Priest hunter

A priest hunter was a person who, acting on behalf of the English and later British government, spied on or captured Roman Catholic priests during Penal Times. Priest hunters were effectively bounty hunters. Some were volunteers, experienced soldiers or former spies.

Priest hunter

A priest hunter was a person who, acting on behalf of the English and later British government, spied on or captured Roman Catholic priests during Penal Times. Priest hunters were effectively bounty hunters. Some were volunteers, experienced soldiers or former spies.