What early 19th century custom does the other for two in the following sentence the gentleman offered his services and pursuing that her modesty decline why situation we dared necessary took her up in his arms without further delay and carry her down the

A)a gentleman must not offer assistance to a lady in distress

B) it is a standard courtship ritual for a man to carry a lady in his arms

C) A lady must not except physical assistance from a man unknown to her

D)A lady modesty should prevent her from coming to the aid of a gentleman