RICHARD Justice Merton! Why, sir, the old witch is more innocent, perhaps, than I represented her.
JUSTICE MERTON A witch, believe me, is never innocent. [Taking their hands, he brings them together and kisses Rachel on the forehead.] Permit me, young lovers. I was once young myself, young and amorous.
MISTRESS MERTON [In a low voice.] Verily!
JUSTICE MERTON My fair niece, my worthy young man, beware of witchcraft.
MISTRESS MERTON And Goody Rickby, too, brother?
JUSTICE MERTON That woman shall answer for her deeds. She is proscribed.
RACHEL Proscribed? What is that?
MISTRESS MERTON [Examining the mirror.] What is this?
JUSTICE MERTON She shall hang.
RACHEL Uncle, no! Not merely because of my purchase this morning.