They were prosperous farmers, who lived in large farmhouses, more like manor houses, and who were soon keen to extend their possessions and to gain political influence.
Nad olid jõukad talupojad, kes elasid suures talumajas, rohkem nagu mõisamajas, ja kes varsti soovisid laiendada oma vara ja saada poliitilist mõjukust.