The Western King, who was noticing, said to the Lord High Admiral, who had been himself in command of the ship of war, and now stood close behind him: "Who are those men, Admiral ?" "The Guard of the Crown Prince, Your Majesty.

They are appointed by the Nation." "Tell me, Admiral, have they any special duties ?" "Yes, Your Majesty," came the answer: "to die, if need be, for the young Prince!" "Quite right! That is fine service.

But how if any of them should die ?" "Your Majesty, if one of them should die, there are ten thousand eager to take his place." "Fine, fine! It is good to have even one man eager to give his life for duty.

But ten thousand! That is what makes a nation!" When King Rupert reached the platform by the Flagstaff, the Royal Standard of the Blue Mountains was hauled up under it.

Rupert stood up and raised his hand.