You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: WHAT THE "MEL" 
Clue: He penned the immortal introduction "Call me Ishmael"

Answer: herman melville


Question: Category: E BEFORE I 
Clue: Hold your horses! & to make it easier, use these straps that attach to the bit of the bridle

Answer: reins


Question: Category: HISTORIC NAMES 
Clue: Jules Mazarin was one in the 17th century, Stan Musial in the 20th

Answer:
cardinal