Read the dialogue below from "A Coward" by Guy de Maupassant and answer the question that follows.
He [Viscount Signoles] went across to the man and said:
"Sir, you are staring at those ladies in a manner I cannot permit. I must ask you to desist from your rudeness."
The other replied:
"Let me alone, will you!"
"Take care, sir," said the viscount between his teeth, "or you will force me to extreme measures."
Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the exchange of dialogue above?
A.The viscount is a gentleman.
B.The setting is in the past.
C.The viscount tries to hold back

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