The Lord Holder rose and so did the two younger men.

He turned slightly in his seat toward the other Lord Holders.

He had always stood most correctly behind the old Lord Holder, his father.

I'd like to know exactly what the Lord Holders' reactions are.

"We have got to keep that promise to the Lord Holders."

Those he admired most among the Lord Holders said little or nothing.

Not that anyone in their right mind would want him as a Lord Holder.

"Just like our Lord Holder," came a voice from somewhere in her audience.

And it's the duty of the Lord Holders to see that they get it.

She asked about him first because his would be the worst loss there, before he'd even had time to enjoy being a Lord Holder.