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Read this passage from Act 1, Part 6, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

HALE: Pray you, someone take these!

PARRIS (delighted): Mr. Hale! Oh! it's good to see you again! (taking some books) My, they're heavy!

HALE (setting down his books): They must be; they are weighted with authority.

PARRIS (a little scared): Well, you do come prepared!

HALE: We shall need hard study if it comes to tracking down the Old Boy.

What is the meaning of the phrase "the Old Boy" in Reverend Hale's final statement?

A- It is a familiar, casual way to refer to the Devil.
B- It is a form of personification to refer to the truth.
C- It is a respectful way to refer to Parris.
D- It is a humorous way to refer to spirits and witchcraft.

(If there more than one correct answer please add both!