Preceded by the beadle, and attended by an irregular procession of stern-browed men and unkindly-visaged women, Hester Prynne set forth towards the place appointed for her punishment.

海丝特·白兰跟着在前面开路，后昆随着拧眉攒购男人和心狠面人不成形队伍，走向指定让她示众地方。