His stature was not of the tallest, but his person was uncommonly strong and compact.

The greatest peculiarities of his frame were the breadth of his shoulders, and the great and almost disproportionate length of his arms; so remarkable, indeed, that it was said he could, without stooping, tie the garters of his Highland hose, which are placed two inches below the knee.

His countenance was open, manly, stern at periods of danger, but frank and cheerful in his hours of festivity.

His hair was dark red, thick, and frizzled, and curled short around the face.

His fashion of dress showed, of course, the knees and upper part of the leg, which was described to me, as resembling that of a Highland bull, hirsute, with red hair, and evincing muscular strength similar to that animal.