His arms were folded across his arching chest, and his mouth was set in a fixed smile.

He was a middle-sized man, of most massive and robust build, with an arching chest and extraordinary breadth of shoulder.

He was well-grown, five foot nine perhaps, with square shoulders, an arching chest, and a quick jerky way of walking.

With arms folded across her arching chest she spoke with a richness in her voice that none of her hearers ever could forget.

"You are very strong, monsieur," said he, glancing keenly at the broad shoulders and arching chest of the young stranger.