The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-06-11


AT last, willing to hear what Burroughs would
say, one of the judges asked him what shndered
those people from giving their testimony-tor
they had all been seized with fit after fit, while
proceeding with their stories
II do not know was the reply. 81 am ut
terly confounded by their behavior. 1t may be
tho devils
'Ah,' said the Judge, land why is the devil so
10th to have testimony borne against you ? an
swer me that sWhcreupon,' says an eye-wlt.
ness, the prisoner was cast into very great con-
fusion"
Here the trial ended. The minds Of the jury
were made up ; for though he spoke in way
that made every body about him sludder for
what they called the msapplicaton ofhis mighty
power, and although he gave up 10 the judges
written argument OF wonderful vigor and beauty
which Is yet preserved among the records of
that people, he was found guilty, and straight
way condemned to death-nay, for a time, il
was question whether he should not be burned
alive or stoned to death.
! He showed no sort Of emotion. He made
no sort of reply. He neither moved nor spoke
till he saw the women gather about q place
where Elizabeth Dyer sat, an lift her up and car
ny her forth TO ihe air, as if she were dead
creature, followed by men with fireocks and
drawn swords. Then, and for the first time he
was moved; but, before he could open his
mouth, he saw Rachel Dyer stand up,and heard
her say to the judges, "Let me be tried, entreat
we, oh, Judges of Israel before the maid be
brought hack | Let herbe kept away, beseech
ye if--if"-her voice quavered for moment
here sit her presence be not required by the
law"
"Proceed."
But why stop to detail process, the resu 1t of
which everybody foresaw and foreknew p
Enough to say that she was found guilty like the
others.
Judgment was pronounced forthwith, and
| Elizabeth Dyer was then put to the bar !; but
halt dead with terror, and so alarmingly ill., they
concluded to put of her trial, and allow her TO
have short interview with her sister.
The two wretched young women met once
more-and but once-before they were to be
separated for ever, and when they did separate
it separation like that OF death. They
had no hope of ever meeting again on earth
Poor Elizabeth was quite speeches. but her
large blue eyes were turned up to the face Of
Rachel, as if TO mplore a consideration of her
dying prayer. 'lf 1t may be- said Rachel, ff il
may be, dear Elizabeth, it shall be. Have cour-
age. BE prepared for the worst, while hoping
| for the best, however and now farewell my
dear, dear sister-we shall not see one another
again, this side the graye.moLet us pray !"
bout the others neck-the jaer standing over
them, and wondering TO see witches pray but
accounting for it upon the principle of their be-
ing deserted by their hetrayer, and driven to re-
|-interchanged their trembling farewell kisses, jim
a transport of affection, and parted for ever
| Rachel was led straghtway to the dungeon,
| where she found Burroughs, chained like wild
beast to the wall. There is yet hope, dear Rach-
ell said he, and but one STRIVING, he spoke,
to wrench the pillar from its place, TO which be
was chained though at the risk of bringing
down the roof with it, like the strong man of
| old.
No, George there is no hope and could
not have thee deceive myself; nay,nay-w ouldst
thou, if thou hadst the power, pluck down de-
s'ruction upon the heads of the innocent For
bear, my friend, forbear"
May it is not for myself that speak am
prepared for death but oh, Rachel! il could
but persuade you, There might be hope for Eliza
beth and for YOU
George what hope on earth is there Cor
me T'-and she stopped suddenly, as if she had
betrayed herself, and withdrew her hand whic n
he had been holding to his heart.
| Hear me, thou high hearted generous WON
an have, indeed, no hope of myself and but
little for thee !; but-but-I do believe might
manage to save her.
Manage -
BE patient, my dear friend. There will be a
change here--a great change, before long-it
must be SGT cannot he otherwise. The con
spirators are beginning to overstep the mark
They are going too Purifying too high. The
prisons are crowded with people of distinction.
This very day they have begun to whisper about
our friend, Matthew Paris-nay, even the gov
ernour is mentioned, and that story of the Span
ish wreck, may yet be snare to him-or the
salvation OF hundreds! If they persst-if
they 60 up to the seat ofpower--ma my words!
there must, and there will be, Il speedy over
throw of all these banded wretches and bias
phemers. And therefore-'
well, George-why do thee stop short and
turn away, as itunwilling TO have hex look into
thine eyes {?
Because, my friend, I-I-in short Rachel, |
am anxious to persuade Elzabelll-to have you
persuade, her, | mean, if possible-io-;o--to
Confess
! To confess what P
i why only to confess-thet-,hat she is al
-; but you understand the, Rachel
I yes, George; do understand thee. Thee
would have me confess that am witch; and
E ask Elizabeth to do the same
Exactly said he, quite anlazel ut her com
posure.
sand wherefore +? What shall we gain by III?