A.
They look like figures representing gluttony in a medieval morality play, and you expect ladies in wimples to appear and clowns dressed like monkeys.
B.
All at one time it can be brave, pitiful, squalid, heroic, messy, chivalrous, and obscene.
C.
She set her white face to him, passive like a helpless animal.
D.
They lift the letters and carry them off like stretchers.