“To begin with, I'd like you to cause the arrest of the men who are shadowing me.”
“It's not my business to cause such arrests. You should apply to a policeman.”
“I don't see any policeman. Will you tell me where to find one?”
His Honour was growing weary of such persistence. “Young man, what's the matter with you is that you've been reading dime novels, and they've got on your nerves!”
“But the men are right behind me, your Honour! Look at them!”
“I've told you it's not my business, young man!”
“But, your Honour, before I can find a policeman I may be dead!”
The other appeared to be untroubled by this possibility.
“And, your Honour, while you are taking these matters under advisement, the men in the mine will be dead!”
Again there was no reply.