This is a play by American author Mary E. Wilkins, first published in 1903. The play is set in colonial Massachusetts and tells the story of Giles Corey, a farmer who is accused of witchcraft and subjected to torture and trial. The play explores themes such as intolerance, justice, and human dignity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.