"We should allow him use of the main square, and even take it upon ourselves to build a stage for his premiere

"We should allow him use of the main square, and even take it upon ourselves to build a stage for his premiere. Moreover, we might fund the production and ensure his troupe receives all the best decorations and costumes. The more he owes us, the easier it will be to convince him to censor any part we find disagreeable – and add as much fanfare and eulogies as we like."