How a Guy Like Cornelius Polcare Could Make Enemies in Life

Pulcare was one of the dignitaries who could help you out if you needed something while you were there. He also sponsored the games. In return, you got respect, connections. You could get people to vote for you, support your causes here and there. And it's a zero sum game. If you win in this court case and that guy loses, well you might just have made an enemy for long time, or even for life,. Who resents you and wants to undermine you any chance he gets.