His hair was snow-white and he wore a beard, that was in startling contrast against his black gown.

His cheeks were of high colour, his eyes blue; he was older than Maggie had expected and must, she thought, be over seventy.

His whole bearing and behaviour was of a man who had enjoyed great physical health.

His expression was mild and simple, dignified but not proud, utterly unconscious of self, earnest and determined, lacking in humour perhaps.

There was nothing in the least theatrical about him and yet he conveyed an impression that was startling and dramatic.