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Question 1

Since the news of Andover has broken here…

Answer 1

Andover is remedied. The court returns there on Friday, and will resume examinations.

Question 2

I am sir of it, sir. But the rumour here speaks rebellion in Andover, and it…

Answer 2

There is no rebellion in Andover.

Question 3

Excellency, she is condemned a witch. The court have…

Answer 3

Pray you. How do you propose, then?

Question 4

Excellency, she is condemned a witch. The court have…

Answer 4

Pray you. How do you propose, then?

Question 5

And our good purpose is lost in their tears.

Answer 5

Putnam, give me the list.

Question 6

That speak a discontent, I think, and…

Answer 6

There will be no postponement.

Question 7

Excellency

Answer 7

Now sir— which of these in your opinion may be brought to god? I will myself strive with him till dawn.

Question 8

There is not sufficient time till dawn…

Answer 8

I shall do my utmost. Which of them do you have hope for?

Question 9

Excellency… a dagger…

Answer 9

What do you say?

Question 10

I dare not step outside at night.

Answer 10

Accept my congratulations, Reverend Hale; we are gladdened to see you returned to your good work.

Question 11

You must pardon them. They will not budge.

Answer 11

You misunderstand, sir; I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime, it is not just.

Question 12

Excellency, I must have more time.

Answer 12

Now hear me, and beguile yourselves no more. I will not receive a single plea for pardon or postponement. Them that will not confess will hang. Twelve are already executed; the names of these seven are given out, and village expects to see them die at dawn. Postponement, now, speaks a… a floundering on my part; on my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon the guilt of them that died till now. While I speak God’s law, I will not crack its voice with whimpering. If retaliation is your fear, know this— I should hang 10 000 that dare to rise against the law, and an ocean of salt tears could not melt the resolution of the statuses. Now draw yourselves up like men and help me, as you are bound by heaven to do.—Have you spoken with them all, Mister Hale?

Question 13

All but proctor. He is in the dungeon.

Answer 13

What’s proctors way now?

Question 14

He sits like some great bird, you’d not know he lived except he will take food from time to time.

Answer 14

His wife… his wife must be well on with child now.