Read the excerpt from "Gawayne." What is the best inference a reader can make from this excerpt? "Forgive me, lady," said he;"... you can perhaps help me; if you would do this, lady, and teach me how to pay my ransom, I will grant anything you ask as a reward.". The deformed lady said: "Swear to me... that you will grant me whatever... lask, and I will help you to the secret. Yes, Sir King, I know by secret means that you seek the answer to the question, 'What is it all women most desire? Many women have given you many replies, but I alone ... can give you the right answer. "Indeed, O grim lady, the oath I will take gladly," said King Arthur; and when he had sworn it ... the lady told him the secret, and he vowed with great bursts of laughter that this was indeed the right answer.

O The lady will ask Arthur for a very large reward.
O The lady's answer to the question is incorrect.
O The lady will no longer be there when Arthur returns.
O The lady has given him too many replies

The excerpt represents that the women desire money rewards the most as they get attracted by wealth and luxury in life. However, it is not the perception of most women as many would prioritize love or career.

Hence, the interest in money reward is short-term but people believe it to be the long-term interest that women possess.

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