I think Glacius too,
Might be wrong, idk
Answer:
a. he says he has known Steve and his family for years.
I think its direct address because he is speaking to someone directly. Hope this helps! :)
This is the line <span>from "The Pardoner's Tale" which reveals the Pardoner's feelings towards those to whom he preaches:
</span><span>"A yokel mind loves stories from of old..."
Yokel means uneducated. </span>