Which conclusion to this short story is MOST LIKELY because it follows from what Bruce has observed?
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He closed his eyes and drifted into sleep, but was soon awakened by a
dreadful nightmare. He got up and smashed the spider. He and his men
were killed in battle.
He arose and called his men together. He told them of his plans, and sent
them out with messages of cheer to his disheartened people. Soon there
was an army of brave Scotch-men around him. Another battle was fought,
and the King of England was defeated.
He arose and called his men together. He told them of his plans, and sent
them home with messages to their families that they would never have
need to battle again. He was loved and cherished by his brave Scotch-men
and their families. He lived to be old and wise,
He closed his eyes and dreamed of victory in battle against the King of
England. When the first lights of day peaked forth, he awakened, dressed
and glanced at the bright new day. But when he saw the spider he shook
his head in disgust that he was so easily heartened.
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D)