Iwould have bled to death if you had not cared for my wound. i intended to kill you, and you have saved my life. now, if i live, and if you wish it, i will serve you faithfully. forgive me! " what does this passage tell readers about the bearded man? a. he has been transformed by the kindness the king has shown him. b. he learns how to be forgiving and compassionate from the hermit. c. he does not plan to keep his promise to the king. d. he does not know that it was the king who caused his injuries in the first place.