Over his chest and between his shoulders formidable muscles stood well out.

His arms were not fat, but rather bulky with muscles.

He made one think of a blacksmith.
Dick Prescott, being much lighter, did not make such an imposing appearance.

Yet he did not strip to look like a weakling.

His chest was fine, the muscles between his shoulder blades stood up well, while his arms, far smaller than Spurlock's, displayed the long, well-knit muscles of the Indian.
Two first class men had volunteered to act as the officials of the fight, since, in a cadet fight, none of the officials can ever be of the class represented by either combatant.
"Are you ready, gentlemen ?" inquired Mr.Edwards, while Mr.
Jennison drew out a watch that had served at many a cadet fight.
"Ready, sir," replied Spurlock.