You will have to answer for this," he said, turning to the lads.
"Of course we shall answer for it," Jack said.

"He brought it on himself.

His temper, as no doubt you are aware, was not always under strict control." The officer could not help smiling.

He had himself often experienced the effects of that want of control of his temper on the part of his superior, and was at heart by no means sorry at the prospect of a new governor.
"His Excellency's temper was hasty," he said.

"However, gentlemen, that is no business of mine." Then, turning to the soldiers, he continued, "You will take these officers into custody, and remain here in charge of them until you have further orders." He then left them, to inquire into the state of the governor.