He stood trembling, both hands grasping the arms of the chair.

Every eye in the room was now turned towards the door.

As it opened, the Seigneur sank back in the chair, a look of helpless misery, touched by a fierce pride, covering his face.
"Louis!" It was Madelinette, who, disregarding the assembled company, ran forward to him and caught both his hands in hers.
"O Louis, I have heard of your accident, and--" she stopped suddenly short.

The Governor turned away his head.

Every person in the room did the same.