I take yours and Tolkien's point that the sign of a wise leader is his or her ability to delegate,
Sharku.
However, for Tar-Vanimelde, this was not the case.
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... and who has the power to sack his Vizier (or whatever you care to call him) if he does not like the cut of his trousers."
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Tar-Vanimelde lacked the power to sack her Vizier, in this case her consort. His power was so great that he usurped the lawful succession on her death. Thus, the Vizier was probably unaccountable. This is the problem with absentee monarchs.
Bethberry