Now mark me, if the Devil is in her you will witness some frightful wonders in this room, so please to keep your wits about you. Mr. Putnam, stand close in case she flies.
– Arthur Miller
The Crucible, Act 1. Hale has to take his share of blame for amplifying the hysteria and fear over witches with these comments at the end of Act 1. He warns the people in the Parris house that if the Devil is in young Betty, they may witness some frightful happenings, including Betty flying.