As Bierce chooses to write the third section of the story through Farquhar's perspective, the story begins to reveal the use of figurative language that the previous two sections didn't include. In particular, Bierce makes use of imagery. He gives a vivid description of Farquhar's supposed escape and the sights and sounds he sees and hears. He describes nature in great detail; for example, the veins as well as the sounds of tiny insects.
Answer:
I don't think it <em>means</em><em> </em>anything. The boy may just be trying to mess with you in a friendly way.
Hope this helps, though. :)
Another answer for “it was” is it happen, be, even honestly
