Something you can use

A pen you use it to write.

A mask stay safe

Explanation:

i believe it is "“i’ll beat thee, but i would infect my hands.”

explanation:

a) the british government verbally threatens the colonies.

b) the british government has sent navies and armies to the colonies.

c) the british government argues against separation in the house of commons.

d) the british government has sent petitions and letters to all of the colonists.