""The torture of Crawford, on June 11, 1782, is well documented, so I will not describe the gruesome details, but several times, Crawford begged Girty to shoot him to end his suffering. However, Girty sat quietly next to Chief Pipe and did nothing." "
I do't think Girty had much of a choice. If he'd shot Crawford to end his suffering, odds are he would have been the next one at the stake.
Paul B.
