The trousers of dark stuff came just below the knee, Puritan fashion, and were met by coarse gray stockings.

The feet were encased in coarse shoes with steel buckles, and a sable blouse well worn was held close to the body by a belt.

His only visible weapon was a knotted stick.

Perspiration, heat, exhaustion from travelling on foot, with dust, added something sordid to his general wretched appearance.
No less interesting than the man was the child he led at his side.

Her great, dark brown eyes and golden hair were indications of beauty, despite the careworn look and dust-covered features.