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The Salem Witch Trials 1692 Dialogue based on the examination of Sarah Good by Judges Hathorne and Corwin, from The Salem Witchcraft Papers, Book II, p.355 What evil spirit have you familiarity with?None.Have you made no contract with the devil?No.Why do you hurt these children?I do not hurt them. I scorn it.Who do you imploy then to do it?I imploy no body.What creature do you imploy then?No creature. I am falsely accused. The Salem Witch Trials 1692A Chronology of Events January 20 Nine-year-old Elizabeth Parris and eleven-year-old Abigail Williams began to exhibit strange behavior, such as blasphemous screaming, convulsive seizures, trance-like states and mysterious spells. Within a short time, several other Salem girls began to demonstrate similar behavior. Bridget Bishop I am no witch. ?I am innocent.?I know nothing of it. Sarah WildesJuly 19, 1692 Elizabeth Howe If it was the last moment I was to live, God knows I am innocent... Susannah Martin I have no hand in witchcraft. Rebecca Nurse Oh Lord, help me! It is false. I am clear. For my life now lies in your hands.... Martha Carrier ...I am wronged. It is a shameful thing that you should mind these folks that are out of their wits. George Jacobs Because I am falsely accused. I never did it. Giles CoreyPressed to Death Martha Corey Ye are all against me... Mary Easty If it be possible no more innocent blood be shed...I am clear of this sin.  All information for this slide show was taken from /guide/witches.shtml * Mid-February Unable to determine any physical cause for the symptoms and dreadful behavior, physicians concluded that the girls were under the influence of Satan. Late February Prayer services and community fasting were conducted by Reverend Samuel Parris in hopes of relieving the evil forces that plagued them. In an effort to expose the witches, John Indian baked a witch cake made with rye meal and the afflicted girls urine. This counter-magic was meant to r