Pls give the meaning of the underlined sentences

Pls give the meaning of the underlined sentences hc litte•d his eves to the mountain, -O Great Stone Face," he said. "is no/ this man worthy te vour likeness?" seerned to smile. but did not answer Now it happened that the poet. though he lived so away. had not only Ijcard Ernest but had thought much about his character and wished to meet this man whose wisdom walked hand in hand with the noble simplicity of his life y One summer day, therefore. he arrtved at Ernest-s -door. where he found the good old man holding a book in his hand. which he read and. then. with a finger between the leaves. looked lovingly the Great Stone Face. -Good evening,- said the poet. "Can you give a tavelkr a night's sheltere- •Gladly.- answered Ernest: and then he added, think J never saw the Great Stone Face look at a stranger."