Well, at least the lead noble went out to battle personally and didn't hide in his keep. He has some honor.
Poor Albert. Wanting to rush back to protect his son. And he thinks he's not a good man. Of course, protecting one's child is a dangerous emotion. As Queen Mab said, "So many terrible things are done for love, For love will men mutilate themselves and murder rivals. For love will even a peaceful man go to war. For love, man will destroy himself, and that right willingly."