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Read these sentences from "The Cask of Amontillado." I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. The earliest indication I had of this was a low moaning cry from the depth of the recess. ... There was then a long and obstinate silence.
How does the author create surprise in these sentences? A by withholding information about Fortunato's condition Bby flashing back to Fortunato drinking the wine C by foreshadowing what will happen to Montresor D by revealing shocking information about Montresor's cask