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SnOOA inform his wife and daugh-
&AEaZSter that the authorities had
NI9AM buried what they presumed
9NM were the remains Of his
NHUNl brother Martin. He had good
TH RWNI treason for pursuing this
JI4TR course, as will be seen later.
WAX Furthermore, he had trav.
oSSS&eled many miles in quest Of
FSG4f friends upon whom he could
VERr rely in his extremity. He
Sko9 called upon In nm entlsl
tSSe friends in Boston, who wrote
Ss sstBe 5Rs 9assss; nd ss: ss soo5y 5SFsnsst nss
ested themselves IN oenal1 OF janet Lee
and her mother. Discreet messengers,
who were sbundaptiy able to meet all
onestions. were dispatched to people
whom John Lee could not reach by let
ter. Ho had by his earnest solicitations
preyailed upon one of the judges to visit
Ipswich isil and satisfy himself concern.
ing the conduct ard appearance of the
prisoners.
More than this. He now recalled many
things which warranted the opinion that
his wife and daughters we're victims OF o
conspiracv, There was something In
Giles Ellis manner that excited John
Lees suspicious. Giles was by turns
patronizine and sympathetic. In public
he was lofty in his professions VI plety,
severe in his denunciatlon OF wltchcraft.
John Lees mind was in constant turmoil.
but as he listened to Giles Ellis his soul
revolted. He could not respect the re-
ligion that caused man to turn against
his own flesh and blood, as often hap
pened.
Ipsw Jail, it was for the purpose of
meeting q friend-a man whose influence
was acknowledged even by the Judges,
upon whom he relied to bring the matter
to q speedy and safe conclusion.
Meanwhile the jailer yielded to the
clamor of the curious, who Jouraeyed
many miles to view the witches in Ipswich
Jail. The people whose curiosity was
thus gratifed gazed upon the prisoners,
ance.
Shortly after Dorothes Lee regained
consciousness, the jaller opened the door
and admitted Ezra Easty and Ann Bigger,
followed by Grizzle Meade.
-How now?" demanded Janet, fercely.
by whose suthority do you enter here?
IT'S enough you are permitted to look in
On US. Heaven preserve US from such
base liars!"
is this the spirit find You in2" Griz-
zle Meade answered, as Ezra recolled in
fear. Know you not the gallows is
nigh?"
sIt were better you were attending your
customers, Grizzle Meade. The jaiier
shall answer for admitting you here un-
bidden."
sAnd they will not hold their heads so
high Tomorrow" said Ann Bigger.
There will be Two witches less in the
world then, Grizzle added.
TheE Dorothea Lee suddenly faced
them with flashing eyes.
Mark my words, Grizzle Meade. 'Tis
the evil in thy heart hast brought thee
here to gloat upon us. Dost find in my
eyes, or IN Janet's, signs Of fear?"
Here Dorothes advanced with upllfted
hand suddenly. The apprentice and Ann
fell back hastily, but Grizzle Meade made
an effort, as if she would hold her ground;
but even she recoiled presently, IS Doro-
thea's voice was raised:
The hour, be sure, will come-it may
be soon-when you will rue the speech
you have made to me. Judge not, lest ye
be judged.
As these words fell upon Grizzle
Mesde's ears she trembled and grew
deadly pale. She turned about and walked
to the door. Ezra Easily, like one in
mortal fear, was at her heels, while Ann
Bigger, ashamed of his cowardice, caught
him roughly, reminding him of his i'll
manners. Instead Of walking forth they
were pushed back by the jailer and
group entered. Then the door was closed
quickly again and Dorothea and Janet
Lee stood facing two of the Judges. One
of these the prisoners had often seen. 1t
m rkx,G
Beside him stood his associate. Near
him st ood Arthur Proctor and the sailor,
while Abner Balm looked over Proctor's
Bho rlder.
The Judges spoke apart. and as they
spoke the door opened aga n and Giles
Ellis, accompanied by Daniel Meade,
stepped inside Now, those inside the
jsif formed four groups. First, the
mother and daughter. who sat on rude
bench; next, the Judges; then Proctor,
his uncle and the sailor; the landlord of
Globe Inn, his wife, and John Lees SER
wants were huddled together around Giles
Ellis.
Think you we will wait on John Lee?"
said one of the judges. Sir Thomas Dan
forth surveyed those near calmly; Giles
Ellis advanced TO him, whispered In his
ear, then returned to the corner. The
Deputy raised his eyebrows as he glanced
at his kinsman, and o strange smile fit
ted over his face.
John Lee should be here. But time
is precious" Thomas Dauforth replied:
"Thy name?" demanded the Deputy of
the sailor.
Thomas JONES'" the sailor answered
-Art friend of Martin Leef"
Il was-I am"
"Didst see the body some said was
Martin Lee's2"
'Imake bold to say It's 10 more Martin
Lee than it's me"
What brought thee here?'
To serve my old mate. Martin Lee.
he thinks my blood is on his head
twas nothing, but was most at fault,
as half q score will tell you who
Stay. I have heard the story from
Proctor" said Thomas Danforth. wev.ng
his ha 4. Then the Deputy turned to
Ahre ,ain. -Dost know this sailor?"
Truly and we'll ten years ago-before
he won't to sea to foreign parts"
Can you vouch for him?"
-Uheerfully," Abner replied, promptly.
The deputy turned to Giles Ellis.
'Tis also your opinion the body is not
IT,; OF Martin Lee. Said he not SO to