Dane and his family were in danger as half a dozen family members stood accused, including Francis Dane himself. Another minister, George Burroughs, had been hanged, and thus Dane's status did not guarantee protection. He warned that his people were guilty of blood for accepting unfounded accusations against covenanted members of the church.
Dane and his family were in peril as six members of his family faced accusations, including Dane himself. Another minister, George Burroughs, had been executed, so Dane's status did not guarantee protection. He warned that his people were guilty of bloodshed for accepting unfounded accusations against covenanted church members.