"If you continue in the execution of our partner it will be your city who is guilty of murder. Your governor entered our ship prior to us passing through the blockade, and committed the first hostile act, by sedating our companion Mimzy. By the laws of the sea, at that time it can be considered that by piloting us into your territory, you had kidnapped us, and we were within our rights to resist. Release us all now, and return us to non-Nexian waters, and we will ensure that your crimes are judged with leniency."