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Question 1

Aye, God tells us that. But who tells us Rebeca Nurse murdered seven babies by sending out her spirit on them? It is the children only and this one will swear she lied to you.

Answer 1

Judge Hathorne!

Question 2

Aye, she’s the one.

Answer 2

Mister proctor… this morning, your wife sent me a claim in which she states that she is pregnant now.

Question 3

My wife pregnant!

Answer 3

There be no sign of it - we have examined her body.

Question 4

But if she says she is pregnant, then she must be! That woman will never lie, Mister Danforth.

Answer 4

She will not?

Question 5

Never, sir, never.

Answer 5

Mister Proctor, if I should tell you now that I will let her be kept another month; and if she begin to show her natural signs, you shall have her living yet another year until she is delivered— What say you to that? Come now. You say your only purpose is to save your wife. Good then, she is saved at least this year, and a year is long. What say youc sir? It is done now. Will you drop the charge?

Question 6

I… I think I cannot.

Answer 6

Then your purpose is somewhat larger?

Question 7

These are my friends. Their wives are also…

Answer 7

I judge you not, sir. Sit down. I am ready to hear your evidence.

Question 8

I come not to hurt the court, I only…

Answer 8

Marshal, go into the Court and bid Judge Stoughton and Judge Sewall declare recess for one hour. And let them go to the tavern if they will. All witnesses and prisoners are to be kept in the building.

Question 9

If you’ll forgive me, sir, I’ve known him all my life. It is a good man, sir.

Answer 9

I’m sure of it, Marshal. Now what deposition do you have for us, Mister Proctor? And I bet you be clear, open as the sky, and honest.