Read the excerpt from "A Century Ride." "Go up to my room and lie down. I'll call the landlady, to make you some tea. You are starving. No, not a word. You've done your day's work, little woman, and earned a rest. You can come home to-morrow on the stage, if you're rested." So he foraged, and brought triumphantly forth half a chicken, a couple of slices of melon and some light biscuits, with a generous noggin of milk to wash it all down. The landlady grunted an inquiry, was informed of the facts, and forbidden to disturb herself, nor emerge from her bunk in the lean-to. Based on the context in the excerpt, the best meaning of the word "foraged" is "cooked." "looted." "purchased." "rummaged."

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There is nothing in the world which travels faster than these persian couriers . . it is said that men and horses are stationed along the road, equal in number to the number of days the journey takes - a man and a horse for each day. . neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. read this passage and highlight text that gives evidence as to why persian couriers are able to complete their jobs so quickly. according to evidence in the passage, why are persian couriers able to travel so quickly? check all that apply. men and horses are stationed along the road. they rest every night so they can go at top speed the following day. couriers do not allow bad weather to slow them down. they receive a reward upon the completion of their journey.