To be forcibly dragged back, therefore, into the paths of virtue was in some ways a great relief.

The presence of Guy Oscard, also, was in itself a comfort.

Durnovo felt that no responsibility attached itself to him; he had entire faith in Oscard, and had only to obey.
Durnovo was not a person who suffered from too delicate a susceptibility.

The shame of his present position did not affect him deeply.

Indeed, he was one of those men who have no sense of shame before certain persons; and Guy Oscard was one of those.