His head, disproportionately large, was surmounted by a black billycock hat with a very flat brim.

The artist had thought long and carefully over the face.

The lips and cheeks and chin were moulded so as to convey a feeling of the unimaginative joy of life, but to their shape and complexion was imparted a suggestion of obstinacy and choler.

To the eyes was given a glazed look, and between them set a little line, as though their owner were thinking: 'Hard work, hard work! Noblesse oblige.

I must keep it going!' Underneath was written: "The Ambler." George stood long looking at the apotheosis of his fame.