Command was imprinted in every line of his strong, square-set face and erect, powerful frame.

Above the medium size, with a vast spread of shoulder, a broad aggressive jaw, and bright bold glance, his whole pose and expression spoke of resolution pushed to the verge of obstinacy.

There was something classical in the regular olive-tinted features and black, crisp, curling hair fitting tightly to the well-rounded head.

Yet, though classical, there was an absence of spirituality.

It was rather the profile of one of those Roman emperors, splendid in its animal strength, but lacking those subtle softnesses of eye and mouth which speak of an inner life.