For the people of that province, who did not admire their Puritan neighbors very much, received all such fugitives gladly, and gave them full protection.
As for Master Raymond, although he saw that his position was becoming dangerous, he determined to remain, notwithstanding the period which he had fixed for his departure had long before arrived.

His avowed reason given to Joseph Putnam, was that he was resolved to see the crazy affair through.

His avowed reason, which Master Putnam perfectly understood, was to prosecute his suit to Dulcibel, and see her safely through the dangerous excitement also.
"They have condemned Bridget Bishop to death," said Master Putnam, coming into the house one morning from a conversation with a neighbor.
"I supposed they would," replied Master Raymond.

"But how nobly she bore herself against such a mass of stupid and senseless testimony.

Did you know her ?" "I have often stopped at her Inn.