Choose the correct answer.

What did Custard do to the pirate?

In the poem "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" by Ogden Nash, Custard the dragon confronts the pirate who has invaded Belinda's house. The pirate, armed with pistols and a cutlass, attempts to intimidate the household.

However, Custard, despite his earlier reputation for cowardice, bravely attacks the pirate. He makes a loud noise, snorts like an engine, and charges at the pirate, ultimately swallowing him whole.

Therefore, the correct answer is: a) ate him