Danforth states that he cannot pardon the people set to be executed in Act IV for two related reasons. The authority of the court must be maintained and pardoning those set to be hanged would suggest wavering on the part of the court. In his argument, Danforth claims that his decision is made in the interest of justice. "I cannot pardon these when twelve hare already hanged for the same crime. It is not just." Danforth goes on to say that...
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