Original sentence: First mentioned in the 6th century Lex Salica, the ordeal of hot water requires the accused to dip his hand in a kettle of boiling water.In 12th Century Catholic churches, the priest would demand a suspect to place his hand in the boiling water
Edited sentence: Afterwards, the hand was bound and examined after three days to see whether it was healing or festering.First mentioned in the 6th century Lex Salica, the ordeal of hot water requires the accused to dip his hand in a kettle of boiling water and retrieve a stone.King Athelstan made a law (a 'doom') concerning the ordeal.The ordeal would take place in the church, with several in attendance, purified and praying God to reveal the truth.The water had to be about boiling, and the depth from which the stone had to be retrieved was up to the wrist for one accusation, and up to the elbow for three.This was still in practice in 12th Century Catholic churches; the priest would demand a suspect to place his hand in the boiling water