# Polton — The Eye of Osiris character guide

> Polton in The Eye of Osiris by R. Austin Freeman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the trusty Polton

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-john-thorndyke

## Who they are

Thorndyke's loyal laboratory assistant.

## Relationships

### [John Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/characters/john_thorndyke)

_professional_

Polton is Thorndyke's loyal laboratory assistant and technician, aiding in scientific analysis.

### [John Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/characters/john_thorndyke)

_professional_

Polton is Thorndyke's loyal laboratory assistant and technician, aiding in scientific analysis.

## In the story

### [III: John Thorndyke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/iii-john-thorndyke)

Polton is seen setting out the tea-service in Thorndyke's chambers. He is described as a small, elderly man with a serious, intelligent face and capable hands, suggesting he is a skilled mechanic.

### [XV: Circumstantial Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/xv-circumstantial-evidence)

Handed Paul's notes to Heath for cross-examination at the inquest.

### [John Bellingham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eye_of_osiris_se/chapters/xviii-john-bellingham)

Delivers Thorndyke's note to Paul; described as trusty and close-mouthed about the apparatus.

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