He was of robust build, his muscular chest was naked to the waist, a kilt of deer-hide covered his thighs, and his feet rested on small hoops laid horizontally and tied to them like sandals.

Face and body were painted with a black metallic powder; under each eye there was a red dash.

Out of this sinister face the eyes gleamed like living coals; and the smile, though intended for a friendly token, appeared more like a beastly leer.

A close-fitting cap covered the skull to the ears, giving it the appearance of ghastly baldness.

From under this protection coarse locks of black hair protruded.
Shotaye looked up at the monster, and, strange to say, returned his horrid grin with a smile and with encouraging winks.