"gentlemen” said he, "i take pains to preach
in churches with a lofty, resonant voice,
regular as a bell i ring it out,
for everything i say i have by heart:
my text’s the same one as it always was . .”

which statement best describes how the pardoner is characterized in this passage?

he is an intellectual who is inspired by academics.
he is a confident, suave performer.
he is a heartless, vindictive leader.
he is a caring counselor who is devoted to service.