How does the blacksmith in "for want of a horsehoe nail" interact with the king's groom?

the blacksmith is rather selfish, while the king's groom shows great concern for others.
the blacksmith is responsible and dedicated, while the king's groom is confused and unreliable.
the blacksmith is patient and accommodating, while the king's groom is rash and careless.
the blacksmith is cheerful and kind, while the king's groom is glum and rude.

How are the characters of tablin and keyn revealed in this excerpt from "the guard" by simon dunbar? a. indirectly through dialogue and by thoughts and actions b. directly through a narrative description c. indirectly through dialogue "where's my horse? " keyn asked. tablin looked around the dirt courtyard. he tried to peer through the shadowy arches of the flowing barrel. he even twisted in his saddle to look across the merchant's bazaar, past tents and warehouses filled with goods. "i don't know," he said. "did you leave it in your mouth? it's the only place i can think of that's big enough." keyn laughed; something got stuck in his throat half way, and he coughed for breath. "i can see you're good to go,” tablin observed as keyn struggled to clear his throat. “go get your horse yourself before i take the job and leave you to rot in the flowing barrel."