Why did the watchmen retreat? a. they were cowards b. they remembered the last murder c. they bribed before hand by the pirates d. they were informed earlier about mr. taft’s plan

D). They were informed earlier about Mr. Taft’s plan.

Explanation:

The watchman retreated as they had been informed previously about Mr. Taft's plan. The evidence to this claim is provided within the sentence as it says "wisely retreated" and "it was in the plan for them to retreat" that clearly portrays the purpose of watchman and Mr. Taft to withdraw their boat "before so overwhelming a force". Thus, option D is the correct answer.

the author develops a cold, and scared tone. making the reader shudder with fear, and suddenly become cold. i'm guessing that he's writing a scary novel, or maybe about a chilly december night.

the answer is b-$11,337.