In Dorothy Dunnett's "The Game of Kings," Lymond is portrayed as a composed and seemingly invincible figure to those under his rule. He always appears unaffected by fatigue, worry, pain, disappointment, or rage, maintaining an air of control and calmness. His moments of rest and sleep are private, emphasizing his solitary nature and possibly his detachment from others.

"To the men exposed to his rule Lymond never appeared ill," Dunnett describes, highlighting his resilience and mystery. Will, observing him, questions if Lymond's composed exterior is genuine or simply an illusion created by meticulous effort, humorously suggesting that perhaps his stability is "all done with wheels."