Master Putnam said it was a spot where we should not be likely to be molested.

And it does look desolate enough." He leaned back against one of two upright planks which seemed to have been placed there for some purpose, and looked at a little pile of dirt and stones not far from his feet.
"No," said the jailer.

"I opine we shall not be disturbed here.

I do not believe there is more than three persons in Salem that would be willing to come to this hill at this time of day,--and they are here already." And the jailer smiled audibly.
"Why, how is that ?" "Because they are all so damnably sooperstitious!" replied Robie, with an air of vast superiority.
"Ah! is this place then said to be haunted ?" "Yes,--poor Goodwife Bishop's speerit is said to haunt it.

But as she never did anybody any harm while she was living, I see not why she should harm any one now that she is dead." "And so brave Bridget was executed near this place?
Where was the foul murder done ?" "You are leaning against the gallows," said Robie quietly.