Answer - D. <span>commend himself to his lady love and ask for her aid
</span>Before engaging in battle, Don Quixote takes a moment to commend himself, often in a comedic way, and to for the assistance of his lady love, also in a comedic way.
(If I'm correct, is this a question about "Esperanza Rising"?)
If so: Esperanza started panicking because while she was trying to escape into the night, in order to protect the women from the bandits and from Tio Luis, Esperanza was not able to say goodbye to her friend, Marisol, and the lack of space, (combined with the actual realization that she was leaving her home), in the wagon's secret compartment, caused Esperanza to panic.
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To provide details on the main storyline and add interest,
complications, and intrigue. </span>