In the story, a young puppy questions their purpose and the actions they should take. The reply emphasizes patience, vigilance, and caring for the princesses, ensuring they remain happy and unafraid during challenging times.
What do we do? asked the next-oldest puppy, one who rarely spoke. What can we do? Watch. Wait. Protect the princesses. Keep them cheerful and unafraid. They will need whole hearts and the memory of happiness, at least, to have any chance of doing what must be done.