The value of time
Lord Glenthorn is a character filled with irony and ironic remarks. Such is his remark on time and watches. He comments on the irony of those who have the greatest number of watches and are eager for the preciseness of them have the least value for time and usually spend it uselessly and recklessly.
Irony of possessions
Lord Glenthorn has everything anyone could ever want, yet he is unhappy with himself. He has no motivation, has no interest in any aspect of live. He sees himself unfortunate to possess that much. As ironic as it seems, Lord Glenthorn's dissatisfaction is justified as it stems from a mind eager to pluck the fruits of his own work.
Having to break the flow of laziness
Lord Glenthorn recalls an instance where he asked a service from his servants, and while waiting for a while because they couldn't choose which one of them will do the task, he, "the laziest of mortals", had to get up himself and go for the thing he wanted. This is a very traumatic event for him because he had to break the flow of his laziness.
How could they possibly have existed without me?
It is no secret that Lord Glenthorn is a character that is fond of irony. Upon his arrival to Castle Glenthorn he is struck by the warm and eager welcome of his tenants and servants, which makes him wonder how they could go on previously, as it was immediately clear to him that they cannot exist without him.
