His eyes, which were light blue and ineffably gentle, implored the protection of men and women; that beseeching look fascinated before the melody of his voice was heard to complete the charm.

True modesty was in every feature.

Long chestnut hair, smooth and very fine, was parted in the middle of his head into two bandeaus which curled at their extremity.
His pale and hollow cheeks, his pure brow, lined with a few furrows, expressed a condition of suffering which was painful to witness.

His mouth, always gracious, and adorned with very white teeth, wore the sort of fixed smile which we often see on the lips of the dying.

His hands, white as those of a woman, were remarkably handsome.