The appearance of the tired commander makes a vivid impression on Nate. Which of the
following sentences from the story best supports this statement?
A “As they halted, waiting for the rest of the troops to catch up, the one who seemed to be
the leader held up his hand in a gesture of greeting.”
B “He advanced toward the house, and Nate could see the lines of fatigue crossing his brow
and the silver hair around his deeply tanned face.”
C “‘Boy,’ the soldier said, ‘My men need food and shelter for the night.’”
D “‘Then maybe you could get your Pa to speak with me,’ the man said quietly, as if
remembering discarded manners.”