When he allowed it to grow long, it became abundant. His complexion was radiant, his forehead wide, and his eyebrows long, full, and finely arched without meeting; between them ran a vein that swelled when he was angered. His nose was high and well-shaped, and a light shone upon it—one who did not look closely would think it aquiline. He had a thick beard, smooth cheeks, a wide mouth, and teeth that were evenly spaced. A fine line of hair ran down his chest. His neck resembled the neck of a finely carved figure, gleaming like polished silver. He was well-proportioned, solidly built, with his stomach and chest level. His chest was broad, the space between his shoulders wide, and his joints large. The parts of his body that were ordinarily uncovered radiated brightness. From the hollow at the base of his throat to his navel stretched a line of hair like a drawn thread; apart from that, his chest and belly were free of hair, while his arms and shoulders were covered with it. ⦗19⦘