St George Rathborne

The colonel by brevet St George Rathborne

... In figure John Paul is angular, like so many of his fellow countrymen, but his frame gives evidence of considerable power. His face would be rather homely only for the superb mustache which gives him a military air. The blue eyes are its redeeming feattfre; they can be so tender and the next minute fasten upon a trembling foe with terrible power. Such a man is John Paul; rather carelessly dressed, a good fellow, judging from the cut of his jib, but one likely to prove a bad enemy. What brings him to Vienna in the early winter ...