He also begins to see Abigail for the liar that she is. Unfortunately, everyone is so determined to condemn these "witches" in order to clean up their righteous city, that they ignore Reverend Hale's revised opinion. For example, Hale defends Goody Proctor after she lies about her husband not being a lecher. Hale now knows that Proctor is going to be hanged. Upset and determined, Hale tries to change the judge's mind: "Your Excellency, this is a natural lie to tell; I beg you, stop now before another is condemned! I can no longer shut up about it." conscience: private vengeance is at work "through this testimony! From the beginning, this man seemed real to me. By my oath to Heaven, I believe it now. (114). Unfortunately, Abigail creates a diversion and Danforth is easily drawn into her lies. When Danforth judges unjustly at the end of Act III, Hale exclaims, "I denounce this proceeding, I leave this court!" (120). This shows Hale's complete and utter disrespect for a court he used to do his job.