Adapted from Choosing a Profession by Mary Lamb

Oft on her favourite's future lot she thought;
To know the bent of his young mind she sought,
For much the kind preceptress wished to find
To what profession he was most inclined,
That where his genius led they might him train;
For nature's kindly bent she held not vain.
But vain her efforts to explore his will;
The frequent question he evaded still;
Till on a day at length he to her came
1
What does bent mean in the poem?
A.
bowed
B.
intent
C.
reaction
D.
yielding