# Tom — Allan Quatermain Stories character guide

> Tom in Allan Quatermain Stories by H. Rider Haggard.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Accordingly Tom, Handspike Tom, Mr. Tom, Mr. Handspike Tom

**First appearance:** 0000-hunter-quatermain-s-story

## Who they are

A sailor and companion of Quatermain, known for his handiness with a handspike.

## Relationships

### [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis)

_professional_

Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him.

### [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis)

_professional_

Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him.

### [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis)

_professional_

Sir Henry Curtis and Tom have a master-servant relationship, with Tom serving him.

## In the story

### [Long Odds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/chapters/long-odds)

Quatermain's driver; sent to find the stray oxen.

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