Viele Zeugen gaben ihre Aussage anonym ab. Belastungzeugen, die vor Gericht einen heiligen Eid bezüglich der Wahrheit ihrer Aussage ablegen mußten, erhielten meist hohe Belohnungen für ihren Dienst. ###>Many witnesses testified anonymously. Witnesses for the prosecution, who had to swear a holy oath to the Court regarding the veracity of their testimony, were usually highly rewarded for their services.