It’s a noun a state of trouble, or a bad event that causes suffering or trouble
Based upon this very short excerpt, I'd say it develops an atmosphere of chaos.
The correct match of their characters are as follows.
And honoured everywhere for worthiness. this describes the knight due to honor.
At Alexandria, he, when it was won;Of courtliness, and stately manners took, this describes the prior
And would be held worthy of reverence In wisps hung down such locks as he'd on head, this describes the pardoner because of his gentleness.
But as to hood, for sport of it, he'd none,A lover and a lusty bachelor, this describes the squire because of his dedication
D, me; direct object is your answer! hope this helps!
