Was he a worthy son to his father, who stood against his foe and would not give them what they asked?

"They are probably trying to convince Isabel to marry their worthy son."

For instance: "Of course, that's too much to expect of our worthy son," and the like.

Then he'd congratulated the stunned family on having two such worthy sons.

In time, he may even learn enough to be a worthy son to you, and a proper chief for Kaldak, city of the Law.

If these be they, I know not how to wish A pair of worthier sons.

Thank you, my friend, worthy son of your father.

Ah yes, but would a worthy son have listened?

That he's a worthy son of a great man.

He would still be the star student, the worthy son, instead of an outcast on the edge of poverty.