"He and his comrades did me a great service.

I know that his motives are good, and I will not see him treated in such barbarous fashion." The face of Alvarez darkened.

This was more than he could stand.
"I am the judge in these matters," he replied, "and I tell you, Father Montigny, that you must not interfere.

Your order, the Capuchins, are in power now at New Orleans, as I know, but the Jesuits may come back.

I should favor their returning." "It is not a question of Capuchin or Jesuit," replied Father Montigny sternly, "and you, Francisco Alvarez, should know it.