Sir Gabriel made room for the king when he felt ready to talk, he let king speak and he stood bit behind him and observed the crowd. His hand is no near the sword nor shield but he warily looks upon those who were ready to draw their swords just by touching the handle. But he is glad this did not explode things further. Now is all up to king's serenity to plea for the knights and see do the knights accept the apology and secondly how many feel enough patriotism to join their cause to restore the kingdom and arrest the protectors. He thinks more than few could join because just for that; get even or scored with protectors if not for loyalty but they would not join alone if no one else joins up. Sir Gabriel waits in patient calm silence for knight's to make decision or see does anyone decide speak for themselves in the crowd. Stepping in now would reduce king's own personal impact and he does not want look one who rules or speaks king's stead when this is meant to be entirely personal apology and plea from king himself.