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Q: Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : (100 to 105) 'What dost thou do here ?' the Bishop he said, 'I prithee now tell to me; 'I am a bold harper', quoth Robin Hood, 'And the best in the north countree'. 'O welcome, O welcome!' the Bishop he said, 'That music best pleaseth me.' 'You shall have no music', quoth Robin Hood, 'Till the bride and the bridegroom I see'. With that came in a wealthy knight, Which was both grave and old, And after him a finikin lass, Did shine like glistening gold. 'This is no fit match', quoth bold Robin Hood, 'That you do seem to make here; 'For since we are come into the church, The bride she shall choose her own dear'. 'I prithee now ____' The expression means:
  • A. I order you
  • B. I prevent you
  • C. I warn you
  • D. I request you
Correct Answer: Option D - 'I prithee now' …….. The expression means 'I request you'. 'Prithee' is an old-fashioned way of saying 'Please' or 'if you please'. It was commonly used in early Modern English.
D. 'I prithee now' …….. The expression means 'I request you'. 'Prithee' is an old-fashioned way of saying 'Please' or 'if you please'. It was commonly used in early Modern English.

Explanations:

'I prithee now' …….. The expression means 'I request you'. 'Prithee' is an old-fashioned way of saying 'Please' or 'if you please'. It was commonly used in early Modern English.