The passage provided does not directly reference a character named Nolan or specifically detail a theme about corruption in the context of justice or a justice system. Instead, it introduces Aaron Burr and the environment at Fort Massac, noting the excitement surrounding his visit and the Colonel's desire for him to stay longer.
If I had to select from the available responses based solely on the information in the passage, I would argue that none of them are directly supported by the excerpt. However, if the passage were to develop a theme about corruption surrounding Burr's character (given his historical context of being involved in controversial political actions and the duel with Hamilton), one might consider the response that mentions corruption favoring certain people, acknowledging that powerful individuals often escape accountability—a principle that could be thematically relevant to Burr's narrative.
To summarize, while the provided passage doesn't explicitly affirm any theme of corruption, if the larger context of the play involves elements tied to Burr's controversial life, one could argue for a choice centered on the corrupt justice system favoring certain individuals.
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