Long and formal were the farewells , thrice ended and thrice renewed .<br>The Seeker -- he who had invited the lama to that haven from far-away Tibet , a silver-faced , hairless ascetic -- took no part in it , but meditated , as always , alone among the images .
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
The farewells were long and formal, where they were thrice ended and twice renewed.

Available choices:
(a). Yes;
(b). It's impossible to say;
(c). No;
(c).