"Stout fellows and cheerful, I should say.

Like my aunt, I don't see why we should carry long faces, Monsieur Bertram, because we have reformed our religion; and I believe that a light heart and good spirits will stand wear and tear better than a sad visage." The four men were no less pleased with their new employer.
"That is a lad after my own heart," Roger said, as they went out.
"Quick and alert, pleasant of face; and yet, I will be bound, not easily turned from what he has set his mind to.

He bears himself well, and I doubt not can use his weapons.

I don't know what stock he comes from, on this side, but I warrant it is a good one.
"He will make a good master, lads.

I think that, as he says, he will be thoughtful as to our comforts, and be pleasant and cheerful with us; but mind you, he will expect the work to be done, and you will find that there is no trifling with him.".