Cheever. There be so many cows wanderin’ the highroads, now their masters are in the jails, and much disagreement who they will belong to now. I know Mr. Parris be arguin’ with farmers all yesterday—there is great contention, sir, and about the cows. Contention make him weep, sir; it were always a man that weep for contention. (p.131)
Hale. Excellency, there are orphans wandering from house to house; abandoned cattle bellow on the highroads, the stick of rotting crops hangs everywhere, and no man knows when the harlots’ cry will end his life—and you wonder yet if rebellion’s spoke? Better you should marvel how they do not burn your province! (p.137)
2. What does this reveal about the condition of Salem?