"Surely, this fool is merely a symbol. He himself is not important. But all the influential people of the baro

"Surely, this fool is merely a symbol. He himself is not important. But all the influential people of the barony are holding their breaths, waiting for your decision. They need to know they can do business with us, or we'll be seen as a danger. If I were you, I wouldn't want to look like a fanatic, or a hostage of my own principles. Approve this small request, and be done with this greedy fellow."