Your head is not in any danger," said the lieutenant, with a short laugh.
"Very well," said Almayer, with decision, "I shall deliver the man up to you." Both officers rose to their feet quickly, and looked for their side-arms which they had unbuckled.

Almayer laughed harshly.
"Steady, gentlemen!" he exclaimed.

"In my own time and in my own way.
After dinner, gentlemen, you shall have him." "This is preposterous," urged the lieutenant.

"Mr.Almayer, this is no joking matter.

The man is a criminal.