I think at present he means what he says, though whether he will stick to it is another matter, altogether." "I think he will stick to it," Philip said quietly.

"Putting aside what he says about being faithful to me, he is shrewd enough to see that it is a better chance than he is ever likely to have, again, of making a start in life.

He has been leading a dog's life, ever since he was a child; and to be well fed, and well clothed, and fairly treated will be a wonderful change for him.
"My only fear is that he may get into some scrape at the chateau.

I believe that he is naturally full of fun, and fun is a thing that the Huguenots, with all their virtues, hardly appreciate." "A good thrashing will tame him of that," the merchant said.
Philip laughed.
"I don't think I shall be driven to try that.

I don't say that servants are never thrashed in England, but I have not been brought up among the class who beat their servants.