>From The Devil in Massachusetts by Marion L. Starkey Pg. 201 "Five witches, four men and one woman, were placed in a cart and ridden through the streets of Salem to Gallows Hill on August 19. Procter, his courage sinking at the last, had tried to postpone the date, pleading that he was not ready to die. But the convenience of a wizard is not consulted in making such arrangements. Nor would Noyes heed Procter's plea that he pray with him; prayers are only for the repentant. Cotton Mather, however, who had been visiting the condemned in prison, responded to the appeals of both Willard and Procter by riding out from Boston for the occasion; what spiritual help he could offer under the circumstances was questionable, but at least he came. When the cart set out, jolting through streets lined with spectators, Procter found his will steady again. His calm and Willard's made a deep impression."