The Witch of Blackbird Pond Justice and Judgment Quotes

There was no one, no one in the whole room, save her uncle, who would speak a word in her defense. William had not come. (19.10)

“There seems to be no evidence of witchcraft,” he announced, when order had been restored. “The girl has admitted her wrong in encouraging a child to willful disobedience. Beyond that I cannot see that there is any reasonable charge against her. I pronounce that Mistress Katherine Tyler is free and innocent.” (19.128)

“The lad risked the penalty to see justice done. I suggest you remit the sentence.”