In stanza 6, "their breath" refers to
the wind blowing through the boy's hair.
the dying men on the ship taking their last breath.
the heat from the flames on the boy's face.
the men from the enemy ship heavily breathing.

answer:

what story is this from?

explanation:

answer: the four parts of the "australian ballot" 1. the ballot paper is printed at public expense. 2. the ballot paper lists all candidates by position, as well as any other propositions. 3. ballot papers are distributed only at the polling place. 4. ballot papers are filled out by the voter in private. (secret ballot).