Read this passage. Then, answer the question that follows.
Thus died K. Charles the 2d, of a Vigorous and robust constitution, and in all appearance capable of a longer life. A Prince of many Virtues, and many greate Imperfections, Debonaire, Easy of accesse, not bloudy or Cruel: His Countenance fierce, his voice greate, proper of person, every motion became him, a lover of the sea, and skillful of shipping, not affecting other studys, yet he had a laboratory and knew of many Empyrical Medicines.
-from the diary of John Evelyn, concerning the death of King Charles II, in 1685
What tradition is alluded to in this selection?
A. absolute rule by a king or queen
B. admiring one's country's leaders
C. questioning a mysterious death
D. the profession of sailing
