Rogerenes aroused by attempts at more strict enforcement of 242-254
the ecclesiastical laws. A countermove. Specious public
promise of Governor Saltonstall. Arrest of Sarah, wife of
John Bolles, for “breach of sabbath.” She rebukes the
judge for his unjust verdict. Her long imprisonment. Court
scene relating to the imprisonment of Sarah Bolles. John
Rogers declares the indictment in this trial to be a false
charge and has the sympathy of the jury. Sarah Bolles
loses her child in prison and lies at the point of death.
She is rescued from the prison, by a party of friends and
sympathizers, and carried home on a bed. Countermove by
John Waterhouse. His trial and imprisonment. Disappearance
of the doors of New London prison. John Waterhouse under
suspicion. Parentage and character of John Waterhouse.
John Bolles examined on charge of complicity in the
carrying off of the doors