Read the excerpt.

“‘Run with her along the path. I shall keep them back, for they have no firearms, and landing in the face of a man with a gun is certain death for some. Run with her. On the other side of that wood there is a fisherman’s house—and a canoe. When I have fired all the shots I will follow. I am a great runner, and before they can come up we shall be gone.’”

In “The Lagoon” by Joseph Conrad, why were Arsat and his brother separated while running from their pursuers?

A. Arsat’s brother betrayed Arsat and joined the pursuers.

B. Arsat and Diamelen ran in the wrong direction.

C. Arsat’s brother was not a fast runner and fell behind.

D. Arsat’s brother was holding their pursuers off with a gun.