How is John Dawson described?

John Dawson is described as a handsome man in his forties, with a distinguished air. He is a professional soldier with penetrating eyes, a resolute chin, thin lips, a broad forehead, and slender hands. He is very tall. When he stands up, he has to bend over in order not to bump his head against the ceiling. He has smooth-skinned hands with long, slender, aristocratic fingers.