Question

Jacob went out, and observed that they were coming in a direction that would lead near the cottage.

a. Who is “they” referred to? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

I think "they reffer to the troopers"

because Edward came in and said ,"There are the troopers galloping in the forest".

and then Jacob went out,and observed that "they" were coming in a direction that would lead near the cottage.

so "They reffer to the troopers"

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