This equestrian had several prominent scars on his cheeks. "Sir," the 
man said, smiling, "I accuse you of violating certain provisions of the Common 
Economic Protocol, which I will detail at a more convenient time, and I hereby 
place you under personal arrest. Please be aware that anyone who has been so 
arrested is subject to deadly force in the event he tries to 
resist—which—ha! ha!—does not seem likely at 
present—but it is a part of the procedure that I am to say this. As this 
territory belongs to a nation-state that recognizes the Common Economic 
Protocol, you are entitled to a hearing of any such charges within the judicial 
framework of the nation-state in question, which in this case happens to be the 
Chinese Coastal Republic. This nation-state may or may not grant you additional 
rights; we will find out in a very few moments, when we present the situation 
to one of the relevant authorities. Ah, I believe I see one now."