In the highlighted section of Paragraph 5, de Vaca says he
would have hailed death with
delight rather than do what?
A. see so many around him in such a
condition
B. continue to endure the intense cold
and hunger
C. face a sacrificial death at the hands of
the Native Americans

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.