"Oh yes, from the Duchy of Gardens level, some say the Queen of Apples herself? A great chimerical beast census. Resources and all that. I suppose it makes sense, after all, wise rulers seek to know their resources for the good of the people, and as it is the nobles handling it, I can't say we commoners have been overly burdened. Our Chieftain, who as you know I highly respect, has taken most of it on herself though Goldfinch has been assisting." Wayburton actually approves of noble rule, but with uplifted commoners. He's written books.