The correct answer is D.
It is a type of metaphorical compound words usually found in old Norse epics such as Beowulf or similar.
Answer:
The victims must be believed.
Explanation:
Judge Danforth is saying that because witchcraft is an invisible crime, it can only be brought to trial based on verbal testimonies, and because a witch will not testify against herself, the victims' testimonies must be believed. Danforth also assumes that the witches will confess to their crimes after the victims testify. (In reference to <em>The </em><em>Crucible</em>).
Dr. Lanyon is an intelligent, respectable lawyer who is suspicious the "Mr. Hyde" is threatening or bullying Dr. Jekyll into giving him property and leaving money for him in his will. Because Dr. Lanyon is an intelligent man, he always looks for a logical, practical answer, which is why he does not wonder is Hyde and Jekyll are the same person.
