In the context of 'The house fell into ruin after emancipation, when fear of the witch's influence drove the plantation's slaves away.', does 'The slaves didn't believe in witches, and stayed on the plantation.' serve as a direct counterargument?
The house fell into ruin after emancipation, when fear of the witch's influence drove the plantation's slaves away.###The slaves didn't believe in witches, and stayed on the plantation.