The artist uses precise vertical parallel hatching in brown ink to create this vignette.  Horizontal hatching depicts the ground plane. Absence of line describes strong light, which comes from the upper left. Faint parallel lines indicate a transition from light to dark.  Weighted lines are closely spaced to portray shadows. 

Although the main figure looks out agreeably at us, the small figure behind him, with his back to us, is intriguing. Who is the little priest wearing a sunhat? His coat is shorter than that of Pere Conti.  He wears heavy, crude boots. His small stature and stance pique our curiosity.  This delightfully grave little figure contributes to the charm of the sketch.

Pamela Whedon