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It's stated in the novel that Horo actually dress like a "machi no musume" (townswoman?) while in Rubinhaigen, and these women often hook up with merchants possibly for material gains.
For example, in ep9 when the Horo and Lawrence were eating and drinking outside, the waiter told Lawrence that he's lucky to have gotten an expensive woman. The waiter actually thought that Horo is one of those women found in the streets of Rubinhaigen.
Taken that this is the Church City of Rubinhaigen, it's not usual for many of them to be devout believers, and I think the last merchant is one too. Naturally he would be angry to see Lawrence bring a whore around while trying to borrow money. Firstly he might think that Lawrence is going to use some of the borrowed money on the woman, and also it might be against his religious beliefs.
Just my deduction from reading the novels, hope that helps.
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