Still another lady, belonging to one of the most respected families of the region, was charged with the crime of witchcraft.

The children were fearfully afflicted whenever she appeared near them.

It seemed never to occur to any one that a bitter old feud between the Rev.Mr.Parris and the family of the accused might have prejudiced the children and directed their attention toward the woman.

No account was made of the fact that her life had been entirely blameless; and yet, in view of the wretched insufficiency of proof, the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.

As they brought in this verdict, all the children began to shriek and scream, until the court committed the monstrous wrong of causing her to be indicted anew.