4 adjectives to describe hangman

The court reconvened and a new talesman was called, resembling in appearance a professional hangman who for relaxation leaned toward the execution of Italians.

"What!" cried he, jovial of voice yet deadly-eyed, "is it my runaway hangman in very sooth.

The historical painter of Altenötting was in attendance in the arcade, bearing the votive picture which was to perpetuate the latest miracle of the Black Lady; and as far as I could observe or ascertain of the sacerdotal hangman of the consecrated gallery, the oldest and most weather-stained of the pictures was made to yield precedence to the new comer.

Who among the spectators can ever forget that heart-rending scenethe hangman taking the baby from the breast of the wretched creature just before he put her to death!

4 adjectives to describe  hangman