In act ii, elizabeth encourages john to take what he knows about the girls to ezekial cheever, thus implying that he is a trusted acquaintance. however, it is cheever, tailor turned clerk of court, who comes to arrest elizabeth saying, "you know yourself! i must do as i am told." also, in act iii, he feels "compelled" to tell the court what he knows about john proctor as a christian. how do you explain his behavior?