drawn up in a line on the right side of the road, and the French occupied the left. At the head of the former, the great American commander [George
Washington], mounted on his noble courser, took his station, attended by his aides. At the head of the latter was posted the excellent Count
Rochambeau and his suite. The French troops, in complete uniform, displayed a martial and noble appearance; their bands of music, of which the timbrel
formed a part, is a delightful novelty, and produced while marching to the ground a most enchanting effect.
(2) The Americans, though not all in uniform, nor their dress so neat, yet exhibited an erect, soldierly air, and every countenance³ beamed with
satisfaction and joy. The concourse of spectators from the country was prodigious, in point of numbers was probably equal to the military, but universal
silence and order prevailed.
(3) It was about two o'clock when the captive army advanced through the line formed for their reception. Every eye was prepared to gaze on Lord
Cornwallis, the object of peculiar interest and solicitude; but he disappointed our anxious expectations; pretending indisposition, he made General
O'Hara his substitute as the leader of his army. This officer was followed by the conquered troops in a slow and solemn step, with shouldered arms, colors
cased and drums beating a British march. Having arrived at the head of the line, General O'Hara, elegantly mounted, advanced to his excellency the
commander-in-chief, taking off his hat, and apologized for the non-appearance of Earl Cornwallis. With his usual dignity and politeness, his excellency
pointed to Major-General Lincoln for directions, by whom the British army was conducted into a spacious field, where it was intended they should ground
their arms.
Select the correct answer.
How does the painting add the reader's understanding of the passage?
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The painting accurately and precisely depicts the moment where Lord Cornwallis surrenders to General Lincoln.
The painting allows the reader to visualize a romanticized and almost fictional version of what occurred at the surrender.
The painting helps the reader understand the depth of honor and civility expressed and conducted on both sides of the surrender.
The painting provides geographical context for the reader by showing the rural setting where the surrender took place.