THE LADY, OR THE TIGER?
by Frank R. Stockton
tiger, beast, animal
10- The tiger-cages of the kingdom were searched for the most savage and relentless beasts, from which the fiercest monster might be selected for the arena; and the ranks of maiden youth and beauty throughout the land were carefully surveyed by competent judges in order that the young man might have a fitting bride in case fate did not determine for him a different destiny. Of course, everybody knew that the deed with which the accused was charged had been done. He had loved the princess, and neither he, she, nor anyone else, thought of denying the fact; but the king would not think of allowing any fact of this kind to interfere with the workings of the tribunal, in which he took such great delight and satisfaction. No matter how the affair turned out, the youth would be disposed of, and the king would take an aesthetic pleasure in watching the course of events, which would determine whether or not the young man had done wrong in allowing himself to love the princess.
Which is the best summary of the highlighted section of paragraph 10 of "The Lady, or the Tiger?"
The king is pleased with himself knowing that either door will dispose of his daughter's lover.
The king knows that his daughter's lover will be sent to the door of the tiger.
The fiercest tiger and the most fair woman are chosen to stand behind the doors.