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 faced danger due to unfounded accusations against them, including Dane himself. The execution of another minister, George Burroughs, meant that Dane's protection was not guaranteed.  He argued that his people were guilty of violence for accepting false accusations against covenanted members of the church.