Because juliet is living on another side
I would probably go with C
This excerpt could be considered humorous because of the way in which the events are retell and because of the choice of words. their arrival is portrayed in such a way that the reader might think, it could have a deeper meaning. For example
"<span>It regarded us a while without curiosity but with caution, and after we were seen to be harmless" This might be understood as a fun way of expressing that people were all over them, to check who they were, they pay close attention to these "new people" until they were convinced they are fine. </span>
<span>He leads his sheep to the best pastures, which allows him to fulfill his responsibilities while still satisfying his desire to travel.
Santiago wants to travel, so in order to fulfill his dream he becomes a shepherd. That sense of finding the best place for his sheep follows him through even after he sells his flock. He is still acting within his shepherd instincts by seeking out the places where he can best fulfill his desires. </span>