Why does Elizabeth mistrust him? He is afraid that if he reveals Abigail to be a fraud, she will confess their affair. - Elizabeth is even more upset to discover that Abigail and John have been alone, and she thinks John is hesitant to tell the court because he wants to protect Elizabeth.

Why does Elizabeth mistrust her husband?

Elizabeth mistrusts him because she is aware of their affair. Proctor is uncomfortable with Abigail's confiding in him on the nights events. He and Abigail had engaged in an illicit affair, and they had been caught by Elizabeth, his wife. This is why she does not trust her husband.

Why does Elizabeth pick up on this?

Why does Elizabeth pick up on this? Of what does John accuse Elizabeth? That she saved Elizabeth's life at the courthouse. As he is about to whip Mary Warren, John stops short.