She believes that Betty and Ruth will come out of their afflicted states when they tire of the game. The adults continue to squabble, moving from the children to the issues of Parris' preaching and his pay. They then move on to issues of property and power. These are the true issues in the society. Reverend Hale arrives and the subject turns back to the children and the presence of witchcraft.
Hale assesses the situation.
He attempts to revive the now limp Betty while questioning Abigail. Abigail is forced into admitting further details of the night in the woods. She quickly jumps to blame Tituba and claims ignorance. Tituba is called for and is shocked when Abigail accuses her. She denies being affiliated with the Devil.