As a result , the convict was taken by boat to the mainland in the direction of present - day Allensbach , in order that the sentence could be carried out .
It had to be carried out on the mainland as the whole island was holy ground .
The convict was taken by boat to the mainland in the direction of present - day Allensbach , in order that the sentence could be carried out .
It had to be carried out on the mainland as the whole island was holy ground .