`` But there are pine trees enow , '' suggested the lieutenant . `` True , good ancient , '' said the leader . `` Wherefore bind the heathen crew and bestow on them a small matter of stripes apiece as earnest of our future justice . Set some of the rogues in the stocks to rest themselves so soon as Providence shall bring us to one of our own well-ordered settlements where such accommodations may be found . Further penalties , such as branding and cropping of ears , shall be thought of hereafter . '' `` How many stripes for the priest ? '' inquired Ancient Palfrey . `` None as yet , '' answered Endicott , bending his iron frown upon the culprit . `` It must be for the Great and General Court to determine whether stripes and long imprisonment , and other grievous penalty , may atone for his transgressions . Let him look to himself . For such as violate our civil order it may be permitted us to show mercy , but woe to the wretch that troubleth our religion ! '' `` And this dancing bear ? '' resumed the officer . `` Must he share the stripes of his fellows ? '' `` Shoot him through the head ! '' said the energetic Puritan . `` I suspect witchcraft in the beast . '' `` Here be a couple of shining ones , '' continued Peter Palfrey , pointing his weapon at the Lord and Lady of the May . `` They seem to be of high station among these misdoers . Methinks their dignity will not be fitted with less than a double share of stripes . ''
Endicott rested XXXXX his sword and closely surveyed the dress and aspect of the hapless pair .
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