Read this excerpt from the very end of the story. The general made one of his deepest bows. "I see," he said. "Splendid! One of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. The other will sleep in this very excellent bed. On guard, Rainsford."

He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.

What important scene is left out of this part of the story?

a. the way that Zaroff and Rainsford talked out their disagreement about the value of hunting
b. the argument between Zaroff and Rainsford about who had to feed the dogs before bed
c. the physical fight that finally decided who won the game that Zaroff insisted they play
d. the conversation that answered most of Rainsford's questions about Zaroff's past