The Patriot Party had received 200,000 zlotys from the funds, so they momentarily ceased to raise the issue of their "religious freedom" ideology.
Prince Poniatowski nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Regarding the estates of the nobility, as long as they possess virtue and are defenders of freedom and the constitution, we should acknowledge their legality and ensure the safety of their lands and all other properties."
His words immediately received unanimous praise from the conservative noble faction, the Getman Party.
A Getman Party leader from Ukraine reminded him, "Your Highness, there are also noble privileges…"
"Yes, privileges." Prince Poniatowski gestured with his eyes for the members of the Patriotic Party to be patient, then said, "Those harmless privileges, I believe, can be retained. As for which privileges are harmful to other citizens, that should be decided by the Sejm through voting."