Was there no one in the churchyard?

I did not see anyone; and, if there had been, I must have seen him. The moon was shining on the snow and made the night quite light.

Was it possible for anyone to hide behind the tombstones?

No, monsieur. They were quite small, poor tombstones, partly hidden under the snow, with their crosses just above the level of the ground. The only shadows were those of the crosses and ourselves. The church stood out quite brightly. I never saw so clear a night. It was very fine and very cold and one could see everything.

Are you at all superstitious?

No, monsieur, I am a practising Catholic.

In what condition of mind were you?