From the single sentence in paragraph 6, the reader knows that the author is probably about to-

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."

well people will have to mark your answer as the best answer. and from that u receive crowns.

~batmans wife dun dun

i can you with this question.