Iron test - according to the Russian Truth , a way to cleanse oneself from suspicion of murder or theft. The iron test was that the suspect had to hold molten iron in his hands. If there were no burns, he was pleaded not guilty. In this case, the suspect paid "iron" - a fee to the prince , swordsman and child.
Literature
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