The dress consisted of a sort of blouse and short pantaloons, of some soft woven fabric, and of a vermilion colour.

The head was protected from the rays of an equatorial sun by a species of light turban, from which hung down a short shade or veil sheltering the neck and forehead.

His bare feet were guarded by sandals of some flexible material just covering the toes and bound round the ankle by a single thong.

He carried no weapon, not even a staff; and I therefore felt that there was no immediate danger from him.

On seeing me he started as with intense surprise and not a little alarm, and turned to run.