9 in. in height, with a brown skin, large brown eyes with very long lashes, a small mouth with thin lips, and a straight, comparatively narrow nose. His hands were his most remarkable characteristic; they were curiously supple, with long narrow fingers, which when outstretched had always the top joint slightly turned back.

One or both hands were in constant movement, opening and shutting restlessly, especially when he was under any strong influence. His features meanwhile remained absolutely immovable. Though very familiar and friendly with some of us, he had a way of never letting anyone forget that he was a chief, and his manners were extremely dignified. One had to see this man on the warpath to realise the different aspects of his character. The calm haughty chief, or the genial and friendly companion, became on the