Question

Indeed, as he leaned back against the crag behind him, folded his arms on his chest, and fixed his countenance, I saw he was prepared for a long and trying opposition, and had taken in a stock of patience to last him to its close--resolved, however, that that close should be conquest for him.

Accepted Answer

Se apoyó contra la roca que había a su espalda, cruzó los brazos y me miró con serenidad. Comprendí que estaba preparado para una oposición tenaz y dispuesto a vencerla.

Back	Indeed, as he leaned back against the crag behind him, folded his arms on his chest, and fixed his countenance, I saw he was prepared for a long and trying opposition, and had taken in a stock of patience to last him to its close--resolved, however, that that close should be conquest for him.
Front	Se apoyó contra la roca que había a su espalda, cruzó los brazos y me miró con serenidad. Comprendí que estaba preparado para una oposición tenaz y dispuesto a vencerla.

Y Leaned Back Crag Folded Arms Chest Fixed