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It was a tall figure of a philosophic, serious, adust look, which passed and repass'd sedately along the street, making a turn of about sixty paces on each side of the gate of the hotel; the man was about fifty-two had a small cane under his arm was dress'd in a dark drab-colour'd coat, waistcoat, and breeches, which seem'd to have seen some years service: they were still clean, and there was a little air of frugal proprete throughout him.
"Once, twice, thrice pass'd, repass'd the thing of air, Or earth beneath, or heaven, or t'other place; And Juan gazed upon it with a stare, Yet could not speak or move; but, on its base As stauds a statue, stood: he felt his hair Twine like a knot of snakes around his face; He tax'd his tongue for words, which were not granted To ask the reverend person what he wanted.
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