If you can give way to self-murther, that will make way to Temptation
to Witchcraft.
_Note._--There was Witness by several, that he said he would make away
with himself, and charge his Death upon his Son.
Goody Bibber testified that the said Cory called said Bibber's Husband,
Damned Devilish Rogue.
Other vile Expressions testified [to] in open Court by several others.
Salem Village, April 19, 1692. Mr. Samuel Paris being desired to
take in Writing the Examination of Giles Cory, delivered it in; and
upon hearing the same, and seeing what we did see at the Time of his
Examination, together with the Charge of the afflicted Persons against
him, we committed him to their Majesties Gaol.[179]