I think it was a blow for Allan, because he did lose the two most important people in his life, and for what? A little jingle in his pockets? A little prestige? I doubt he'd have been any happier with it than Guy was deep-down. There's too much selling of the soul involved in that mess.

But I also think Allan would have believed himself not good enough for Djaq, and that he deserved Will's scorn anyway.

I haven't done any rewatches so far, but I would like to. I may come in on 2x06.