[33] The Family of Rule appear to have resided at the North End of the Town. Where they came from, or what became of them does not appear. They were, perhaps, transient Sojourners here. Mr. Mather says Margaret's Parents were sober and honest, and living at the Time in Boston. See ante.
[34] Increase and Cotton Mather.
[35] A Name not met with beyond this Affair.
[36] The Doctor was greatly disturbed at this Statement of the Length of the Prayer; averring that it was not above a quarter of an Hour.
[37] The general Inference would naturally be that the Doctor's Prayers were not very effective.
[38] His Satanic Majesty was supposed to be very near, or the Scent of his Dominions would not have been perceptible. It may be that he did not make his Appearance, owing to the Presence of some obdurate Unbelievers. See Note [6].
[39] Richard Wilkins and Benjamin Harris were Booksellers and Publishers in Boston at this Period. They are duly noticed in the History and Antiquities of Boston, out of Dunton's Life and Errors. Harris printed The Wonders of the Invisible World, as will be seen on reference to the Title-page. See Thomas's Hist. Printing, ii, 412.
[41] The Author seemed to be fully aware of the Danger of asserting the plain Truth. It probably was a means of his ruin, as to any considerable Fortune. See Introductory Memoir.
[42] A misprint. R. C. was intended. The Correction is made in the Salem Editions.