"So you have followed me?" he observed.
"That is an unnecessary question to ask," replied Jack. "You see I am here."
"Not at all. You might have been making a tour of California, but since you have declared that you followed me, may I ask your reason?"
"To bring you to justice for attempting my life, after which I shall marry Miss Vanhoosen."
"So you have gone into the detective business, Mr. Harkaway? I congratulate you," said his lordship, sarcastically.
"It was time for me to do something."
"Well, you have found me. What next?"
"I shall arrest you."
"Here?"
"Certainly, my lord. I shall be my own police officer, and not give you a chance to run away."