A certain Ameer was on a voyage in his ship when a great storm arose. One of the slaves on board, who had never been to sea, began to wail and cry out in fear. This went on for sometime and no one could silence him. In anger the Ameer asked, 'Is there no one here who can silence this wretched coward?'
A philosopher, who happened to be a passenger, said, 'I think I can quiet this man, Sir, if you give me full permission to do as I please with him.'
'Go ahead,' said the Ameer, you have my permission'.
The slave was afraid because

Options

A. the Ameer was about to beat him
B. there was a storm in the sea
C. he was about to be thrown into the sea
D. the journey was not coming to an end

Answer

B