Question #1

 Bierce does include details about Peyton Farquhar, but none that describes why
he is going to be hung. I believe he creates suspense by doing this because, he
makes you want to know more about the man. He describes his lifestyle; civilian,
35, possibly a planter, etc. He also describes the features of Peyton; straight
nose, firm mouth, broad forehead, long, dark hair combed straight back, mustache
and a pointed beard, with large grey eyes. What Bierce has done is, he describes
Mr. Farquhar as a good guy, not involved in the murder of his fellow Americans,
whether they be Northern or Southerners.