Question

In line 102, the publican tells the rioters, “be on your guard with such an adversary.” What adversary is he talking about

Answer 1

The correct answer is Death.

Step-by-step explanation:

The publican refers to death as a great adversary, one everyone should be afraid of.

He says his opponent "has killed a thousand" and "went his way without a word".

He is an inevitable adversary that everyone should be face carefully, but always being prepared, knowing you can meet him any time, and anywhere.

Answer 2

This is an excerpt from the "Pardoner´s tale which is one of the Canterbury Tales written by Michael Young. Three young men depart to encounter Death and kill it. The adversary mentioned is "Death".