In paragraph 6, what effect does the phrase “sacred and sacrosanct” have on the meaning and tone of the speech?

The verb in the sentence is in what voice

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.