Henry hurled the first back and then the second, but the others were about to fling themselves upon him in a heap, when a voice from the door cried: "Stop!" It was not a loud voice, but one full of dignity and command, and the soldiers instantly fell back.
A tall man, robed in black, and with a thin face, smoothly shaven and austere, stood in the doorway.

The eyes, usually benevolent and kindly, sparkled with indignation, and one hand was uplifted in rebuke.
"Father Montigny!" said Henry, under his breath.
"Who says 'stop!' here, where I command ?" Alvarez exclaimed, and then he paled at sight of the priest.

The Spaniard was a bold man, but he wished no conflict with Holy Church.
"I said 'stop,'" replied the priest with calm dignity, advancing into the room.

"Francisco Alvarez, you were about to perform a deed unworthy of yourself, one that you would have cause to regret.

There is no war between Louisiana and Kaintock.