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By sampling the riches of far-away countries and selling them on the markets in our capital, the our Traders have managed to progressively impose themselves on the Parliament. This done, it was easy to take control of all offices that could assure their power over the Republic. And who would hold this against them? Never has our nation been so flourishing, and the gold is pouring in as never before.\n\nYes, who? Squires, maybe, seeing their houses threatened with ruin as their estates are bought by the men in power? Presumably the Guilds also, as Traders favor profits on import more than protection of the home-made products. Maybe commoners also, growing tired of price increases on market stalls and of seeing rents double, for the greater benefit of Traders always eager to increase their wealth…\n\nIn the morning, upset crowds gather at the gates of the our ruler's palace, ready to batter them down.