B.) Beside the knight is an old maid. She appears to be exhausted, and is covered in dirt and grime from cleaning all day long. She is obviously a person who knows the virtues of hard work. Is this the kind of person the King would trust?
C.) You decide that teamwork is the best method, and ask a nearby drunkard (who just snapped out of a stupor) to join you. He accepts. This should work, right?