"Mark well my words: unless you raise taxes, the barony simply will not survive. No matter what you decide, yo

"Mark well my words: unless you raise taxes, the barony simply will not survive. No matter what you decide, you will have to increase the taxes. We can hardly expect the peasantry to understand this necessity, but their understanding is not required. As for me and your other attendants involved in the country's finances – we will fully support you in your decision."