Since the prosecution assumed anyone dressed in tartan was guilty , Ferguson and Lockhart had their servants dress in tartan and appear along with the other defendants .
Prosecutors showed little mercy , calling for the rebels to be executed by hanging .
Since the prosecution assumed anyone dressed in tartan was guilty , Ferguson and Lockhart had rebels ' servants dress in tartan and appear along with the other defendants .
Prosecutors showed little mercy , calling for the rebels to be executed by hanging .