He liked the man who knew how to keep faith in council and how to fight without fear by the side of his white friend. He liked him—not so much perhaps as a man likes his favorite dog—but still he liked him well enough to help and ask no questions . . .

Which words best describe the relationship between Arsat and the white man in “The Lagoon” by Joseph Conrad?


A.angry and jealous


B.unequal but respectful


C. friendly and warm


D.distrustful and competitive