Which evidence from the passage best supports the inference that the thanes are loyal and obedient to their leader? Check all that apply.

“Surrounded closely by his powerful thanes” shows the thanes stay near and support their leader. “Led by their prince” directly indicates that they follow his leadership. The other phrases describe someone rising, the rest proceeding, or a location, without showing the thanes’ loyalty or obedience.

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