At the tale's end rightful authority has been betrayed and may yet return but it is not here now what idea of leadership and loyalty in the present does this ending suggest?

The ending suggests a theme of uncertainty and the struggle to uphold principles of leadership and loyalty in the absence of rightful authority. It highlights the challenges of navigating power dynamics and maintaining loyalty when faced with betrayal and a lack of clear leadership. The characters are left to grApple with questions of allegiance and how to uphold their values in a time of turmoil and uncertainty.