The shopkeeper didn't dare to echo the old squire's insults towards the mayor and the judge, but he couldn't oppose him either, so he just kept flattering him: "Who in Druiysk doesn't know that you're the most kind-hearted, sir? Even the priest in the church wouldn't dare to say he's more devout to God than you are. Your land rent is the lowest. Whenever there's an event to donate to the poor or show loyalty to the Emperor, you're the most active. Whenever people on this street talk about you, they say you're truly a godsend, and us, the humble folks, feel like we're meeting God when we see you; to receive your care is truly a blessing across lifetimes!"
Perhaps because he was used to hearing these flattering words regularly, the old squire took the shopkeeper's words quite sincerely.
