In the crucible what conflict does elizabeth experience as her husband seeks her guidance?

in the crucible does John Proctor have "no tongue for"?

why does proctor confess and then retract his confession?

why does elizabeth say her husband has "his goodness" as he is about to be hanged?

The conflict of lying to protect her husband or tell the truth. He has no tongue for slander. He confesses so that he can go home then retracts because of people like Rebbecca Nurse and not wanting to tell any more lies. He has his honesty back and she did not want to take it away from him.