Answer:
There was a consensus among members of the meeting to make use of subtleties to appeal to the denizens of Falkworth Town to sheath their swords and not cause any incendiary skirmishes.
Consensus: general agreement
Subtleties: Not overt, covert.
Denizens: Residents of a place.
Incendiary: Something that can cause strife
We need the passage to be able to tell you anything about the tone. Comment it below and I'd be happy to try and help you.
(2) "Relief at being alive and exasperation at his captive plight brought a strange medley of pious thank-offerings and sharp curses to Ulrich's lips."
Answer:
I think that he changed his mind because he didn't want to teach his children to abandon neighbors. I'm not sure
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