowded with so many citizens, from lower-class to middle-class.

The wealthy ones had good spots on the tall building verandas, where they could have a comfortable view. In the middle of the town square was a raised platform where the gallow was prepared for the criminals who were scheduled to be executed.

I slowly walked as I felt the sickening feeling in my stomach that started when we left...