But it was not likely that suavity would have been of much use; the brute would probably have regarded it as weakness.

But for Olivia's sake he ought probably to have tried to soothe him.

As it was, the brute had gone raging off and would vent his fury on her.
What had he better do?
He was not long perceiving that there was nothing that he could do.

The natural thing was to go to the Castle and prevent her husband--by force, if need be--from abusing and bullying Olivia.

That was what his strongest instincts bade him do.