“What Englishman?”
“Kingsborough.”
“Did you see him?”
“Yes.”
“Is he a friend of yours?”
“No.”
“What brought you to him, then, when your place was on board your ship?”
“I heard that he was threatened by a gang of rough-necks, so I rode out to warn him.”
“You did? Did you also warn the police?”
“I did.”