"Besides, what could they see but a hideous and desolate wilderness, full of wild beasts and wild men-and what multitude there might be of them they knew not...they could have little solace or content in respect of any outward objects." (William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation: Book1, Chapter IX)
The tone of the preceding passage can best be described as:
frightening
respectful
hopeful
dispassionate
I think the answer is frightening or dispassionate?
