"No!" Daiz replied confidently. He had spent most of his seventy-four years alive traveling and administering medical treatments worldwide. As such, he could easily interpret the Whitlocks' reaction.
Given Harvey and Veronica's earlier questioning, I deduce that they think it would be shameful to beg the skilled master for help. The first thing that came to their minds was their reputation, instead of doing whatever it takes to keep Mr. Whitlock alive! Any liking or positive feedback he had on the couple had instantly disappeared.
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