Attender kithmen scrambled about, clearing the way, while four loyal courtiers strode ahead to announce the Imperator's passage.
And, as a loyal courtier, and a man sympathetic to the plight of his fellow citizens, it pained him to mention these unpleasant truths.
One of his loyal courtiers suggested that the family should live at Vamka Mountain.
The loyal courtier who informed him of the place he should stay became Ananda, his cousin and attendant.
"However, once again, Soviet liberalism and the sovereignity of the Russian people are ultimately contingent on the good will of the father-czar and his loyal courtiers."
But as the war dragged on, even his most loyal courtiers could hardly bear to have lunch with him.
When he becomes involved with a chorus girl who he accidentally insults (by falling asleep), her indignation provides an opportunity for his loyal courtiers to bring him back to life.
In all their appearances they are seen as wise prophets or sages, loyal courtiers and majestic, powerful warriors.
He is now obliged to hew to the role of a loyal courtier with a specific place on the organization chart.
They came to him as loyal courtiers would to a ruined prince in exile.