Answer:
d. The powerful act to preserve power.
Explanation:
Deputy Governor Danforth oversees witchcraft in Salem, just as in different parts of Massachusetts. He considers himself reasonable, so it bothers and irritates him to find that individuals dread the court. He trusts that no honest individual should fear the court, and that he and Judge Hathorne are guided by God, so no one will be rebuffed treacherously.
