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Hester Learns of Chillingworth's Plan from "The Scarlet Letter". In the marketplace, Hester learns from the ship captain that Roger Chillingworth has also booked passage on the ship to Bristol.

on Election Day, before the procession

Hester Learns of Chillingworth's Plan

In the marketplace, Hester learns from the ship captain that Roger Chillingworth has also booked passage on the ship to Bristol. This means Chillingworth plans to continue his revenge. Hester is horrified but cannot warn Dimmesdale, who is about to preach the Election Sermon. She realizes their escape plan is compromised.