He felt at home.

He was not certain of some trifles of etiquette; but he and Sir William were alone, and he followed his instincts.

Once he frankly asked his grandfather of a matter of form, of which he was uncertain the evening before.

The thing was done so naturally that the conventional mind of the baronet was not disturbed.
The Belwards were notable for their brains, and Sir William saw that the young man had an unusual share.

He also felt that this startling individuality might make a hazardous future; but he liked the fellow, and he had a debt to pay to the son of his own dead son.