Hester and the Mariner Sat in a Small Corner of the Market Place and Smiled on Her.

Hester prynne's repute before the public was so changed that a matron in town could not have held such intercourse with less result of scandal than herself. He appeared to recognize and did not hesitate to address her, as was usually the case. Wherever hester stood, a small vacant area,. a sort of magic circle had formed itself about her; it enabled them to speak together without risk of being overheard.