The Crucible

The Crucible: The Petition When I first arrived I found this province miserably harassed with a most Horrible witchcraft, which had, broke in upon several Towns. A fair amount of poor people were given preternatural torture; some Burned with brimstone, some had pins stuck in their flesh, others hurried into the fire and water, and some were dragged out of their houses, and carried over the tops of trees and hills for many Miles together. …

…the committing or trying of any of them. I am requesting to put a stop to the proceedings of the court. Sir, I beg pardon for giving you all this trouble. The reason is because I know my enemies are seeking to turn on me. I depend upon your friendship and desire that you will please give a true understanding of the matter. I am with all imaginable respect Your most humble Servant Kristi Jones