"It may not be so in this case. I will explain. An application has been made for your extradition by the governor of New York."
"Indeed! And what have I done?"
"You are charged with killing a king's officer and robbing him of certain documents which bore the seal of the Colony of New York."
"Of both of which crimes I am innocent."
"And so the governor thinks, but he has commanded me to explain that it is necessary that you return with me to Concord, there to satisfy the court of your innocence."
Ethan looked at Eben, and the youth made a sign to convey that the information he had given was correct and that treachery was intended.
"And if I decline to go?"
"You will not decline."
"I may."
"You must not."