“Again she was asked, and again she refused.” 全部笔记(1)去书内
The sentence start with “again” and repeat twice, which emphasises the
stubbornness of the woman. This make the reader be more eager to know
the truth.
“The magistrates are too merciful,' said a third woman. 'They...” 全部笔记(1)去书内
There is a sharp contrast between the magistrate and the women. The
magistrate was merciful and the woman had that frightening thought in
mind. What actually happened to the protagonist?