Read the following passage from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.
As night drew to a close that day, the prince found himself far down in the close-built portion of the city. His body was bruised, his hands were bleeding, and his rags were all besmirched with mud. He wandered on and on, and grew more and more bewildered, and so tired and faint he could hardly drag one foot after the other. He had ceased to ask questions of anyone, since they brought him only insult instead of information.
Which word best describes the mood the author is trying to establish?
Curiosity
Jealousy
Joy
Sadness