I'm going to stop him.

I'm not arguing that point, for it won't bear arguing, and I'm not trying to convert you.

But you're in my power, and though I sure would hate to inconvenience a lady, I'm that plumb remorseless I'd separate you from Ali Higg for ever unless you helped me call him off the warpath." "Help you!" she exclaimed with horror.
"Sure.

You've got to! There's no law this side of the border, Jael, that can make me hand you over to authority.

There's no mandate out here yet.