If they are displeased, so much the worse for them! His conscience is at rest.

He would never join in any foolish business.
Noel could bear it no longer: and his anger burst forth.
"Enough," he cried decidedly.

"Do as you please, M.Clergeot, but have done with your advice.

I prefer the lawyer's plain prose.

If I have committed follies, I can repair them, and in a way that would surprise you.