"If you've got any friends on the island who know you and will vouch for you, it's all right; otherwise you will give an account of yourself."
"I reckon it's none of your business what I am doing can the island. I think you had better give an account of yourself, coining upon a stranger, after dark, with pistols in your hands!"
"I can give an account of myself. I am one of a citizens' committee. Robberies have been frequent on this island of late, and we compel every stranger to give an account of himself."
"Oh, that's it, eh?"
"Yes."
"Well, arrest me, and I will give an account of myself to the proper authorities."
"I am the proper authority."
"I don't recognize your authority."
"You are any prisoner!"
"That's all right," said the detective; and, throwing up his arms, he walked toward the armed man.