I must now take my last and precious moments before this court to plead with you all to open your eyes to the danger around you. This danger lies not in obscure accusations of witches around us, but instead in the blind faith we place in the accusers. We must not be led to believe that allegations are damning evidence. Nor should we be willing to pay for our protection if the price is our freedom. We are no longer free to be successful if it draws a longing eye from our neighbor. We are no longer free to speak openly if the Honorable Judge Danforth believes it an attack on the court. In our attempt to shield our village from the devil, he has directed us to shield our eyes from the truth. The blame does not lie solely with him. He did not
