After he is wounded in Act III, Scene 1, Mercutio says to Romeo, "Why the devil came you between us? I / was hurt under your arm." Which of the following is the best paraphrase of Mercutio's words?
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I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die.
Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me
Why has the devil caused me bad fortune?
Your arm could not save me. Romeo.
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Why did you get in the middle of our fight? I got hurt because you didn't protect me with your arm.
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