Worry not, my opinion of you will reach the ears of no other.

[Aside from Beth, of course, when he'd told her you were a good man as well. Alas.]

Mm. [It isn't likely to breed resentment, a task like that, he supposes. No more than a little sting, easily moved past.] And what of his recompense for the rest of his work? A job well done needs praise as much as a poor hand begs punishment.