Which of the following lines from the excerpt uses juxtaposition to describe Ballou's feelings about his possible demise?

A. "But, my dear wife, when I know, that with my own joys, I lay down nearly all of yours, and replace them in this life with care and sorrows."

B. "If it is necessary that I should fall on the battle-field for any country, I am ready."

C. "I know how strongly American civilization now leans upon the triumph of government, and how great a debt we owe to those who went before us through the blood and suffering of the Revolution."

D. "[I]am willing, perfectly willing to lay down all my joys in this life to help maintain this government, and to pay that debt."