Read paragraph 13
[13] For twenty-six days I was held a military prisoner in that black hole. I would not give in. I would not leave the state. At
any time, if I would do so, I could have my freedom General Chase and his bandits thought that by keeping me in that
cold cellar, I would catch the flue or pneumonia, and that would settle for them what to do with "old Mother Jones."
What tone does the underlined phrase contribute to?
OA. a provocative tone.
О в.
a determined tone.
OC. a nonchalant tone.
O D. a serious tone.