Measure for Measure V
Perp walking around town
The third scene opens with Claudio protesting against being paraded about town, that is, they’re taking the scenic route to the prison, giving Claudio a perp walk. The Provost responds, “I do it not in evil disposition, But from Lord Angelo by special charge.” That is, he was ordered to parade Claudio about.
Why are they making a special example out of Claudio?