His inflated form bore upon it all the blue and tinsel prescribed by the Army Regulations for the raiment and insignia of a First Lieutenant of Infantry, with such additions as had been suggested by his exuberant fancy.

His blue broadcloth was the finest and shiniest.

Buttons and bugles seemed masses of barbric gold.

From broad-brimmed hat floated the longest ostrich feather procurable in the shops.

Shining leather boots, field-marshal pattern, came above his knees.