The Crucible

Why doesnt the news that abigail and mercy have left town affect the decision of the court?

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The court needs to convict "witches" in the community. Convicting witches is their sole mandate, without convictions their job is irrelevant. The fact that Mercy and Abigail left town casts major doubt on everything that happened, the court couldn't have that.