彼は最後まで主君に忠実な家臣だった。
He was a retainer loyal to his lord to the very end.
信長は有能な家臣を身分にとらわれず取り立てた。
Nobunaga promoted capable retainers regardless of their social rank.
藩主の死後、家臣たちは跡継ぎをめぐって対立した。
After the lord of the domain died, his retainers split over the question of succession.