The Admiral does have a very sharp sense of humour.

It will be harder for him without Jeeves, but a number will disregard him entirely as an idiot. He'll be safe from them. And there's nothing to be done about the random mishaps that take us all. If his well-being is to be taken into consideration, we ought to keep an eye out for how enterprising individuals could take advantage of him.

[With a smile] Perhaps you could extend your protection to him by becoming his fiancée?