How does Hawthorne describe the veil in "The Minister's Black Veil"?

Hawthorne describes Reverend Hooper's black veil as a two-fold piece of black crape that hangs
from his forehead to the top of his mouth, where it is noticeably shaken by his breath whenever
he speaks. The black veil covers his entire visage, with the exception of his mouth and chin.
Hawthorne also mentions that Rev. Hooper's sight is not impaired by the black crape, and he is
able to see everything around him, with a "darkened aspect." Hooper's black veil is
also described as being perceived as a "gloomy shade," which startles his congregation
and his closest friends. Rumors surrounding the reasoning behind the reverend's black veil
quickly spread throughout the community, and Hooper...