The knight wotcj xonx Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a noble knight named Sir Galahad. He was known throughout the kingdom for his bravery, valor, and unwavering loyalty to his king. One day, Sir Galahad received a message from the king requesting his presence at the castle. The message was cryptic, and it spoke of an urgent matter that required his immediate attention. Intrigued and concerned, Sir Galahad quickly prepared himself and set off on his trusted steed towards the castle. As he rode through the dense forest, Galahad couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding in the air.
Mary Walcott of Salem Village
Mary Walcott was one of the afflicted girls of Salem Village and an accuser in the Salem Witch Trials. She was born on July 5, 1675, to Captain Jonathan Walcott and Mary Sibley.
Walcott’s mother, Mary Sibley, died on December 28, 1683, when Mary Walcott was eight years old, and two years later Jonathan married Thomas Putnam’s sister, Deliverance, which made Ann Putnam Jr her step-cousin.
In addition, Mary Walcott’s aunt was also named Mary Sibley, after she married Mary Walcott’s uncle Samuel Sibley, and later became known for practicing counter magic against witches, particularly when she taught Tituba to bake a witch cake in late February of 1692 in order to identify the witch who was hurting the afflicted girls.
Tituba and the Children, Illustration by Alfred Fredericks published in A Popular History of the United States, circa 1878
The Walcott family lived next to the Salem Village parsonage on what is now Centre Street in Danvers, Mass.
As he rode through the dense forest, Galahad couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding in the air. The path he traveled seemed unfamiliar, as if the very woods themselves conspired to lead him astray. Despite this unease, Galahad forged ahead, determined to fulfill his duty.
Mary Walcott & the Salem Witch Trials:
Mary Walcott’s participation in the Salem Witch Trials started on March 24, when Walcott attended Rebecca Nurse’s examination at Salem Village and stated that she had seen Nurse’s specter but couldn’t say whether Nurse afflicted her.
Yet, on June 3, Nurse was officially indicted for afflicting Mary Walcott, which Walcott stated happened on March 24, the day of her examination.
In April, Walcott accused Sarah Cloyce of afflicting her on the 4 th and also testified against Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey and Dorothy Good that day.
On April 11, Walcott testified during Sarah Cloyce and Elizabeth Proctor examinations, stating that Sarah Cloyce afflicted her but said she had never seen Elizabeth Proctor before and wasn’t afflicted by her.
On April 18, Walcott accused Giles Corey, Mary Warren, Abigail Hobbs and Bridget Bishop and then testified against them the next day.
Then, a few days later, Walcott accused Sarah Wildes, William Hobbs, Deliverance Hobbs, Nehemiah Abbott Jr, Mary Easty, Edward Bishop Jr, Sarah Bishop, Mary Black, Mary English on April 21. The following day, Walcott testified against Sarah Wildes.
On April 30, Walcott accused George Burroughs, Lydia Dustin, Susannah Martin, Dorcas Hoar, Sarah Morey and Philip English.
Interestingly, Walcott also testified against Elizabeth Proctor again this day, saying that while she had not been afflicted by Proctor prior to her examination on the 11th, she had been afflicted by her ever since then.
In May, Walcott testified against and accused even more people than the previous month. On May 2, Walcott testified against Susannah Martin, on May 8, she accused Sarah Dustin, Ann Sears and Bethiah Carter Sr and Bethiah Carter Jr.
On May 14, she accused Elizabeth Coleson, George Jacobs Jr, Daniel Andrew, Rebecca Jacobs, Sarah Buckley, Mary Witheridge, Elizabeth Hart and Thomas Farrer.
On May 18, Walcott testified against John Willard and Sarah Buckely, stating that they both had been pinching and choking her and urging her to write in their book but she also said that Willard’s specter confessed to her that he had bewitched his grandfather and explained that she had been carried to Wills Hill on May 16 where she saw both Buckley and Willard’s specters choking Daniel Wilkens.
This was followed by an accusation against Roger Toothaker on May 18, an accusation against Mary Easty on May 20, and an accusation against Susannah Roots on May 21.
On May 23, Walcott testified against Mary Easty, stating that on May 20, Easty’s specter appeared to her and told her she had blinded her and the other afflicted girls. Walcott also said when she went to to visit Mercy Lewis at John Putnam’s house that day at sunset she saw the specter of Mary Easty afflicting Lewis and choking her with a chain around her neck saying she would kill her that night if she could.
This was followed by a slew of accusations against the following people on May 28: Martha Carrier, Sarah Rice, Wilmot Redd, Elizabeth Howe, Martha Carrier, Elizabeth Fosdick, Wilmot Redd, Elizabeth Howe, John Alden Jr, William Proctor, John Flood, Mary Toothaker and Arthur Abbott.
On June 3, Walcott testified against Rebecca Nurse, stating that she had seen the specter of Nurse since March 20 but wasn’t afflicted by her until the day of Nurse’s examination on the 24 th . In addition, she stated that Nurse’s specter confessed to her that she had killed several people, including Benjamin Holton, John Harrod (Harwood), Rebekah Sheppard and several others.
The next day, she testified against Job Tookey and then didn’t testify again until June 28 during Sarah Good’s trial.
On June 30, John Proctor’s indictment for afflicting Mary Walcott was returned ignoramus due to a lack of evidence yet Elizabeth Proctor’s indictment for afflicting her stood.
