First off, they can get the colonists to fight as allies whenever the British are at war with another state. Aside from that, Britain also knows that America has resources that Britain can really make use of. This is why they protect the colonies because they have resources that they want to protect as well. These two reasons are the main reasons as to why Paine believes that Britain really would protect the colonies.
Answer:
im pretty sure its the one in the middle but if its not if really sorry
Explanation:
It means lie, boiled in sorrow or basically you know very sad
I'm guessing it's C but I can ask my English teacher tomorrow