His equilibrium disturbed, he was in extremity at once.

If an emotion possessed him at all, it ruled him; a feeling not mastering him was entirely latent.

Stagnant or rapid, it was never slow.

He was always hit mortally, or he was missed.
He had no light and careless touches in his constitution, either for good or for evil.

Stern in the outlines of action, mild in the details, he was serious throughout all.