Throw up your hands." They did as they were ordered without demur.

Then turning to the taller man I addressed him more particularly.
"You seem to be the leader," I said, "and for that reason I want to have a little talk with you.

Your companion can take himself off as soon as he pleases.

If he does not, let me assure him that he will get into trouble.

Your intention to 'out me,' as you call it, has failed, as you can see, and when I have done with you I don't think the attempt will be repeated.