The other was a slender young fellow, of middle height, dark in complexion, and bearing himself with grace and distinction.

I set the one down as an old soldier: the other for a gentleman accustomed to move in good society, but not unused to military life either.

It turned out afterwards that my guess was a good one.
The elder man approached me, beckoning the younger to follow.

He did so, courteously raising his hat.

I rose slowly to my feet.
"He's the height, too!" I heard the elder murmur, as he surveyed my six feet two inches of stature.