Who is Harry

Sir Henry Curtis is described by Quatermain as "a man of about thirty," and "one of the biggest-chested and longest-armed men I ever saw." He has grey eyes and a blond beard and hair. He enlists Quatermain's aid in rescuing his brother Neville by locating King Solomon's Mines. His desire to find his brother is so great that he offers both Quatermain and Captain Good his share of the diamonds from King Solomon's Mines if only he can locate Neville.

Sir Henry proves himself time and again to be a man of great bravery and heroism. He kills Twala's son Scragga in defense of the maiden Foulata; he does not stray far from the thick of battle when fighting for Ignosi; and he readily accepts Twala's challenge of single combat once the deposed king is captured.

Sir Henry is also compassionate. He comforts the despairing Quatermain and Good when they believe themselves doomed to die in the sealed treasure chamber. His character is also indicated by the very nature of this quest. He has no desire for the riches of King Solomon's diamond mines, so long as he can learn his brother's fate.