This is taken from Ethan Frome By Edith Wharton. I can infer that it refers to the Chronicle of being traveling from Bettsbridge to Starkfield in pre-trolley days. This novel was created in 1911 and it was adapted into a film, called by the same name "Ethan Frome", in 1993.
The entire ship's crew is vulnerable and scared, and Rainsford is saying it's all just imagination but everyone is susceptible
Answer:
go to the room beforehand and figure out what technology he needed to bring
Explanation:
This war took place around 1754. It lasted until 1763, I believe and it was a war fought in North American colonies.
Hopefully this helps. good luck.
