The Answer Is The Pilgrims Traveling To Canterbury And Telling Their Stories
The line in the excerpt from Arthur Conan Doyle's "The contest" which suggest that Emperor Nero was ruthless and the line is this one <span>“Quick, Policles, quick!” he cried. “My pony is tethered behind yonder grove. A grey he is, with red trappings. </span>Get you gone as hard as hoof will bear you, for if you are taken you will have no easy death.”
“No easy death! What mean you, Metas? Who is the fellow?”
<span>“Great Jupiter! did you not know? Where have you lived? <span>It is Nero the Emperor! Never would he pardon what you have said about his voice. </span>Quick, man, quick, or the guards will be at your heels!”</span>
Excuse me if i'm wrong, but I believe its B.
Answer:
1. The Fall of Western Roman Empire (476 AD)
2. Charles the Hammer and the Battle of Tours (732 AD)
3. Charlemagne, the Emperor of Romans (800 AD)
JUST SOME INFO:
The downfall of the Roman Empire in the west led to the formation of the Frankish states in the late 15th century A.D.
The fertile plains, land, cattle, weapons , and horses attracted the Frankish nobility.
The Battle of Tours was encountered among Franks and Burgundian against the Muslims in 732. The leader of the battle from the Christian side was Charles Martel. He played a significant role in defeating the army of Spanish Moors who were trying to enter Western Europe.
Charlemagne (called Charles I) was king of Frank and Lombards, and under Pope Leo III, crowned as the emperor of Rome in 800 A.D. He was known for his military skills and political capabilities.
Thus we can conclude that the events like the fall of the Roman Empire, The battle of Tours and the founding of the Holy Roman Empire played a vital role in the Middle Ages in Europe.