It is a question of
you and what you are doing here. You need not make any threats against me.
I care for none of them, but Bernardo Galvez, the Governor General at New
Orleans, shall know of what is passing at Beaulieu."
The face of Alvarez contracted into a terrible frown. Nevertheless he
feared the unarmed priest. He was helpless against him and he feared,
too, that if he persisted Father Montigny would quickly learn of other and
deeper matters. He broke into a short and by no means hearty laugh.
"Perhaps I was going rather far," he said, "but this youth has provoked me
beyond endurance. Take away those things, Gaspar."
The Spaniard whom he indicated took the irons, and Henry sat down again in
his chair. The threatened ignominy had stung him deeply and he said under
his breath: "I thank you, Father Montigny." Then Alvarez ordered Henry to
be taken away, also.
Henry arose without resistance, and walked from the hall with the
soldiers. As he passed, Father Montigny put his hand on his shoulder and
said: "I am your friend, my son."
Henry said nothing but gave him a look of deep gratitude as he walked
proudly out.
CHAPTER XII
THE SHADOW IN THE FOREST
Luiz and his comrades escorted Henry back to the prison, and the
expressive face of Luiz showed pleasure.
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