"True."
"And do not you?"
"I would rather live."
"What would you consent to do to save your life?"
"Nothing dishonorable."
"What I am about to propose is by no means dishonorable, but honorable and fair in every particular."
"Proceed."
"You are charged with the death of Samuel Williams. Whether you be guilty or not, it is quite clear that Williams is dead. Now it is the duty of some one to care for the widow. She is young——"
"Hold, Mr. Parris! If you are going to propose that I shall wed Sarah Williams, spare your words; I will not."
"Charles Stevens, do you seek death?"