The hand of the landlord, leading Julius carefully up stairs by the arm, trembled with excitement.

"His brother, gentlemen! his brother!" At those magic words a lane was made through the throng.

At those magic words the closed door of the council-chamber flew open; and Julius found himself among the Athletes of his native country, in full parliament assembled.

Is any description of them needed?
The description of Geoffrey applies to them all.

The manhood and muscle of England resemble the wool and mutton of England, in this respect, that there is about as much variety in a flock of athletes as in a flock of sheep.