A direct object is a noun, pronoun or group of words serving as the receiving end of an action. So in this case,
Settlers (answer!)
This should be the answer as settlers are at the receiving end of the protection from the judge! :)
Answer:
This is a book
Explanation:
What is the point of asking this? It's common sense.
Answer: Because when Sir Gawain cut off the nights head, the head and reminded him the pact that Gawain had to seek him in a year and a day at the Green Chapel.
