To find the pronouns in the sentence provided, let's break it down:
1. Before reaching the hermit's cell, he dismounted from his horse.
The pronouns in this sentence are:
- "he" (referring to a person who dismounted)
- "his" (referring to the possession of the person who dismounted)
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D) he/ his
These are the pronouns in the sentence that refer to a person (he) and show possession (his).