Answer:
depends on the number of invitations that were given out and the size or accomodation
Lol here's some advice: always be yourself, no matter what. don't ever change who you are for anybody :)
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! :)