Character Analysis: Marshal Herrick

I chose choice 2 to write my essay about option .2. We are told in Act Two that Marshal Herrick is “somewhat shamefaced” upon entering the Proctor household. When chaining Elizabeth, he explains to John, “The law binds me, John, I cannot budge.” Clearly, he is a man uncomfortable with his assigned duty. Yet, he still performs the act out of respect for the chain of command. Is this the right thing to do? Is it more important to follow orders or to follow your own sense of right and wrong? Explain your answer with examples.
In my personal opinion Marshal Herrick should have explained his beliefs and explained that he couldn’t do what he was asked to do because it goes against his personal beliefs. I feel as if your personal beliefs should matter