Moreover, though he had long lived in very close relations with the peasants, as their master, mediator, and above all as their adviser (the peasants trusted him, and would often come thirty miles to consult him), he had no definite opinion concerning them.
Además, vivía con gran frecuencia en íntima relación con el campesino, como señor y como intermediario y principalmente como consejero, ya que los aldeanos confiaban en él y a veces recorrían cuarenta verstas para pedirle consejos.