"And if they don't, you'll be out here with four Klingon vessels."
You've destroyed so many Klingon vessels, you and your ship.
"You are being given to a Klingon military vessel for interrogation."
They were committed now, and the Klingon vessel would give them enough trouble.
A moment later, he was looking at the Klingon vessels again.
"We have one Klingon vessel taking position behind us," the weapons officer announced.
"The first officer of the Klingon vessel is asking to speak to you, sir."
Especially with Klingon vessels having been spotted in the area.
What they needed was a weapon, something to do the Klingon vessel real harm.
"Can you put me in contact with the Klingon vessel?"