After standing there for a little while, Hester saw a person on the edge of the crowd that she couldn’t ignore. He was a white man, small, with a wrinkled face, was wearing a mix of a civilized and savage costume.
Although he had tried to disguise his physical features, it was clear that his left shoulder was higher than his right. As she stared at him, her child cried in pain from the tightness of her grasp on it, but she did not seem to hear.
The man, who was a stranger in this town, stared back at Hester Prynne. At first his glance was careless, but as he began to understand the situation she was in, a look of horror came across his face.
“I ask you, kind sir,” the man said to a townsman, “Who is this woman, and why must she suffer such public shame?”
“You must be a stranger to this town,”answered the townsman. Everyone who lives here knows about Hester Prynne and her wicked ways. She has created a huge scandal among the members of Reverend Dimmesdale’s church.”
“That’s right,” replied the man. “I am a stranger. I have been a captive of the savage heathens in the south for a long time. Please tell me of this woman Hester Prynne’s crime.”
“This woman is the wife of an English scholar. He decided to join our colony and sent his wife over ahead of him. But this man hasn’t been heard from in two years, and his young wife was left to her own poor judgment.”
“Ah, I see what you mean,” said the stranger with a bitter smile. “So who is the father of the baby she’s holding?”
“That fact is the puzzling question that remains for everyone,” said the townsman. “Mrs. Prynne refuses to name the other sinner.”
“Her husband should come and solve the mystery,” said the stranger.
“It is a wise punishment,” said the stranger. “Her mark will serve as a living sermon against sin. But it angers me that her. But he will be discovered and known. He will!” “Yes, he should if he’s still alive,”agreed the townsman. “The penalty for this crime is normally death, but the magistrates were merciful because her husband is probably at the bottom of the sea. But afterward she will bear the scarlet mark of an adulterer for the rest of her life.”
As the walked away, Hester Prynne kept her eyes on him. She was relieved to be in the presence of the crowd so as not to meet the man alone.
Suddenly, she was awoken from her thoughts by a voice, “Hester Prynne, you must now listen to me!” Standing on the balcony of the nearby church, used by magistrates to pronounce sentences, was Governor Bellingham. There were other noblemen on the balcony with the governor and his men.
After standing there for a little while, Hester saw a person on the edge of the crowd that she couldn’t ignore. He was a white man, small, with a wrinkled face, was wearing a mix of a civilized and savage costume. Although he had tried to disguise his physical features, it was clear that his left shoulder was higher than his right. As she stared at him, her child cried in pain from the tightness of her grasp on it, but she did not seem to hear. The man, who was a stranger in this town, stared back at Hester Prynne. At first his glance was careless, but as he began to understand the situation she was in, a look of horror came across his face. “I ask you, kind sir,” the man said to a townsman, “Who is this woman, and why must she suffer such public shame?” “You must be a stranger to this town,”answered the townsman. Everyone who lives here knows about Hester Prynne and her wicked ways. She has created a huge scandal among the members of Reverend Dimmesdale’s church.” “That’s right,” replied the man. “I am a stranger. I have been a captive of the savage heathens in the south for a long time. Please tell me of this woman Hester Prynne’s crime.” “This woman is the wife of an English scholar. He decided to join our colony and sent his wife over ahead of him. But this man hasn’t been heard from in two years, and his young wife was left to her own poor judgment.” “Ah, I see what you mean,” said the stranger with a bitter smile. “So who is the father of the baby she’s holding?” “That fact is the puzzling question that remains for everyone,” said the townsman. “Mrs. Prynne refuses to name the other sinner.” “Her husband should come and solve the mystery,” said the stranger. “It is a wise punishment,” said the stranger. “Her mark will serve as a living sermon against sin. But it angers me that her. But he will be discovered and known. He will!” “Yes, he should if he’s still alive,”agreed the townsman. “The penalty for this crime is normally death, but the magistrates were merciful because her husband is probably at the bottom of the sea. But afterward she will bear the scarlet mark of an adulterer for the rest of her life.” As the walked away, Hester Prynne kept her eyes on him. She was relieved to be in the presence of the crowd so as not to meet the man alone. Suddenly, she was awoken from her thoughts by a voice, “Hester Prynne, you must now listen to me!” Standing on the balcony of the nearby church, used by magistrates to pronounce sentences, was Governor Bellingham. There were other noblemen on the balcony with the governor and his men.
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