Which of the following best summarizes what happens at the conclusion of this excerpt in Le Morte d’Arthur?
A. Arthur saves the kingdom from Mordred’s rebellion, and takes back the throne in peace.
B. Mordred defeats Arthur and brings on a period of misery in England.
C. Arthur kills and is mortally wounded by his enemy and disappears into legend.
D. Mordred leads the English to overthrow Arthur’s cruel reign.