Halt who goes there
Posted by ESC on December 13, 2007
In Reply to: Halt who goes there posted by Lawrence McCarroll on December 13, 2007
: Where and how did the phrase "Halt who goes there!" originate?
Halt, who goes there?
It's what a sentry -- someone standing guard -- says to a unknown person who is approaching. At least, that is what the guard says in the movies.