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In the realm of fantasy and epic tales, the concept of a cursed aria has been a captivating subject for centuries. The idea of an aria, a melody that has the power to enchant or curse those who hear it, holds a particular allure for a holy swordsman. The juxtaposition of a devout and honorable warrior being bound by a curse is a fascinating exploration of the theme of internal conflict. For a holy swordsman, one who wields their blade in the name of righteousness and justice, the burden of a cursed aria brings about a profound struggle. This internal conflict arises from the clash between their duty and their instinctive desire to rid themselves of the curse. While the holy swordsman seeks to vanquish evil and protect the innocent, they are unable to wield their blade without invoking the cursed aria and succumbing to its malevolent effects.

Wildwood Road & Wenham Street, Danvers, MA, USA

Three neighboring households on the east side of Salem Village were caught up in the delusion of 1692, all with family members accused of witchcraft Sarah and Peter Cloyce, Rebecca and George Jacobs Jr. In 1687 Andrews was one of four villagers the others being Joseph Porter, Joseph Hutchinson, and Job Swinnerton who asked for a special village committee to address their grievances relating to the public affairs of this place.

While the holy swordsman seeks to vanquish evil and protect the innocent, they are unable to wield their blade without invoking the cursed aria and succumbing to its malevolent effects. The cursed aria seeps into the soul of the holy swordsman, corrupting their intentions and polluting their actions. This internal corruption is both physical and spiritual, as the curse taints their once-pure sword with dark energy.

Sarah and Daniel Andrews Home, Site of

Daniel Andrews, one of the wealthiest men in Salem Village, was accused of witchcraft in May of 1692. He fled to avoid arrest.

Wildwood Road & Wenham Street, Danvers, MA, USA

Wildwood Road & Wenham Street, Danvers, MA, USA

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Three neighboring households on the east side of Salem Village were caught up in the delusion of 1692, all with family members accused of witchcraft: Sarah and Peter Cloyce, Rebecca and George Jacobs Jr., and Sarah and Daniel Andrews (alternate spelling Andrew). Paul Boyer and Stephen Nissenbaum, in their 1974 book Salem Possessed: The Social Origins of Witchcraft, say that both Cloyce and Jacobs Jr. were tenants of the wealthier Andrews.

Daniel Andrews was related by marriage to one of the most powerful families in Salem Village. He was a brother-in-law of Joseph, Israel, and Benjamin Porter, married to their sister Sarah. He was also a brother-in-law of George Jacobs Jr., who was married to Andrews’ sister Rebecca.

In 1687 Andrews was one of four villagers (the others being Joseph Porter, Joseph Hutchinson, and Job Swinnerton) who asked for a special village committee to address their “grievances relating to the public affairs of this place.” Andrews, like other members of the Porter family, was often in disagreement with the Putnam family, and did not support the ministers they backed.

In 1691, the sitting village committee was made up of supporters of Reverend Samuel Parris, who had arrived in 1689. In October of 1691, the old committee members were voted out and new members were voted in, including Andrews, Joseph Porter, and Joseph Hutchinson, as well as Joseph Putnam (half-brother of Thomas Putnam) and Rebecca Nurse’s husband Francis. This committee served during the entire period of the witchcraft trials. They were decidedly anti-Parris. They were particularly curious about why ownership of the parsonage had been transferred to Parris when he became minister.

The “afflictions” of young Salem Village girls began in the winter of 1692. Eminent men of the community stated the cause of these troubles must be witchcraft. The first three women to be accused of compacting with the devil were perfect targets – a beggar, a bedridden woman with scandal in her past, and a slave. Soon, though, fingers were pointing at God-fearing, respected members of the community, one of whom was Rebecca Nurse.

Andrews was concerned when Rebecca Nurse’s name was raised as a possible witch. Around the third week of March, he went, as part of a committee of four (the others were Israel Porter and his wife Elizabeth – sister of John Hathorne – as well as Peter Cloyce, who was married to Rebecca’s sister Sarah) to warn her of the gossip. Rebecca was amazed to learn that she could be suspected of witchcraft, and wondered, “. . . what sin hath God found out in me unrepented of, that he should lay such an affliction upon me in my old age?” Rebecca Nurse was arrested on March 24. Andrews was one of the 39 people who later signed a petition in her defense. Despite her family, friends, and neighbors defending her innocence, Rebecca Nurse would be convicted and hanged on July 19.

