"Which quote from paragraph 17 best supports the answer to Part A?
I had hitherto supposed him to be the murderer of my brother, and I eagerly sought a confirmation or denial of this opinion.
As he said this, he led the way across the ice: I followed. My heart was full, and I did not answer him; but as I proceeded. I weighed the various arguments that he ham
and determined at least to listen to his tale.
The air was cold, and the rain again began to descend: we entered the hut, the fiend with an air of exultation, I with a heavy heart and depressed spirits
But I consented to listen; and, seating myself by the fire which my odious companion had lighted, he thus began his tale.