There were in his features the high-priest and the hero.

His exterior pleased and attracted the populace.

He was tall and slender, with a wide chest, oval countenance, black eyes, and his dark brown hair set off the paleness of his brow.

His imposing but modest appearance inspired at the first glance favour and respect.

His voice clear, impressive, and full-toned; his majestic carriage, his somewhat mystical style, commanded the reflection, as well as the admiration, of his auditors.