Fie stopped frequently in his work, and muttered to himself; and then laughed wildly, or shed tears.

He talked about the witches and the Devil and evil spirits, and the strange things that he saw at night, in the insane fashion that characterized the "afflicted children." As for Dulcibel in these times, she kept pretty much to herself, going out very little.

As she could not sympathize with the general gossip of the neighborhood, she remained at home, and consequently had very few visitors.

Joseph Putnam called whenever he came to the village, which, as I have stated, was but seldom; and Ellis Raymond came every few days.
Yes, it was a courtship, I suppose; but one of a very grave and serious character.

The conversation generally turned upon the exciting events continually occurring, some new arrest, some new confession, some new and outrageously absurd charges.
Master Raymond's hand, if anyone accosted him suddenly, instinctively sought the hilt of his rapier.