But the local Estonians had also some say in the matter, several of them had become small vassals to the Danes. They, above all, would have preferred the Swedish rule, as its peasantry was free of serfdom, and the estate obligations were almost nonexistent.
Kuid oma sõna oli selles osas ka öelda kohalikel eestlastel, kellest mitmed olid taanlaste vasallid, enamasti küll väikevasallid.