Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: The two sentinels fired again , independently and ineffectually . The hunted man saw all this over his shoulder ; he was now swimming vigorously with the current . His brain was as energetic as his arms and legs ; he thought with the rapidity of lightning . The officer , " he reasoned , " will not make that martinet 's error a second time . It is as easy to dodge a volley as a single shot . He has probably already given the command to fire at will .
Question: What is the man thinking of at this moment ?
Options: 
- None of the above choices .
 - He is trying to think of a way to survive this slaughter .
 - He is thinking about the nice and helpful officer .
 - He is thinking about the amazing and cute officer .


He is trying to think of a way to survive this slaughter .