In the intervening years since the Abbot of Whalley 's curse she has indeed become a witch , feared throughout the district .
The two sisters are grandchildren of Nicholas and Bess Demdike 's unbaptised child , now known as Mother Demdike .
In the intervening years since the Abbot of Whalley 's curse Bess Demdike has indeed become a witch , feared throughout the district .
The two sisters are grandchildren of Nicholas and Bess Demdike 's unbaptised child , now known as Mother Demdike .