He walked with a slouch, and this man's gait was firm and purposeful.

He came up to the verandah-steps with unfaltering determination.

He was looking full at her, and she knew that she stood revealed in the marvellous Indian moonlight.

He mounted the steps with the same absolute self-assurance that yet held nought of arrogance.

His face remained in shadow, but she did not need to see it.