Coats and waistcoats were soon removed, and the shirt sleeves rolled up above the elbow.
As they took stand face to face, something like a groan went through the spectators.

Rupert stood about five feet nine, slight, active, with smooth face, and head covered with short curls.

The German stood six feet high, with massive shoulders, and arms covered with muscle.

His huge moustache was twisted upwards towards his ears; his hair was cropped short, and stood erect all over his head.

It was only among a few of the shrewder onlookers that the full value of the tough, whipcordy look of Rupert's frame, and the extreme activity promised by his easy pose, were appreciated.