be foolish to allow a child to be taught to use the Bible against herself. While Nat is initially in trouble for returning and evades capture, Kit's Uncle Matthew intervenes on his behalf. Soon after, Kit breaks off her engagement to William. Two engagements are announced: Mercy to John Holbrook and Judith to William Ashby. Kit decides to return to Barbados. However, she decides to talk to Nat first. Nat returns to Wethersfield with a surprise: he is the captain of a new boat. The boat is called the Witch, named after Kit. Kit asks to come on board the Witch but Nat says no, until he gets her Uncle Matthew's permission to marry her. Characters Katherine Tyler: Better known as "Kit," she is the protagonist, an independent, rebellious, and kind girl from a rich family in Barbados who lived with her grandfather before he died and struggles to find a new identity in Wethersfield as she lives with her Puritan aunt, Rachel, in the colony she is also thought of to be a witch. Sir Francis Tyler: Kit's grandfather (deceased). Hannah Tupper: A Quaker and outcast who is often rumored to be a witch, very mysterious. Nathaniel Eaton: Called "Nat" by most. He is Captain Eaton's son, and also Kit Tyler's true love and eventual husband. Rachel Wood: Kit's gentle aunt, the timid wife of Matthew Wood. Matthew Wood: Kit's strict Anti-Royalist uncle, an independent man. He is the husband of Rachel Wood and initially not fond of Kit. Mercy Wood: Kit's compassionate and patient cousin, sister of Judith, daughter of Matthew and Rachel Wood, requires crutches after an illness impacted her mobility. Marries John Holbrook. Judith Wood: Kit's haughty cousin, sister of Mercy, daughter of Matthew and Rachel Wood. Marries William Ashby. William Ashby: Kit's rich suitor, ends up marrying Judith. John Holbrook: Student of Dr. Gershom Bulkeley, who teaches him about theology, religion, and medicine, who is absorbed in learning, considers his teacher the highest of them all, and often doesn't think for himself. Ends up marrying Mercy. Dr. Gershom Bulkeley: Royalist minister (historical figure), teacher of John Holbrook. Goodwife Cruff: A narrow-minded local woman who accuses Kit of being a witch. Mother of Prudence Cruff. Goodman Adam Cruff: Goodwife Cruff's meek husband and father of Prudence Cruff. Prudence Cruff: Cruff's young, mistreated daughter who befriends Kit. Captain Eaton: Captain of the Dolphin and Nat's father. Mistress