Which of the following choices best summarizes what the statement in the following passage is suggesting? “Mercy on us, goodwife!” exclaimed a man in the crowd, "is there no virtue in woman, save what springs from a wholesome fear of the gallows?" Answer choices for the above question A. Most women don’t commit adultery or lie to their husbands. B. Women are more inclined do what is right when threatened with punishment. C. The women in the crowd spreading rumors are as bad as Hester Prynne. D. Hester should be sent to the gallows for her crimes.