Saba becomes obsessed with Jack before she really gets to know him, even putting her life at risk to save him from a burning prison. You don't do that for just anybody.

As it happens, chaal is the most important part of this world's power structure. In fact, the King only has his status because he controls the chaal trade. It's that simple. He uses the drug to control the masses, bending them to his will and keeping them always coming back for more.

Here, Saba is referring to the image of King Louis XIV she saw in Rooster Pinch's book, which Vicar Pinch has immaculately recreated for his own regal garb. It's pretty much just cosplay. Still, it's a powerfully symbolic way of connecting him to a powerful king from ancient times; it's all about the propaganda.