B) The second sentence implies that the night watchman is stressed and underfed; the first implies that he is gracefully lean.
Explanation:
While the adjective "slender" makes reference to the man's physique, meaning that he has a healthy weight and the characteristics of a slim person, the adjective "gaunt" refers to the deplorable conditions in which the man is. By being "gaunt", he looks malnourished and is probably in an inadecuate pysichological condition.
<span>My answer is C. admiring. He was admiring the gallantry and courage of
the British cavalry who charged the Russian guns during the Crimean War. Though only armed with sabers and lances,
they charge straight into heavy artillery and many lost their lives in the
process.</span>
