Of these, one was tall and very thin, but upright as a shaft of pine.

Over his shoulder hung a cloak, which he swept aside over his arm with a careless and free gesture of unconcern.

He was clad in dark garments; thus much might be said.

His face, clean shaven but for the long and pointed mustaches and goatee, was high and bold, his gaze confident and merry.

His waistcoat sat high and close.