To begin with, he was very proud of him and pleased to foresee a glorious career for his junior in the navy in which one of their ancestors, the famous Chagny de La Roche, had held the rank of admiral.

He took advantage of the young man's leave of absence to show him Paris, with all its luxurious and artistic delights.

The count considered that, at Raoul's age, it is not good to be too good.

Philippe himself had a character that was very well-balanced in work and pleasure alike; his demeanor was always faultless; and he was incapable of setting his brother a bad example.
He took him with him wherever he went.

He even introduced him to the foyer of the ballet.