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my second father -- oh ! it is heaven that sends you to me . '' Having pressed Gabriel 's hand , Dagobert advanced towards Father d'Aigrigny , with a rapid but unsteady step . As he remarked the soldier 's threatening countenance , the reverend father , strong in his acquired rights , and feeling that , since noon , he was at home here ; drew back a little , and said imperiously to the veteran : `` Who are you , sir ! -- What do you want here ? '' Instead of answering , the soldier continued to advance , then , stopping just facing Father d'Aigrigny , he looked at him for a second with such an astounding mixture of curiosity , disdain , aversion , and audacity , that the ex-colonel of hussars quailed before the pale face and glowing eye of the veteran . The notary and Samuel , struck with surprise , remained mute spectators of this scene , while Agricola and Gabriel followed with anxiety Dagobert 's least movements .