In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

An old man that had traveled a long way (1)_____ a huge bundle of sticks, found himself (2)____ weary that he cast it (3)____ and called upon Death to deliver him from his most miserable existence. Death came straightway at his call and (4)______ him what he wanted. "Pray, good sir," says he, "does me but the favor to help me up with my burden (5)_____."