troop
a group of people; a group of soldiers
grumbled
complained in a low voice
spare
to allow or share
nudged
to push gently or touch someone to gain their attention
fetch
to go for something and bring it back
herded
to gather or come together
prancing
to raise the front legs and spring forward with the rear legs
saluted
to show respect by raising the hand to the forehead
ladled
to dip or scoop
kettle
a wide, deep pot used for boiling liquids
declared
to announce, to say strongly
sacristan
religious official