There was need of haste, too.

He knew his orders, and he would start in the morning at the very first breath of dawn.

He was also empowered, if necessary, to fight for her safety.

The rifles and pistols in the automobile were sufficient proof of it, and he had been trained to shoot by the Prince's head forester, Muller.
Herr Johann Ignatz Leinfelder was much impressed.

This young chauffeur who spoke with such assurance was a fine, upstanding fellow, obviously strong and brave, the very kind of a man whom a prince like Auersperg would employ on a duty of such great importance.