The narrator wants to see the ship sink in battle or a massive storm, resting at the bottom of the ocean rather than just being retired as a vessel. Since it had seen so much blood and action in its life, the narrator feels it deserves to go out in a blaze of glory.
The liquid in the bottle <u>smells</u> like some kind of acid.
I believe B is your answer.
Answer: He wanted to ring the bells to celebrate victory.
Explanation:
The "Cross of Gold" speech that advocated for the coinage of silver was delivered by William Jennings Bryan, a former United States Representative from Nebraska.