July was a slow month for Mary Walcott. She accused Margaret Hawkes and her slave Candy on July 1, testified against Dorcas Hoar on July 2 and accused Hannah Bromage and Mary Green on July 28.
In August, she accused Mary Post on the 2 nd and Mary Clarke on the 3 rd . . Also on August 3, Walcott testified against George Burroughs, stating that the ghosts of Burroughs’ first two wives told her that Burroughs had killed them and that Burroughs specter also confessed to killing his first wife.
The following day she testified against George Jacobs Sr and then testified against Benjamin Proctor, Sarah Proctor and William Proctor on August 10. Later that month, on August 18, she accused Frances Hutchins and Ruth Wilford.
September was the last month Walcott was active in the trials, probably because the Court of Oyer and Terminer was disbanded in October and a new court was set up shortly after that didn’t allow spectral evidence like Walcott’s testimony.
On September 6, Walcott testified against Ann Pudeator, and then testified against Alice Parker on September 7, against Mary Bradbury on September 9, against Ann Foster on September 13, against Wilmot Reed and Samuel Wardwell on September 14, against Rebecca Eames on September 15, and against Abigail Faulkner Sr on September 17.
Of the people Walcott accused and/or testified against, a total of 16 were executed, one person died in jail and one person was tortured to death for refusing to move forward with his trial:
Bridget Bishop, executed June 10, 1692
George Burroughs, executed August 19, 1692
Martha Carrier, executed August 19, 1692
Giles Corey, tortured to death September 19, 1692
Martha Corey, executed September 22, 1692
Mary Easty, executed September 22, 1692
Sarah Good, executed July 19, 1692
Elizabeth Howe, executed on July 19, 1692
George Jacobs Sr, executed August 19, 1692
Susannah Martin, executed July 19, 1692
Rebecca Nurse, executed July 19, 1692
Alice Parker, executed September 22, 1692
John Proctor, executed August 19, 1692
Wilmot Redd, executed September 22, 1692
Roger Toothaker, died in jail June 16, 1692
Samuel Wardwell, executed September 22, 1692
Sarah Wildes, executed July 19, 1692
John Willard, executed August 19, 1692
Hours turned into days, and still, Galahad rode on, each step filled with uncertainty. Finally, he arrived at the castle, only to find it shrouded in darkness. The once grand walls were now crumbling, and an eerie silence hung in the air. With his hand firmly on his sword, Galahad cautiously entered the castle. The flickering candlelight revealed dusty halls and abandoned chambers. It was evident that the castle had fallen into disarray, abandoned by its inhabitants. As he continued to search the castle, a peculiar sight caught Galahad's eye. In the courtyard, a small, weathered sign stood, barely visible under layers of dust. He wiped away the dirt, and the words "The Knight Wotcj Xonx" became clear. Confusion consumed Galahad as he tried to decipher the meaning behind this enigmatic message. "What could this mean?" he thought. Determined to find answers, he pushed his way through the castle, determined to unravel the mystery. At long last, Galahad stumbled upon a hidden chamber, filled with ancient tomes and artifacts. One particular book caught his attention. Its pages were yellowed with age, and the words were written in a language he had never encountered before. Sir Galahad's curiosity got the better of him, and he began to read. The book told a tale of ancient magic, of a knight whose duty was to guard the castle from evil forces. It spoke of a powerful spell that had been cast upon the castle, causing it to disappear from the world. The knight, known as the Wotcj Xonx, was the only one capable of breaking the spell and restoring the castle to its former glory. Realization dawned upon Galahad as he understood the message. He was the Knight Wotcj Xonx, chosen to break the curse and restore the kingdom's peace. Filled with newfound purpose, he embarked on a journey to gather the necessary ingredients for the spell. Months passed, and Galahad faced numerous challenges and obstacles along his path. Yet, with each adversity, he grew stronger and more determined. Finally, he returned to the castle, ready to perform the magic that would save the kingdom. Drawing upon all his strength and belief, Galahad recited the incantation, his voice echoing throughout the crumbling halls. The castle trembled, and a blinding light filled the air. When the light dissipated, the castle stood whole, vibrant, and alive once again. The people of the kingdom rejoiced, and Sir Galahad was hailed as a hero. His name lived on for generations to come, a testament to the power of bravery, loyalty, and the knight who watched over the castle..
Reviews for "The Equipment and Tools of a Knight Watchman"
- John - 2 stars - I found "The Knight Watch" to be highly disappointing. The writing was disjointed and the characters were poorly developed. The plot itself lacked depth and failed to keep me engaged. I had high hopes for this book, but sadly it fell short of my expectations. I wouldn't recommend it to others.
- Sarah - 3 stars - While "The Knight Watch" had some interesting ideas, the execution was lackluster. The pacing felt off, with long stretches of boredom followed by hurried action scenes. The dialogue came across as forced and unnatural, making it difficult to connect with the characters. Overall, I struggled to stay interested in the story and was left feeling underwhelmed.
- David - 1 star - I couldn't finish "The Knight Watch". The writing was incredibly confusing and convoluted. The author seemed more interested in showing off their vocabulary than telling a coherent story. The constant use of obscure words and confusing sentence structures made it impossible to follow along. I gave up after a few chapters and don't plan on giving it a second chance.