The rest of this division of the poem develops the catastrophe of
cowardice and treachery. The elements of it are (1) Jamie’s youthfulness
and unsettled character, (2) Le Bon’s ability to play upon his weakness,
(3) the actual nearness of the Rees, (4) the apparently hopeless
condition of Hugh prolonged over several days.
=12.= That mercenary motives prompted him.
Do you believe the protestations of Jules that mercenary motives
do not prompt him? Does he “protest too much”?
=16.= The Rickarees were scattered to the West:
Why mention the Indians so early?
=19.= Three days a southwest wind may blow
A southwest wind on the plains is always warm, and seldom
carries rain.
Explain the application.