The cautious opening of the door of the church meant only that Mr. Brown the livery-stable keeper (gowned in black in his intermittent character of sexton) was taking a preliminary survey of the scene before marshalling his forces.

小心翼翼地打开教堂的门，只意味着马车看守人布朗先生（身穿黑色长袍，断断续续地担任司事）正在对现场进行初步勘察，然后再组织他的部队。