f a hunter.

He is a man of the correct size, and, it may be added, of the correct
shape--that is, one with whose figure the eye finds no fault. It is
pleased at beholding a certain just distribution of the members
promising strength and activity for the accomplishment of any possible
physical end. The countenance is equally expressive of good mental
qualities. The features are regular and open, to frankness. A
prominent chin denotes firmness; a soft hazel eye, gentleness; and a
full rounded throat, intrepid daring. There is neither beard upon the
chin, nor moustache upon the lip--not that the face is too young for
either, but both have been shaven off. In the way of hair, a
magnificent _chevelure_ of brown curls ruffles out under the rim of the
cap, shadowing over the cheeks and neck of the wearer. Arched eyebrows,
a small mouth, and regular teeth, give the finish to a face which might
be regarded as a type of manly beauty.

And yet this beauty appears under a russet garb. There is no evidence
of excessive toilet-care. The brush and comb have been but sparingly
used; and neither perfume nor pomatum has been employed to heighten the
shine of those luxuriant locks. There is sun-tan on the face, that,
perhaps with the aid of soap, _might_ be taken off; but it is permitted
to remain. The teeth, too, might be made whiter with a dentifrice and
brush; but in all likelihood the nearest approach to their having ever
been cleansed has been while chewing a piece of tough deer-meat.
Nevertheless, without any artificial aids, the young man's beauty
proclaims itself in every feature--the more so, perhaps that, in gazing
upon his face, you are impressed with the idea that there is an
"outcome" in it.

In his dress, there is not much that could be altered for the better.
The hunting-shirt of the finest buckskin leather with its fringed cape
and skirt, hangs upon his body with all the grace of an Athenian tunic;
while its open front permits to be seen the manly contour of his breast,
but half concealed under the softer fawn-skin. The wrappers of green
baize, though folded more than once around his legs, do not hide their
elegant _tournure_; and an appropriate covering for his feet is a pair
of strong mocassins, soled with thick leather. A coon-skin cap sits
high upon his head slightly slouched to the right. With the visage of
the animal turned to the front, and the full plume-like tail, with its
alternate rings, droopi