Act 1 begins with Betty unable to wake up and suspicions that she is bewitched. Abigail tells John their affair is over but she still wants him. The girls then accuse neighbors of witchcraft. Elizabeth begs John to reveal Abigail's deceit. In Act 2, Abigail accuses Elizabeth and she is arrested. John claims the girls are lying but Abigail whips up more hysteria in court. Act 3 sees Giles and John arrested as hysteria grows. Hale asks Elizabeth to get John to confess.