Although the soldiers can't stop the advancing army, they can help you get over the wall. They're just enough to climb over and land safely. They don't have the original force, but they're strong enough to keep you safe. The prince asks if they've come back yet. The scout hasn't returned yet, and the prince wants to know if there's anything he can do to stop the troop movement. He tells the prince to gather the soldiers and search for the missing princess.