Gabriel nods what prince says after he had done his inspection and replies; "Indeed it's bad but duke is indeed not against us and he is concerned for the kingdom. So he at least secures kingdom's borders while we solve out the conflict whitting. Also I trust his opinion can change once we repair your relations to your subjects and Protectors put on justice.<br/><br/>Anyways true, we need the former king's guard at our side and so while we wait for them to be summoned to listen you can think ahead what you say to them. Remember they all are, or were at least, men who had sense of honor but also pride in their duty towards your father and family. So when you removed them you did not take just their duties but their prides as well, when pride is removed it hurts a lot man's heart and can leave a festering wound.<br/><br/>So speak with honestly and dignified fashion as you can towards the knights, you do not command them return but you need request it. Also you need be humble, as you have done mistake and you have realized it but you need make knights realize it too. Anyways my recommendation is to start with simple apology towards them, as apology is not something you give in return for them joining back. You apologize them regardless what they plan to do in the end. After apology follow it with detailed tale of your situation and request for their help solve the matters, and then say if they do help you they can choose take their old duties back if they so desire. As either way; as king's guard or as knights of this country the country needs them help put down the protectors."<br/><br/>Gabriel hopes the king's nervousness is eased by simply talking how he will speak to the knights once they arrive to present. King is afraid that is much clear, but Gabriel wants the king not ruled by his fear in his speech and behavior towards the knights so to set things in order he told basic courtesy etiquette to help king set his thoughts straight.<br/><br/>After giving his advice Gabriel continues; "Anyways we will be one or two days here, I hope the castle is not attacked again or something screw up while we both are gone. But this is important corner stone in our plans so we both need be present here for now. Anyways do not take hot baths with your face deep in it, it will undo the glue. Anyways if you want we could use this spare time by practicing your swordplay along with soldiers who accompanied us and get perhaps lay of our surroundings also. Not spy mind you, but learn more about duke and the men who follow him so we know our potential ally or foe better."