The narrator joins the group of pilgrims as a result of in the canterbury tales.
chance or pure accident
the intervention of the innkeeper
arrangements made through the church
pre-existing friendships with the other pilgrims

The correct answer among all the other choices is "the intervention of the innkeeper." The narrator joins the group of pilgrims as a result of the intervention of the innkeeper. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.