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Question 1

She is sir.

Answer 1

What think you, Mister Parris?— You have closer knowledge of this man; might her presence soften him?

Question 2

I should summon her.

Answer 2

Is he yet adamant? Has he struck at you again?

Question 3

He cannot, sir, he is chained to the wall now.

Answer 3

Fetch Goody Proctor to me. Then let you bring him up.

Question 4

Excellency, if you postpone a week, and publish to the town that you are striving for their confessions, that speak mercy on your part, not faltering.

Answer 4

Mister hale, as god have not empowered me like Joshua to stop this sun from rising, so I cannot withhold from them the perfection of their of punishment.

Question 5

If you think God wills you to raise rebellion, Mister Danforth, you are mistaken.

Answer 5

You have heard rebellion spoken in Salem?

Question 6

Better you should marvel how they don’t burn your province!

Answer 6

Mister Hale, have you preached in Andover this month?

Question 7

Thank god they have no need of me in Andover.

Answer 7

You baffle me, sir. Why have you returned here?

Question 8

Hush!

Answer 8

Goody Proctor. I hope you are hearty?

Question 9

I am yet six months before my time.

Answer 9

Pray you be at ease, we come not for your life. We… Mister Hale, will you speak with the woman?