Reginald Wright Kauffman

“ To his amazement, the dwarf stared up dully but steadily—in refusal. “No.”
They looked full at each other in a moment's contest of wills. If Dan could not overcome the servant's antipathy to him, he must take a final course. Peña was too important a member of the household for him not to realize that, and, however much Don Ramon might order him to be friendly, the hunchback would remain lord of his own sentiments. He appeared to be lord of his own actions as well.
“If you don't follow the doctor's orders,” said Dan slowly, “this man may die. Shall I tell Don Ramon that that's what you want?” ”

“ CHAPTER IX THE HUNCHBACK'S EYES FACE to face with the unexpected physical action is man's first impulse; the art of attack and defense is merely the highly specialized expression of a primal instinct, and the Yorkshireman's philosophy is of primitive soundness: “A word and a blow, but the blow first.” ”

“ He toss, but he not dead yet.”
“I see.” Dan scrutinized the man. There was plainly no particular desire in the fellow's mind that Tucker should live, though his devotion to his master would probably henceforth keep his temper in place. It was, Dan reflected, a dangerous sort of temper to maintain at too close quarters.
All through the devious passageways he watched for means of identifying the route. He did not wish this spying attendance. Another time, he thought, he might be able to find the patient without aid, although he was certain that once Peña doubled in order to befog him. ”