When the sun was setting (a) —------ the treetops, the jailor came (b) — the room of Socrates to bid him prepare (c) —------- death. In those days, people were sentenced to death by giving a cup (d) —------ poison in Athens. Socrates knew this and he nodded (e) ------— the jailor. Bursting (f) ------— tears the jailor went out of the room and returned (g) —------- a cup of hemlock. Socrates lifted the cup to his lips. His pupils tried to keep back their tears but soon the room was filled (h) —------ the sound of weeping. With the cup of poison (i) —----- hand, Socrates said, “What is the strange sound? I have heard that a man should die (j) —------ peace. So, be silent and have patience.”