Final answer:
The correct answer is Option 1: Marie de France. She wrote a series of short romances known as the 'Breton lays' and it is likely that they were dedicated to King Henry II and written for his court.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to this question is Option 1: Marie de France. Marie de France was a medieval French poet who wrote a series of short romances known as the 'Breton lays.' These lays, which include 'Milun,' 'Lanval,' and 'Chevrefoil,' were originally told by Breton bards. It is likely that these lays were written for the court of King Henry II, to whom Marie may have dedicated her works.