Answer:
I think Ponyboy meant that Dally died bravely, or in a heroic way.
Explanation:
Gallant is defined as brave and heroic.
These lines brilliantly depict a bleak scene in the frozen North. "The heavens scowled" suggests the skies were dark and forbidding; "the huskies howled" suggests the eerie sound of the dogs; "the winds began to blow" suggests an approaching storm. All three phrases give the impression that something tragic is about to happen in this cold, Arctic environment.
The correct answer is: Ice
