The Accused Witch

Part 4

They filed into the center of town, it was quiet yet filled with activity. People were whispering to each other.

The judge stepped in and cleared his throat

"Hum Hum"

Everyone fell silent.

Rowena, Mother, and Sangrila found a spot next to Jen who was waving, signaling us to go sit next to her

As the lady- Rowena found out after her name what Philipa

As Philippa got dragged in my two men wearing a floor-length robe burly in black

She was crying

"I'm not..." Rowena could pick out between her massive sobs

The judge cleared his throat again and all eves flew to him.

"Let's get this done, shall we?" his eyes humorous

And when nobody laughed, he shook his head and continued "Philippa Clair of Rosemont"

She sobbed again

"Was accused of witchcraft!" there was a gasp

"We have given you 3 days to think it through, will you deny and suffer a hanging? In that case if you are a witch you would survive and after that be executed? Or would you like to confess to your crimes and accuse 2 other people so we can rid this village of witches?"

"I'm not a witch" she mumbled

"Sorry?"

"I was a Witch" Murmurs and gasps ran through the room

she lifted her head "but I don't do it anymore" she added quickly

"Now can you provide us with names?" the judge asked

She looked confident like she has given this speech over and over thousands of times

" Abigail of Cleavebond"

A skinny-looking girl with red hair and a face dotted with freckles froze, Abigail's mother - Probably her mother as they looked similar- glared at Philippa and hugged her daughter.

" Abigail Azia of Cleavebond, you have three days"

Abigail looked around 16 she had tears running down her face as she shot an accusing look at Philippa who gave her a nasty smile.

"And Rowena of Chamaedorea" she finished. Philippa was looking straight at her