in his large overcoat with the black fur lapels he was the image of a successful burgomaster , his obviously expensive attire at odds with taleniekov 's memory of the fiery young lawyer who had wanted to keep you bastards outl as he drew nearer , taleniekov saw that the face was cherubic-a great deal of schlagsahne had gone down that throat , but the eyes were alive , still humorous ... and sharp .