Final answer:
The specific context of 'purpled by the blood of ticks' is required to answer the multiple-choice question accurately. The provided references do not contain the line in question, so an accurate answer cannot be given without additional context.
Step-by-step explanation:
The phrase 'purpled by the blood of ticks' from line 6 seems to describe an unpleasant and alarming condition that might occur if a person were infested with ticks that had fed and engorged themselves. This imagery is not commonly found in picturesque descriptions but instead could indicate neglect or an unfortunate situation such as an unattended illness or exposure to a harsh environment.
However, without the specific context of the line from a poem, story, or book, it is not possible to accurately determine what was 'purpled by the blood of ticks.' Since the provided references do not contain the line in question, and imaginarily linking it to a particular scenario would be speculative, I cannot confidently provide an answer to the multiple-choice question posed.