The correct answer is the following: option C. The statement that best describes both the manciple and the reeve is that they are clever and scheming. The manciple is described as a clever and charismatic character, that even though he is illiterate manages to work with a group of 30 lawyers, whom he successfully extorts money from.The reeve, named Oswald, is the manager of a lord's state, and because he is clever ha manages the state so successfully that he is able to hoard for himself some of the profits. It can be said that both characters are clever and scheming due to their actions.
