What circumstances did Goodman Brown's companion meet his ancestors?

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," Brown's companion, who is revealed to be the Devil, meets his ancestors during a dark and ominous gathering in the forest. This gathering showcases the moral corruption and hypocrisy of the townsfolk, as they engage in witchcraft and revelry. The companion's ancestors are portrayed as figures who have succumbed to evil, illustrating a legacy of sin that haunts Goodman Brown. This encounter forces Brown to confront the darkness within himself and his community.