Gunsmoke – Spring Freshet. 570317

Audio is a bit mushy. Coyotes howl as Matt and Chester make the rounds on the night streets of Dodge. Suddenly they encounter a two footed coyote, who threatens to do harm to Kitty. The gang ride out of town with stolen goods from the Long Branch patrons, but matt is helpless when they take Kitty with them.

The delicate situation has Matt in a tight place. Citezens want justice, but the lawman is worried for the safety of the kidnapped Kitty. In the light of day, Matt makes the discovery that the gang never left town. What can be done about the reign of terror, and the attitudes of the townsfolk? Can Matt work out a deal with the bandits who are now under siege? Using Kitty as a shield, they’re willing to hold out for the long haul.

Matt looks for other ways into the building to get the bandits. The negotiations may demand a more tactful plan then raw brute force, before justice can be served. Can Matt take down the gang without resorting to gunplay? Listen and learn what bluff he manages to pull to save the day.