The Romans tied or nailed such an individual to the instrument of execution, where he might have continued living for several days before his physical endurance was overcome by pain, thirst, hunger, and exposure to the elements.
جنایتکار گاهی چند روز زنده می‌ماند تا آن که در اثر درد ،‏ تشنگی ،‏ گرسنگی ،‏ زیر باد و باران و آفتاب سرانجام جان می‌داد .‏