Despite the long evening of sexual humiliation that Maurice has endured, he is still fighting against every second of the shameful acts hes being made by his wife to perform. His body resists servicing these dirty men but his wifes iron will pushes him far beyond what he thought himself physically capable of. Hes fallen so abysmally, looked down and laughed at by everyone, and he understands there can be no relief without his wifes permission.