In paragraph 12 of "A Modest Proposal," Swift writes a very sarcastic line describing why the landlords have the "best title to the children." Which quote from the text describes the word "landlords"?

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In paragraph 12 of "A Modest Proposal," Swift writes a very sarcastic line describing why the landlords have the "best title to the children." Which quote from the text describes the word "landlords"?

a. I grant this food somewhat dear
b. very proper for landlords who, as they
c. have already devoured most of the parents
d. seem to have the best title to the children