Which quotation best reveals the relationship between the marquis and the peasantry?
a. "he precipitated himself over the hillside, head first, as a person plunges into the river."
b. "lay hands on this stranger if he seeks to lodge in your village tonight, and be sure his business is honest."
c. "pick up that, philosopher and vendor of wine and spend it as you will."
d. "you dogs! i would ride over any of you very willingly, and exterminate you from the earth."