I recognised his decisive nose, more remarkable for character than beauty; his full nostrils, denoting, I thought, choler; his grim mouth, chin, and jaw--yes, all three were very grim, and no mistake.
Lo riconobbi al naso più caratteristico che bello, alle narici dilatate, che mi parevano annunziassero una natura violenta; la bocca e il mento erano duri.