"What ails these people?—I do not know.
"But what do you think ails them?—I do not desire to spend my judgment upon it.
"Do you think they are bewitched?—No: I do not think they are.
"Well, tell us your thoughts about them.—My thoughts are mine own when they are in; but, when they are out, they are another's.
"Who do you think is their master?—If they be dealing in the black art, you may know as well as I.
"What have you done towards the hurt of these?—I have done nothing.
"Why, it is you, or your appearance.—I cannot help it.
"How comes your appearance just now to hurt these?—How do I know?
"Are you not willing to tell the truth?—I cannot tell. He that appeared in Samuel's shape can appear in any one's shape.
"Do you believe these afflicted persons do not say true?—They may lie, for aught I know.