What is most closely the main idea of the passage below (paragraph 3)?

It was not long before the water came to a boil, sending steam rising to the sky. Soon, a big crowd gathered around, and the herald proclaimed that all those who wished to try for the hand of the princess should come forward. A prince wearing beautiful clothes of fine silk stepped out of the crowd and walked boldly toward the fire. He was tall, strong, and good-looking. A hush fell on the crowd when, using a roll of cloth to cushion his hands, he seized the clay pot from the fire and lifted it straight to his lips. For a moment it looked as though he would succeed, but a blast of heat caught him in the face, and he quickly put the pot back on the fire again and walked away, his head bowed in shame. In turn, other princes, noblemen, warriors, and hunters came forward with great bravado, but sadly they all failed, one after another, and slunk away.
Answer choices for the above question

A. The big crowd wanted to see who would try for the hand of the princess.

B. The prince was almost able to drink from the clay pot, but at the last second, the heat scared him away.

C. A lot of other people wished they were brave enough to face the challenge.

D. Everyone who tried to win the hand of the princess failed, because the pot was too hot.