Negative. In all likelihood, we will need to retreat in order to alert Starfleet Command of the situation and return to liberate the captain at a later date.

[ Which he isn't okay with, but logic dictates the Federation will hold off making any overt moves in such a delicate situation. ]

While we are here, of course, the point is moot. [ Jim is down the road, after all. ] In order to complete a comprehensive log, I must inquire whether you have received any orders from the captain while in this city.