[ They give it a little chuckle. ]

Well, I will tell you something. If you manage double his, I shall grant you the grandest congratulations.

By which I mean it will be so because I am the one saying so.

[ Not that they think he needs encouragement, but...who knows? It's probably in good fun. Maybe they can try to sneak in some snacks in case these kids forgot to grab enough bites... ]