"And I've bloody well never been judgemental. Not a day in my life, neither."

It was a lie, of course. He was plenty judgemental -- but he kept those judgements to himself. All else tended to be a misinterpretation of his brusque and awkward nature. Those he judged most -- the dandies and the lords -- would have his tongue if he said much aloud. Or else they'd duel him, and he would win.