The ducal court was not noted for the strictness of its morals; the duke was a man of gallantry, and it was rumoured that the duchess followed her husband's example. what is implied in this sentence, without being directly stated?

If your choices were:

A.  The Duke and Duchess both like to travel

B.  Both the Duke and the Duchess had loose morals

C.  The Duke and the Duchess had an exquisite sense of propriety

D.  The Duke took the lead sometimes, but the Duchess didn't always follow obediently.

The answer would be B.

Explanation:

ah, shun the horrid gulf! by scylla fly.