"I wish for a handsome dress, and yet one which shall in no way be foppish, but shall be suitable to my station.

I am Baron de la Villar, colonel of the Poitou regiment of infantry." "Do you incline to silk, velvet, or satin?
I should say a velvet cloak and satin tunic and breeches would suit you best with your fair hair.

I should choose for the cloak a crimson or violet, and for the doublet and breeches a yellow.

If you would prefer a blue cloak I should say a white satin doublet and breeches would become you." Hector shook his head.

"No, I should prefer the first mixture.