This countenance has been disfigured by intemperance, as is apparent from every feature; nature never formed a nose like this; these lips, these wrinkles, are all expressive of insatiable thirst; the glance of the eye has lost its native energy. The nose and cheeks of a person addicted to intoxication are almost always red, and the edges of the eyelids are often tinged with the same colour; in general, the skin, especially under the chin, is flaccid and wrinkled. [Illustration: 7] No. VII. The original of this portrait is one who knows how to enjoy life like a wise man; if he is not nice in his pleasures, he, at least, does not carry them to excess. The cast of his mind presupposes gentleness, rather than harshness--dignity, rather than elevation--firmness of character, rather than violence of passion--transient irritation, rather than continued resentment. The eyebrow fully expresses the decree to which a choleric temperament prevails, and the eye is a compound of the melancholic and phlegmatic characters; the same mixture is again apparent in the contour of the face from the ear to the chin; but the whole profile, taken in connexion, exhibits a sanguine ground, relieved with a choleric tint. (_Extract from Lavatory._) [Illustration: 8] No. VIII. Sternness is engraven upon these features; the wrinkles in the vicinity of the eyes, and, particularly, those at the root of the nose, the salient angle formed by the lower part of the cheeks near the mouth--all announce harshness and insensibility; the elevation of the chin designates a certain degree of energy, and the shape of the forehead denotes coolness and reflection, but it gives no indication of docility. Melancholy evidently predominates in this physiognomy. [Illustration: 9] No. IX. This animated eye, this voluptuous mouth, and these eyebrows gently arched, characterize a sanguine man; an expressive countenance, eyes often blue, and always quick, usually indicate this character. He is easily moved; slight circumstances agitate him, but he is soon composed. As his features always express his feelings, it is difficult for him to deceive. He is not vindictive, but is susceptible of the soft emotions of pity. Love rules him with despotic sway, though he may sometimes be accused of inconstancy. [Illustration: 10] No. X. This forehead indicates both genius and folly--this, at the first glance, may appear a contradiction; but the termination of the _frontal sinus_ in a point--an almost infallible mark of folly--renders the position less paradoxical. A man of such a countenance speaks quickly, talks incoherently, and is often absent, or in a deep reverie. [Illustration: 11] No. XI.