F.Warren, "Paradise Found," p.

284.) Both men and women seemed to possess that particular ease of manner which we deem a sign of good breeding, and, notwithstanding their huge statures, there was nothing about them suggesting awkwardness.

As I was a lad in only my nineteenth year, I was doubtless looked upon as a true Tom Thumb.

My father's six feet three did not lift the top of his head above the waist line of these people.
Each one seemed to vie with the others in extending courtesies and showing kindness to us, but all laughed heartily, I remember, when they had to improvise chairs for my father and myself to sit at table.
They were richly attired in a costume peculiar to themselves, and very attractive.

The men were clothed in handsomely embroidered tunics of silk and satin and belted at the waist.