He was kept, to be sure, rather cross and crusty; but on the whole I could see he was excellently entertained, and that a lamb-like submission and turtle-dove sensibility, while fostering his despotism more, would have pleased his judgment, satisfied his common-sense, and even suited his taste less.
Porque, si bien mi sistema contrariaba el despotismo y los arranques de Rochester, por otro lado concordaba con su razón, su sentido común y, en el fondo, creo que hasta con sus gustos.