This man was not handsome, but there was a certain elegance in his air, and a certain intelligence in his countenance, which made his appearance pleasing.

He had that kind of eye which is often seen with red hair--an eye of a reddish hazel, with very long lashes; the eyebrows were dark, and clearly defined; and the short hair showed to advantage the contour of a small well-shaped head.

His features were irregular; the complexion had been sanguine, but was now faded, and a yellow tinge mingled with the red.

His face was more wrinkled, especially round the eyes--which, when he laughed, were scarcely visible--than is usual even in men ten years older.

But his teeth were still of a dazzling whiteness; nor was there any trace of decayed health in his countenance.