My shoulders saved me!" he added, with a petulant insistence in his voice, a morbid anxiety in his face.
"Most providential," responded the Governor.

"It grieves me that it should have happened on the occasion of my visit.

I missed the Seigneur's loyal public welcome.

But I am happy," he continued, with smooth deliberation, "to have it here in this old Manor House, where other loyal French subjects of England have done honour to their Sovereign's representative." "This place is sacred to hospitality and patriotism, your Excellency," said Louis Racine, nervousness passing from his voice and a curious hard look coming into his face.
The Governor was determined not to see the double meaning.

"It is a privilege to hear you say so.