I found out he was living in London--Lord Hicks; I guess he got knighted for his contribution.

我发现希克斯爵士真的还住在伦敦,他因对经济学的贡献而授勋

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So, these officials, nobles get these kinds of officials, and really, they could rake it in, get these titles and they are representing the king.

所以官员们可以获得这些肥差,从而大发横财,他们被授勋以爵位并且代表着君王的意志

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