First, by abstaining From public worship.

Secondly, by walking Profanely on the Sabbath.
UPSALL.
Not one step.
I have been sitting still here, seeing the pigeons Feed in the street and fly about the roofs.
MERRY.
You have been in the street with other intent Than going to and from the Meeting-house.
And, thirdly, you are harboring Quakers here.
I am amazed! UPSALL.
Men sometimes, it is said, Entertain angels unawares.
MERRY.
Nice angels! Angels in broad-brimmed hats and russet cloaks, The color of the Devil's nutting-bag.

They came Into the Meeting-house this afternoon More in the shape of devils than of angels.
The women screamed and fainted; and the boys Made such an uproar in the gallery I could not keep them quiet.
UPSALL.
Neighbor Walter, Your persecution is of no avail.
MERRY.
'T is prosecution, as the Governor says, Not persecution.
UPSALL.
Well, your prosecution; Your hangings do no good.
MERRY.
The reason is, We do not hang enough.

But, mark my words, We'll scour them; yea, I warrant ye, we'll scour them! And now go in and entertain your angels, And don't be seen here in the street again Till after sundown! There they are again! Exit UPSALL.

MERRY throws another stone at the pigeons, and then goes into his house.
SCENE III.