It matters not. A man's worth is valued by the honor he has, and so if he has only a little, then it is important to keep it safe -- should one lose that trivial amount, then he is nothing. So it will do.

[ ... she's taking it. ]

I do not think they would mind it, but we are not good enough friends to remark as such towards them; I would like to get to know each better before I make such bold claims in their presences, rather than behind their backs.