What is the author communicating beyond the literal meaning of words on page 39

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.

In the sentence above, which verb is the irregular verb? a. laid b. warmed c. removed d. walked

The wind skittered playfully along the pathway, drawing leaves and bits of flowers along with it. which word gives the passage a cheerful mood?