Danforth: You misunderstand, sir; I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime. It is not just. What does the statement indicate about Danforth’s agenda?

- Offering pardons will not allow him to stop witchcraft from happening.
- Everyone accused should be convicted.
- He wants to do only what is “just” and good.
- He has to protect his reputation, and if he pardons them, then people will think he did not do his job well.