The rabbit's white fur serves as 'protection from' predators during the winter.
His store was burned down because he refused to pay for 'protection'.
The policy offers complete 'protection against' fire and theft.
(..) But Ashley and Frank and the others have gone to clean out those woods... ...where you were attacked. It's what a great many of our Southern gentlemen have had... ...to do lately for our protection. And if they're captured, they'll be hanged, Scarlett! And it will be your fault! Another word, (..)1939 Gone with the Wind