What do you learn about “the pardoner’s tale” by rereading these lines? and then death went his way without a word. / he’s killed a thousand in the present plague, / and, sir, it doesn’t do to be too vague / if you should meet him; you had best be wary.

Athe plague poses a serious threat to this society.

Bthe rioters should stay away from death.

Cdeath would rather not speak.

Ddeath can be avoided if you are careful.