Besides, this is holy ground.

Your Excellency would not wish to set foot on it.

Moreover, the courtyard is full of worshippers.

It would not be safe." Ralston broke in upon the old man's fluttering protestations.

"Open the door, or my men will break it in." A murmur of indignation arose from the crowd which thronged about him.
Ralston paid no heed to it.