Tristian looks morose. "It appears that the merchants have decided they can do whatever they like in your king

Tristian looks morose. "It appears that the merchants have decided they can do whatever they like in your kingdom. They're asking you to control the free market! Do you even realize what that means? From now on, our farmers won't be allowed to sell their own crops for themselves. They'll have to hand over their goods to the trade guild for distribution – at prices specified by the merchants!"