Outwardly he was well-preserved--few men of his years anything like so well.

But let the inner man become visible during a fit of brooding, and his features made evident the progress of years.
His present phase of countenance was a recent development; the relaxed lines brought to light a human kindliness not easily discoverable in the set expression of wide-awake hours.

At present there was even tenderness in his eyes, and something of sad recollection.

His strong mouth twitched a little at times, and his brows contracted, as if in self-reproach.

When he returned to himself, it was with a sigh.