How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Paul saw that Stilgar was too immersed in the Fremen way to consider the possibilities of any other. Here a leader took the reins from the dead hands of his predecessor, or slew among the strongest of his tribe if a leader died in the desert. Stilgar had risen to be a naib in that way. (42.83)
Stilgar is so wrapped up in the Fremen tradition that he can see no other way for Paul to become leader, even if it means his own death. Tradition and custom can be quite the taskmasters sometimes.