I think A or C, not sure, might have to check! have a nice day!!
The underline word for this one is hapless. My answer would be <span>unlucky or unfortunate; pitiable. In this context, the narrator talks about the unlucky person who is compiling a series of dictionaries or lexicographies. Compiling it may be very complicated and long but at the end, there is something good that comes out from such action.</span>
The correct answer is C.
This sentence is the one that creates the most suspense because King Minos had made war upon King Aegeus and Athens.
Due to their feud and hostility, the reader does not know what will happen in the meeting of the two kings and will be eager to find out.