Once when I was in Rome I was shown a Ms., from which I copied this: — "There appeared in these days a man of great virtue named Jesus Christ, who is yet living among us, and of the Gentiles is accepted for a Prophet of Truth, but His disciples call Him the Son of God. He raiseth the dead and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall, and comely, with a very reverend countenance, expressing both love and fear. His hair is of the color of a chestnut, full ripe; plain to the ears, whence downward it is more orient, curling and waving about his shoulders.
"In the middle of his head is a seam or partition of his hair, after the manner of the Nazarenes. The forehead plain and very delicate. His face without a spot or wrinkle, beautiful with a lovely coloring. His nose and mouth are formed as nothing can be reprehended. His beard thickish, in color like his hair; not very long, but forked. His look innocent and natural. His eyes gray, clear and quick.
"In reproving he is terrible; in admonishing, very courteous and fair spoken. Pleasing in conversation, mixed with gravity. It cannot be remembered that any have seen him laugh, but many have seen him weep. In proportion of body most excellent. His hands and arms most delectable to behold. In living very temperate, modest and wise. A man for his singular beauty surpassing the children of men."
