A, because "hobbled" is a adjective that means he was walking in a weird or awkward way.
This is a metaphor. unlike a simile, for example, Brave as a fox comma it does not use like or as. the definition of a metaphor is, a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
And honoured everywhere for worthiness; At Alexandria, he, when it was won - <em>Knight</em>. Knight is a siginificant character in the book. He has many qualities, but four of the them is emphasized in the book. He is worthy for this name because of the good qualities.
Of courtliness, and stately manners took; And would be held worthy of reverence - <em>Prioress</em>. Prioress tries hard to seem courtly.
In wisps hung down such locks as he'd on head; But as to hood, for sport of it, he'd none - <em>Pardoner</em>. Pardoner sells official church pardons and the lines is a reference to this act.
A lover and a lusty bachelor, With lock well curled, as if they'd laid in press - <em>Squire</em>. Squire is a young, handsome man as described in the lines who accompanies the Knight in his adventures.
One day, just before the wedding, the mischievous Winged Monkeys who lived nearby tossed Quelala into a river as a prank. Gayelette was very angry and punished the Winged Monkeys by making them three times the slaves to the owner of the Golden Cap. After the wedding, Quelala commanded them never to bother Gayelette again, and it can be presumed that she and her husband lived happily ever after.
The stump of the candle was lit by Lena
