The firelight flickered and blazed over them, but they were immovable in all their savage dignity.

Henry put his hand upon Paul's shoulder, and pressed gently.

It was an intimation to look with all his eyes and listen with all attention.

But Paul did not need the hint.
Francisco Alvarez also was impressed.

He loved the towns and luxury, but he had acuteness and perception, and he knew that these were strong men of their kind, men with whom he must deal according to the courtesy of the woods.