(1) The very inclusions of the various accusations of Witchcraft, which besprinkle the book, are seemingly against the scientific mindset of the times.

(2) It was a dim, old-fashioned chamber, festooned with cobwebs, and besprinkled with antique dust.

(3) His vesture was dabbled in blood - and his broad brow, with all the features of the face, was besprinkled with the scarlet horror.

(4) He staggered against the rock, and felt it chill and damp; while a hanging twig, that had been all on fire, besprinkled his cheek with the coldest dew.

(5) Before him walked two footmen, leading by the bridle a white hackney, covered with a housing of blue velvet, besprinkled with flowers-de-luce and gold tissue.