<span>1. In whatever way we may regard these anecdotes, there can be no doubt that Bede took the utmost pains to assure himself of their importance. 2. He is careful to acquire, if possible, first-hand evidence; where this cannot be obtained, he scrupulously mentions the lack of it. He admits only the testimony of witnesses of high character and generally quotes them by name.</span>
I would say A because it's like telling you what she is doing and she is thinking about what he has done to her like kind of reflection of past events.