He had been brought up as a boy from Eton to see Wellington's funeral, and the sight had not impressed him like this.

For the recent months had awakened odd emotions in his orderly and somewhat cynical soul.

He had discovered a hero.
The three bared their heads as the long line filed by.

Mr.Lowell said nothing.

Now and then he pulled at his moustaches as if to hide some emotion which clamoured for expression.