After he is wounded in Act III, Scene 1, Mercutio says to Romeo, "Why the devil came you between us? I / was hurt under your arm." Which of the following is the best paraphrase of Mercutio's words?

• I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die.
• Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me.
• Why has the devil caused me bad fortune?
• Your arm could not save me, Romeo.

• Why did you get in the way? I was hurt because of you.