4. Which quotation from the passage is the clearest example of concession?
a. They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
(paragraph 3)
b. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest.
(paragraph 4)
c. It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. (paragraph 5)
d. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-but there is no peace. (paragraph 5)