Because they were going to take Pearl away because the citizens thought it was their Christian duty to try to save Pearl from Hester's sin.
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The fact that Hester would constantly remind Pearl of the consequences of sin is what convinced the governor to let Hester keep Pearl. Hester supported herself and Pearl by sewing garments.
She showed up with a pair of gloves whcih she had fringed or embroidered to his order, and which were to be worn on some great occasion of state.Another reason was to seek an interview with a personage of so much power and activity in the affairs of the settlement.
Mr. Wilson, Dimmesdale and Chillingworth
Tecumseh doesn't recognize their authority.