Which of these statements about the prince is best supported by the following passage (lines 202-209 The prince's journey by prudent folk
was little blamed, though they loved him dear;
they whetted the hero, and hailed good omens,
And now the bold one from bands of Geats
comrades chose, the keenest of warriors
e'er he could find; with fourteen men
the sea-wood he sought, and, sailor proved, I
ed them on to the land's confines.
A. His people wish him well on his journey, and he has chosen great warriors to accompany him in battle.
B. His people resent that their beloved prince is leaving to help the ruler of another land.
O C. His weakness is sailing, and so he has recruited great sailors to help him on the journey.
O D. His legend can never reach the esteemed level he covets unless he slays the monster.