Elizabeth is called in to talk to John.Hale is surprised there hasn’t already been a rebellion (orphans and cows wander the streets, crops are going to waste and not being harvested, people are fearful of being the next one accused of witchcraft) He has already killed 12 people and he feels if he lets these seven go, that he has already sentenced to death, it will look like he was wrong in killing the other 12 and will make a mockery of the court.Judge Danforth refuses to grant a pardon or postponement because he does not want to admit he may have made a mistake.Judge Danforth wants to make the courts and himself look good by getting a respected community member to confess.Parris is hoping to avoid a rebellion and therefore protect himself He also received a death threat (dagger on his door).The people who are scheduled to hang now are respected people in the colony.He thinks there might be a rebellion (rumors of rebellion in Andover make him anxious).Abigail and Mercy Lewis have run off and stole 31 pounds of Rev.
Hale wants them to confess to save their lives
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