Where the hell are mothufuckas gettin' that Cassian nailed dudes to crosses because he thought they conspired against Syros? It's like the Comatids get their information from the Milatids or something. 

;]

EDIT: I also edited my first post a bit so it's more clear. Nothing too important.

Below, in bold, are the little bits I added:

I added what's in bold to explain [i]why[/i] they couldn't hold a proper, formal trial.
[quote]Hadrian leaned to speak with Cassian. "We can't hold a trial." Timaeus heard him say. [b]There was no time for that[/b]. "Make your decision." he added. "I will stand with you regardless - We Tend The Flame." He saw them hold each others' wrists - the greeting of the Brotherhood of the Flame.[/quote]

I added a thought by Timaeus to confirm that what's going down is a trial-by-combat. I thought it was completely obvious before but apparently Googer had trouble so yeah (:P)
[quote]"Very well." Cassian spoke up. "The Creator will judge you." he said, handing the scabbard to Timaeus. His heart sunk for a moment, thinking he'd have to be the one to fight the men before him. [b][i]A trial by combat.[/i][/b] Then Cassian unbuckled his breastplate and threw it aside, the red Rhumid sands clouding around it as it hit the ground. Soldiers gathered around them tossed a handful of weapons at the bloodied men - three swords and a bow with arrows. The man kneeling smiled, the rest had their faces washed away with despair. "Please, no!" the boy cried again.[/quote]