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.—The outside of a hovel on the edge of a common. A village in the distance. A crowd of rustics assembled.

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Off with the witch, I say we'll try the test— I warrant me the hag will swim. The fiend Will be at hand to help—come, neighbours, come, Assist to hale her to the river's brink, Then we shall see how like a cork she floats Upon the rapid waters.

Down with her— She has performed her wicked freaks too long;