This feeling was increased by the presence of a third party, who was standing just outside the fence.
As this third party is our hero, I must take a separate paragraph to describe him.

He was about the age of Godfrey, possibly a little shorter and stouter.

He had a freckled face, full of good humor, but at the same time resolute and determined.

He appeared to be one who had a will of his own, but not inclined to interfere with others, though ready to stand up for his own rights.

In dress he compared very unfavorably with the young aristocrat, who was biting his lips with vexation.