" I'm impressed; it's not everyone who can provoke Bossuet into taking a swing at them. I'm sure it's good for his health." This is a genuine certainty in Bahorel's beliefs. Which Feuilly probably knows.

Feuilly also knows at least enough about Bahorel's own personal life to make that blushing and glaring ridiculous. Bahorel laughs, and swats at his leg. "I'm saying I'm happy for you. Even if you are being as ridiculous as a banker."