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fell upon her heart. Presently Mr. Broadstreet came home, bringing with him the minister, Mr. John Norton. They sat down in the chamber, and for some little time there was scarce a word spoken. Aat the gallows, but seemed to think herself sure of heaven, heeding in no wise the warnings of Mr. Norton, and other godly people. Did she rail at, or cry out against any? asked his wife. Nay, not nd I pray that the death of that poor misled creature may not rest heavy upon us. Hereupon Mr. Norton lifted up his head, which had been bowed down upon his hand; and I shall never forget how his ed? asked Madam Broadstreet. Death is a great thing. It is appointed unto all to die, said Mr. Norton, and after death cometh the judgment. The death of these poor bodies is a bitter thing, but tooked over the testimony against the woman, and neither did feel altogether satisfied with it. Mr. Norton adviseth for the hanging; but Mr. Willard, who has seen much of the woman, and hath prayed wit