Under his left arm was a long black whalebone riding-whip, with a red lash, and an immense silver knob.

Upon his head was a hat with a high peak, somewhat of the kind which the Spaniards call _calane_, so much in favour with the bravos of Seville and Madrid.

Now, when I have added that Mr.Petulengro had on a very fine white holland shirt, I think I have described his array.

Mrs.Petulengro--I beg pardon for not having spoken of her first--was also arrayed very much in the Roman fashion.

Her hair, which was exceedingly black and lustrous, fell in braids on either side of her head.