text:  The Marquis had not seen this eminent person since 1823 and time had played its part with his countenance; the smile was more languid the eye less illumined the person more slight than formerly the hair of a more silvery hue the features of his expressive face more distinctly marked; the erect posture was still maintained but the gait had become more solemn; and when he rose from his chair he had no longer his wonted elasticity