Guillotine
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The guillotine was a device used in executions. It was frequently used by revolutionaries in 18th century France to dispose of their enemies.
In 1789, a young French aristocrat named Jason (a.k.a. Marquis de Saint Epiman de Sinee de la Tour) was sentenced to death by guillotine but was rescued by the Sixth Doctor and became his companion. (AUDIO: The Ultimate Adventure)
In July 1794, Barbara Wright and Susan Foreman were scheduled to be taken to the guillotine, but they were rescued by Jules Renan and Jean. (TV: The Reign of Terror)