I believe he meant right at bottom; but, you see, he was sourish-tempered, and was for beating down prices with the people as worked for him; and his preaching wouldn't go down well with that sauce.

我相信他的意思是在底部；但是，你看，他脾气暴躁，喜欢压低为他工作的人的价格。而且他的讲道不会因为这种酱汁而受到欢迎。