"suppose a manâ€"a civilian and student of hangingâ€"should elude the picket post and perhaps get the better of the sentinel," said farquhar, smiling, "what could he accomplish?" based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction? farquhar will get caught by northern forces. farquhar will attempt to tamper with the bridge. farquhar will discover the truth about the soldiers he’s speaking with. farquhar will be executed for his crimes against the north.