She had rings, ear and finger; anklets and bracelets, all of gold; and around her neck there was a collar of gold, curiously garnished with a network of delicate chains, to which were pendants of pearl.

The edges of her eyelids were painted, and the tips of her fingers stained.

Her hair fell in two long plaits down her back.

A curled lock rested upon each cheek in front of the ear.

Altogether it would have been impossible to deny her grace, refinement, and beauty.
"Very pretty, my Tirzah, very pretty!" he said, with animation.
"The song ?" she asked.
"Yes--and the singer, too.