"Interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duty."
Instantly comprehending Gibson's game, the old detective burst out laughing, and finally asked:
"How did I interfere with him?"
"He was arresting yonder man, he says."
"Lock him up, officer!" shouted the inspector. "Lock him up!"
The policeman took a firmer grip on his club and made a rush at Old King Brady, whom he grasped by the collar.
"You're my prisoner!" he exclaimed. "If you resist, I'll club you!"
While this was going on, Gibson grabbed La Croix and dragged him over to the door, exclaiming:
"You come with me!"
He designed to arrest the man and get the credit for it, while Old King Brady was fighting with the policeman.