A Guide to Grand-Jury Men

and the carrying out of divine duties in my office permitted), I have devoted myself to the reading of many verified accounts original: "approved relations" concerning the trial original: "arraignment" and condemnation of witches. I have also read the treatises of learned men concerning the devilish art of witchcraft, adding to them quite a few things which I have otherwise learned and observed.

The occasion offered and the reasons drawing me to this study were the strange fits occurring then—and still continuing—among some people judged to be bewitched by those who were then also condemned and executed for that crime. My honest intentions in my diligent efforts original: "pains-taking" regarding Bull The specific identity of "Bull" is unclear, but likely refers to an individual involved in the local witchcraft trials or a specific person experiencing the "fits." were misunderstood, and a rumor spread as if I favored