about eleven o'clock at night
But in what I have related , and am about to relate , relative to Dulcibel Burton , I shall have to rely entirely upon the manuscript volume . Still , as there is nothing there averred more unreasonable and absurd than what is found in the existing official records , I see no reason to doubt the entire truthfulness of the story . In fact , it would be difficult to imagine grosser and more ridiculous accusations than were made by Mistress Ann Putnam against that venerable and truly devout and Christian matron , Rebecca Nurse . When Dulcibel and Antipas , in the custody of four constables , reached the Salem jail , it was about eleven o'clock at night . The jailor , evidently had expected them ; for he threw open the door at once . He was a stout , strong-built man , with not a bad countenance for a jailer ; but seemed thoroughly imbued with the prevailing superstition , judging by the harsh manner in which he received the prisoners . `` I 've got two strong holes for these imps of Satan ; bring 'em along ! ''