Appealing to Fortunato’s ego, Montresor tells him that he doesn't need to help him. He could ask someone else.
1.) <span>Because proctor doesn't have any proof of the affair and no witnesses were around
2.) </span><span>Because she wants him to be honest and tell the truth
3.)</span><span>Because he had an affair with Abigail and got caught/ their marriage is going downhill because he hasn't gone to make an attempt to end it</span>
I do not know because I have a small brain