Reverend Parris, as the town minister, is already in a position of authority, though he feels that his hold on this authority is tenuous, especially in light of recent events. He tells his niece, Abigail, "I pray you feel the weight of truth upon you, for now my ministry's at stake, my ministry and perhaps your cousin's life." He fears that when his political enemies learn about the girls' activities, they will ruin him with the information...
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