In “Paul Revere’s Ride,” what is the meaning of the signals “One, if by land, and two, if by sea . . .”?
a.
One man will signal if they come by land and two men will signal if they come by sea.
b.
There will be one hour’s notice if they come by land, two if they come by sea.
c.
There will be one spy among the British if they come by land, two spies if they come by sea.
d.
There will be one lantern in the belfry if they come by land, two lanterns if they come by sea.

Question

In “Paul Revere’s Ride,” what is the meaning of the signals “One, if by land, and two, if by sea . . .”?
a.
One man will signal if they come by land and two men will signal if they come by sea.
b.
There will be one hour’s notice if they come by land, two if they come by sea.
c.
There will be one spy among the British if they come by land, two spies if they come by sea.
d.
There will be one lantern in the belfry if they come by land, two lanterns if they come by sea.

anonymous · Answer

Nevermind, its D.