Thread:Recludam/@comment-16241899-20161211100835/@comment-26120048-20161211210744

But people like Jindosh or Sokolov are not on the same level as, let's say the Boyles. They are still below them and are basically working for them. They only have influence because they do/build/paint elaborate things which the aristocracy wants. However, the aristocracy could do perfectly well without Anton Sokolov, although they would be slightly less comfortable, but Sokolov could not do without them. And their influence is mediocre. Sokolov can refuse to paint your picture whereas the Pendletons can destroy your 'House' and can have you slave away in their silver mines.