So far, certainly, your brother is civilized.

In all other respects your brother is a savage." "I know what you mean, Sir.

But there is something to be said for Geoffrey's way of life.

He cultivates his courage and his strength.
Courage and strength are fine qualities, surely, in their way ?" "Excellent qualities, as far as they go.

If you want to know how far that is, challenge Geoffrey to write a sentence of decent English, and see if his courage doesn't fail him there.