Her protection can be explained away easily to the witch finders: concern for those of the lands she will one day inherit. Suspicion may be raised, but she trusts her father.

Protect those here, and they will all be safe.

It's the feeling the man doesn't trust her. Then again, she may be projecting her own feelings. As much as she knows of the estate, she's had to stay distant. It makes her an unknown.

"The land here is nothing without its people. To lose one to this madness would be a tragedy. I thank you for your help, and caution."