the kings guard knew their duty though , and even with the miserable conditions he knew they would fulfill their duties . `` you 're birthday 's in a couple of weeks , '' i said , looking up at him from within his wrap . i thought they would be more concerned about what happened to their country . no-no way did two beers make him do those things . we have to track them down and warn them . '' perspiration is not just through physical work . another bubble slipped past her lips . 