Maximus

“And deep within him, missing its accustomed tread, his heart paused, and gave one single stroke, as if on an anvil.”
― Dorothy Dunnett, The Ringed Castle

“And upon his return, Gherkins, who had always considered his uncle as a very top-hatted sort of person, actually saw him take from his handkerchief-drawer an undeniable automatic pistol.
It was at this point that Lord Peter was apotheosed from the state of Quite Decent Uncle to that of Glorified Uncle”
― Dorothy L. Sayers, Lord Peter Views the Body

“It's very good of you--"

"No, no, not at all. It's my hobby. Not proposing to people, I don't mean, but investigating things. Well, cheer-frightfully-ho and all that. And I'll call again, if I may."

"I will give the footman orders to admit you," said the prisoner, gravely, "you will always find me at home.”
― Dorothy L. Sayers, Strong Poison

“If anybody ever marries you, it will be for the pleasure of hearing you talk piffle.”
― Dorothy L. Sayers, Strong Poison