Nancy. I know 'tis. 'Tis Goody Bishop in her fine silk hood afflicts me. Oh, massy!
Phœbe. There, you are up, Nancy.
Nancy. I ain't half undoubled.
Phœbe. You can walk so, can't you, Nancy? Oh, come, quick! I think I hear somebody on the stairs. (Catches up her doll and seizes Nancy's hand.) Quick! quick!
Nancy. I tell ye I can't go quick; I ain't undoubled enough. Devil take Goody Bishop!
[Exit, hobbling and bent almost double, Phœbe urging her along. Curtain falls.
Act III.
The Meeting-house in Salem Village. Enter People of Salem Village and take seats. The Afflicted Girls, among whom are Ann Hutchins and Mercy Lewis, occupy the front seats. Nancy Fox and Phœbe. Enter the magistrates John Hathorne and Jonathan Corwin with Minister Parris, escorted by the Marshal, Aids, and four Constables. They place themselves at a long table in front of the pulpit.
Hathorne (rising). We are now prepared to enter upon the examination. We invoke the blessing of God upon our proceedings, and call upon the Marshal to produce the bodies of the accused.
[Exeunt Marshal and Constables. Afflicted Girls twist about and groan. Great excitement among the people.