His years in the West had done much for him.

He was still slight, but though his face was pale and his body thin, his movements suggested muscular strength and sound health.

He had not grown handsome.

His features were irregular, mouth wide, cheek bones prominent, ears large; yet withal there was a singular attractiveness about his appearance and manner.

His eyes were good; grey-blue, humorous, straight-looking eyes they were, deep set under overhanging brows, and with a whimsical humour ever lingering about them; over the eyes a fore-head, broad, suggesting intellect, and set off by heavy, waving, dark hair.
"Who gave his money?
I insist upon knowing.