Daniel Andrews himself was accused of witchcraft in the spring. Rumblings began in April, the same month he was elected as a Salem Town selectman. Among his accusers by mid-May were Ann Putnam Jr., Mercy Lewis, Mary Walcott, and Abigail Williams – the girls likely getting their target list from Thomas Putnam and Samuel Parris. On May 14, a complaint was filed and an arrest warrant was issued for Andrews, which also named his brother-in-law and neighbor George Jacobs Jr. Marshal George Herrick reported that when Contable John Putnam arrived at Andrews’ home, it was discovered he’d fled, likely with Jacobs Jr.

Why was Daniel Andrews accused?

In disputes, he sided with the Porters, enemies of the principle accusers, the Putnam family and their allies. His election as a Salem Town selectman in April likely angered the Putnams, who themselves wanted to enter town politics. He was also something of an outsider. Daniel Andrews was born in Watertown MA and moved to Salem Town in 1669 when he was 25-years-old. He became a sought-after craftsman, principally a bricklayer, who worked on both the Jonathan Corwin house and the meetinghouse constructed in 1677. With his marriage to Sarah Porter, he also acquired a large piece of land in Salem Village and moved to a house on the property. Over the years he increased his Salem Village land, and in February of 1692, purchased a landing wharf on the Frost Fish Brook, which flowed into the Frost Fish River. This allowed him to easily bring supplies in, and ship his own agricultural products to Salem Town. While a large landowner in Salem Village (by 1695 Andrews was the fourth wealthiest man in the community), he would always remain a “Townsman” at heart and, possibly, considered an outsider by his fellow villagers. He was also related-by-marriage to the Jacobs family. By the time his arrest warrant was issued, George Jacobs Sr. and his granddaughter Margaret were already in jail, accused of witchcraft.

It is not known where Andrews and George Jacobs Jr. waited out the turmoil. Although Constable Herrick said it was “out of the country,” they were probably not too far away. When Andrews returned from hiding, he resumed something of a normal life. He was on the rates committee of the village, along with Joseph Putnam and Francis Nurse. The three men refused to collect taxes in late 1693 which would pay Reverend Parris’s salary and repair the meetinghouse.

Daniel Andrews died in 1702 at the age of 58.

The approximate location of the site of Daniel Andrews home is in the Juniper Ridge Open Space, near the intersection of Wenham Street and Wildwood Road.

Wildwood Road & Wenham Street, Danvers, MA, USA

The once noble weapon now becomes a cursed instrument, causing destruction and suffering instead of bringing about justice. The cursed aria serves as a constant reminder of the holy swordsman's internal struggle. They are torn between their desire to honor their sacred duty and their longing to be free from the curse that plagues them. Their mind is filled with conflicting thoughts, their heart heavy with desperation to break free from the aria's wicked grasp. As the holy swordsman battles on, their inner turmoil intensifies. The cursed aria becomes an all-consuming force, driving the holy swordsman deeper into despair and desolation. The once unyielding warrior now finds their spirit weakened and their determination wavering. Yet, amidst this turmoil, a flicker of hope remains - the hope that one day, they will find a way to break the curse and regain their true purpose. The journey to lift the curse becomes a quest of self-discovery for the holy swordsman. Through trials and tribulations, they uncover hidden truths about themselves, their faith, and the power they possess. It is through this arduous journey that they confront their own weaknesses, fears, and doubts, ultimately rising above them to reclaim their role as a true holy swordsman. In the end, the cursed aria serves as a transformative experience for the holy swordsman. It tests their character, challenges their beliefs, and forces them to question their own resolve. It is through this struggle that they are able to find redemption, not only from the curse but from their own inner demons. The cursed aria, although a source of great suffering, ultimately becomes a catalyst for growth, leading the holy swordsman to a newfound strength and unwavering faith. Thus, the aria of curse for a holy swordsman encapsulates the complex nature of a honorable warrior bound by a malevolent spell. It delves into the internal conflict of duty versus personal desires, the corruption of good intentions, and the transformative power of adversity. Through this captivating concept, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit of the holy swordsman, who rises above their curse to reclaim their true purpose and become a beacon of light in a dark world..

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