A few planks, fixed to one of the walls, did duty as book-shelves.

However, the broad, clear, curtainless window overlooked the most admirable panorama of Rome that could be desired.
Then the room disappeared from before Pierre's eyes, and with a sudden shock of deep emotion he only beheld old Orlando, the old blanched lion, still superb, broad, and tall.

A forest of white hair crowned his powerful head, with its thick mouth, fleshy broken nose, and large, sparkling, black eyes.

A long white beard streamed down with the vigour of youth, curling like that of an ancient god.

By that leonine muzzle one divined what great passions had growled within; but all, carnal and intellectual alike, had erupted in patriotism, in wild bravery, and riotous love of independence.