gentlemen

Question 1

hundreds of thousands are in want of common
comforts, sir.”

Answer 1

Poor people lack the basic requirements for life (“common necessities”), as well as the things that make life bearable (“common comforts”)

Question 2

“I will!” cried the old gentleman.

Answer 2

The phrase reveals an emotional moment where the elderly man is declaring his intentions or making a promise emphatically and with conviction. The use of “cried” indicates that this is not just a simple statement but one filled with passion