It is for all these things that he is liked, and the friendship of D'Aubusson has naught whatever to do with it.

It is not only D'Aubusson who has prophesied that he will rise to a distinguished rank in the Order.
Boswell and Ricord both said the same, and I for one thoroughly believe it.

Is there one among us under the age of twenty--and I might go farther--who has already won such credit for himself?
One who when but sixteen can make his mark in an Order like ours is certain to rise to high office, and you and I may, before many years are over, be proud to serve under him." "That I will never do," Rivers said fiercely.

"I would rather go and bury myself for life in the smallest commandery in England." "That may be," Harcourt retorted, his temper also roused, "But possibly you might prefer that to fighting under any other leader." "That is a reflection on my courage, Sir Ralph Harcourt, I shall lay this matter before the bailiff." "You can do as you like," Harcourt said disdainfully, "But I don't think you will benefit by your pains." When his temper cooled down Rivers acknowledged to himself the truth of what Harcourt said.

He was not in the favour of the bailiff, while both Harcourt and Tresham stood at the present moment high in his estimation.
Any complaint would lead to an inquiry into the matter that had led to the former's words, and even if Harcourt were reprimanded for using them, he himself would assuredly not gain in the estimation of the knights.