This moment takes place while Balfour is on a tiny island. He succumbs to hopelessness when he attempts to cross the river but finds it too deep. He discovers that his "yard" (a piece of wood he intended to use for floating) has been swept away. Feeling trapped on the islet with no means of escape, he lets his despair overcome him and starts to cry.
The appropriate response is A) to reflect on a significant experience in his life that he aspires to share with his children.
I think it is the line beginning with take thy beak from my heart...
The following reasons support this conclusion:
<span>Ringing and vibrating mobile devices interfere with classroom teaching.
</span><span>Numerous applications and website content can contain unsuitable material.</span>