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THE WITCH'S ORDEAL.
A DRAMATIC SKETCH.
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Scene.—The outside of a hovel on the edge of a common. A village in the distance. A crowd of rustics assembled.
The Reputed Witch.
Ellinor, the Squire's Daughter.
Alice.}
Margaret.} Villagers.
A Traveller.
Farmers, Peasants, Labourers, &c.
First Rustic.
Off with the witch, I say we'll try the test—
I warrant me the hag will swim. The fiend
Will be at hand to help—come, neighbours, come,
Assist to hale her to the river's brink,
Then we shall see how like a cork she floats
Upon the rapid waters.
Second Rustic.
Down with her—
She has performed her wicked freaks too long;
