I owe your family a grudge, and, if you provoke me, I will pay it off in part on you.

Stir not, as you value your life." The poor girl did not dare to move, and Alizon remained as if fascinated by the terrible old woman.
"I will tell you what has happened, Dorothy," pursued Mother Chattox.

"I came hither to Whalley on business of my own; meddling with no one; harming no one.

Tread upon the adder and it will bite; and, when molested, I bite like the adder.

Your cousin, Nick Assheton, came in my way, called me 'witch,' and menaced me.