"Do not you see how these afflicted do charge you?—We must not believe distracted persons.
"Who do you improve to hurt them?—I improved none.
"Did not you say our eyes were blinded, you would open them?—Yes, to accuse the innocent.
"(Then Crosby gave in evidence.)
"Why cannot the girl stand before you?—I do not know.
"What did you mean by that?—I saw them fall down.
"It seems to be an insulting speech, as if they could not stand before you.—They cannot stand before others.
"But you said they cannot stand before you. Tell me what was that turning upon the spit by you?—You believe the children that are distracted. I saw no spit.
"Here are more than two that accuse you for witchcraft. What do you say?—I am innocent.
"(Then Mr. Hathorne read further of Crosby's evidence.)