Marshal Law got up, washed dressed, and down for breakfast. Lotta made pancakes and eggs. Comfortably fed and feeling rested, he went outside and stretched his legs, then on the walk to the jail he took his time.
In his new role as County Marshal, it was his first tripto BG and until Deputy Pitts arrived, which would be soon,there were people and places to see.
On his walk, he interrupted sheriff 3Gun talking to a pretty looking someone. A quick introduction, barely a handshake. 3Gun told her he'd be back without fail. Together they went into the jail.
3Gun had said the papers were ready, just needed for him to sign then the long tripback to County listening to the prisoners whine. Marshall Law signed all looked in order. He was surprised to see Pitts was already there jawin' with Billy and Brody.
Upon seeing the Marshall, Ewell jumped up and started cursing,all to no avail and was told to shut up or they'd plug his mouthwith a handful of the hay bale.
Billy suggested a celebratory drink before the lawmen headed back, earning him a glare from 3Gun for on the job drinkin' before noon. The three men headed for the saloon acrossthe dusty track just ahead of the Rickety stage that rumbledinto town. Whip Cracker set the brake, tied the reins and jumped down with a wave to Billy and they watched himopen the stage door, handing down a pretty filly.
The man that followed caught their attention. Something familiarbut not enough to mention and they continued up the stepsand into the saloon, callin' to Peso for a lively tune. 3Gun came out of his office, CG was long gone. He sighed wondering if this was how it would be between them from now on.
He joined the other in the saloon, wanting to ask the Marshall, "You ever hear of a pair called Done and Dusted?" They shook their heads no. "How about a fella called William Land?" He humphed when they shook their heads again; he wasn't gonna get much help from the Feds and he joined themin a glass of beer instead, that brought grins to all from ear to ear.
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Busted Gulch vol 14
AdventureAll are in peril in BG. Will Uncle Bubba survive? What are William Land's plans for CG? Will Tiger get to Raven before he's forced to do this favor for a mysterious Bounty Hunter and clear his name? Brandy and Bruce are about to face down Regan and...