I could only see him down to his middle, but I noted vaguely that he seemed to be much changed.

For instance, he wore a different coloured dress, or rather robe; this time it was dark blue, which caused me to wonder where on earth it came from.

Also, his tremendous beard had been trimmed and dressed, and on his head there was a simple black cap, strangely quilted, which looked as though it were made of velvet.

Moreover, his face had plumped out.

He still looked ancient, it is true, and unutterably wise, but now he resembled an antique youth, so great were his energy and vigour.