He also begins to see Abigail for the liar she is. Unfortunately, everyone is so determined to condemn these "witches" to cleanse their righteous city, that they ignore Reverend Hale's revised opinion. For example, Hale defends Goody Proctor after she lied that her husband was not a libertine. Hale now knows that Proctor will be hanged. Shocked and determined, Hale tries to change the judge's mind: "Your Excellency, it is a natural lie to tell; please stop now before another is convicted! I can no longer close my conscience to this: private revenge is working ". through this testimony! From the beginning this man convinced me. By my oath to Heaven, I believe him now. (114). Unfortunately, Abigail creates a distraction and Danforth is easily swept away by her lies. When Danforth judges unjustly at the end of Act III, Hale exclaims, "I denounce these proceedings, I leave this court!" (120). This demonstrates Hale's complete and utter lack of respect for the court in which he did his work