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The lyrics describe a court trial where the protagonist is found guilty of treason and sins of the flesh. The punishment for these crimes is to be hung, drawn, and quartered. This means that the protagonist will be hanged, then cut into four pieces, and those pieces will be displayed as a warning for others. The lyrics also mention that the protagonist's assets and deeds will be seized and given to his heirs. In the end, the court adjourns and the protagonist is taken away to face his punishment.