They were to so arrange and order themselves and matters generally that two at least of them should always have him, or the place in which he was, within their sight.
They all vowed that the last of their lives should go before harm came to him.

Of course, Teuta understood, and so did Rupert.

And these young men are the persons most privileged in the whole Castle.

They are dear boys, every one of them, and we are all fond of them and respect them.
They simply idolize the baby.
Ever since that morning little Rupert has, unless it is at a time appointed for his sleeping, gone in his mother's arms.

I think in any other place there would be some State remonstrance at the whole royal family being at once and together in a dangerous position, but in the Blue Mountains danger and fear are not thought of--indeed, they can hardly be in their terminology.