The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. he her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. an hour later, after nightfall, he re-passed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. he was a federal scout.

based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?
farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
farquhar will pursue the soldier from the north.
farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation.
farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.