(C). Poor people were expected to tolerate any ridicule made by the rich.
Explanation:
This is the sentence that describes the feeling that is implied in this passage. In this passage, we learn that two rich men were making fun of or insulting a poor man. Although we do not know exactly what it is they are doing, we do know that it is making the speaker uncomfortable and miserable. However, he feels that he cannot complain because they are rich and strong. This implies that poor people are expected to tolerate any ridicule from the rich.
