"Oh, the frenzy has only begun, my friend," replied Raymond. "You know whose trial comes on next?"
"How any one can say a word against Mistress Nurse—that lovely and venerable woman—passeth my comprehension," said Joseph Putnam's young wife, who had been a listener to the conversation, while engaged in some household duties.
"My sister-in-law, Ann Putnam, seems to have a spite against that woman. I went to see her yesterday, and she almost foams at the mouth while talking of her."
"The examination of Mistress Nurse before the magistrate comes off to-day. Shall we not attend it?"
"Of course, but be careful of thy language, Friend Raymond. Do not let thy indignation run away with thy discretion."
Raymond laughed outright, as did young Mistress Putnam. "This advice from you, Master Joseph! who art such a very model of prudence and cold-bloodedness! If thou wilt be only half as cautious and discreet as I am, we shall give no offence even to the craziest of them."