But his tenants, the lessees and the farmers, are no longer his serfs, not even his vassals; they are free.

If he governs it is through influence and not by virtue of a command.

Proprietor and patron, he is held in respect.

Lord-lieutenant, officer in the militia, administrator, justice, he is visibly useful.

And, above all, he lives at home, from father to son; he belongs to the district.