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"You just expected him to kill someone else, some of those foreigners, that weren't there because they had any say about it, but because they had to be there, poor wretches—conscripts, or whatever they call 'em"
These lines are a manifestation of author's strong opposition to the traditional ways of showing patriotism, showing empathy towards the poor and helpless foreigners who could not do anything and were likely to be killed.
They would in fact find both because they found it frightening but also partly truthful which could also add hope.
Answer:
A
It conveys the pitch, tone and emotion of the dialogue.
