When we return to the city and stand in front of the judges and witnesses who recognize the worker, then you will understand the Rabbi's intentions, replied the Jew. Know that the one who is driving the horses is my former worker! The priest commanded his henchmen to take him to a town that is very distant from us, in order to make this baseless accusation against me. If my master would ask the driver, he would inform his honor whatever they did to him.
The prince was overwhelmed in astonishment and declared; Now I know that the True G-d is in Israel. But tell me, if you are really innocent why did you sign onto the accusation and admit that you are the one that killed him? Don't you realize that that admission arouses the fury in the hearts of non-Jews against all Jews?!
The Jew burst into a cry and replied, I was too weak to continue bearing the horrific torture that were inflicting on my body, and I decided that death is better than life. I simply couldn't endure any more suffering. This is a sample of every signed confession a Jew gives; it is a result of the torture and suffering they endured in prison.
