Stephen appears to have had several objectives in mind, including both ensuring the loyalty of his key supporters by granting them these honours, and improving his defences in key parts of the kingdom.
У Стефана, по-видимому, было несколько целей, включая обеспечение верности ключевых сторонников путём оказания им этих почестей и улучшение защиты в ключевых частях королевства.