A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 23 News about Blackwater Town
"The bank vessel was robbed, the largest robbery in history."

"The Dutch gang is alleged to be involved."

"A reward has been issued."

Arthur looked at these subtitles, and although he had already made some preparations in his heart, the next content in the newspaper still made him feel very bad. He saw that it read:

"The case caused a sensation among the people. The stolen money was suspected to have been hidden by the robbers. After a fierce gun battle, the robbers took away the huge amount of banknotes transferred by ship. Pinkerton detectives have now cordoned off Blackwater Town and are currently conducting investigations. Massive manhunt."

"Authority officials have issued a reward for Dutch van der Linde and his men."

It’s not surprising that Dutch is wanted, but I don’t know what’s going on with him and his men, so I patiently continued to read the rest of the content:

"For anti-theft reasons, banks regard ship transshipment as a more reliable way to transfer assets. After a fierce gun battle, the robbers took away $150 in money. This robbery was the largest robbery in the area in recent years. The authorities It is believed the robbers may have hid the money in Blackwater before absconding. Reports say police are scouring public areas and community gardens in search of the hidden money."

Good guy, only Dutch and Hosea know where the money is hidden. Based on Arthur's knowledge of these two people, it is impossible for the police to find where they hide the money.

He quickly scanned the other sections of the newspaper, including the aftermath of the snowstorm in Grizzly and an unlucky family who was killed on the road. Finally, it was the section with a headline that said 21 people were killed that attracted Arthur's attention again.

The protagonist of the news is actually Colm O'Driscoe. It seems that this issue of the newspaper is actually a column report by Colm. The subtitle gives a very accurate summary of him:

"Shootings at banks and coaching inns led by violent serial criminal Colm O'Driscoe."

Gee, to a certain extent, having him take the blame for the Cornwall train robbery really doesn't offend him at all.

"The members of the O'Drisco gang were not satisfied with the wealth they plundered. They also took pleasure in torture, torture and bloody killings, resulting in the destruction of many victims' families... I think the most exciting description in this newspaper is this paragraph."

A man with a neat suit and neatly combed moustache sat down next to Arthur and said.

Arthur looked at him and said in surprise:
"Wow, Josiah, I didn't expect to see you here."

Josiah Trelawney, a cunning liar who calls himself a magician, is the intelligence agent of Dutch and his group. He usually doesn't stay in the camp with everyone. Seeing him here really gave Arthur some surprises. .

Josiah said happily:

"A friend of mine told me that a stupid rich man came to the town and gave him a lot of money. No, I hurried over to take a look. I didn't expect it to be you, Arthur."

Arthur waved his hand, this guy is really irritating, you don't know whether to praise him for being well-informed or not.

"I heard that you seem to have set up a big trap in Blackwater Town."

Shaking the newspaper in his hand, Arthur said:
"This is nothing new. It's been written above, but you showed up at the right time. I just need your help."

Josiah took out a cigar from somewhere on his body and handed it to Arthur, lit it for himself and said:

"Tell me, what is it? You know, your friend Josiah Trelawney is always happy to serve you." Based on Arthur's understanding of Josiah, this guy is always mysterious and mysterious, and the most important thing is This guy does have some skills in making friends. Josiah should be able to help a lot when Arthur plans to start a card game.

"Listen, I'm planning to set up a high-end Texas Hold'em game in town. I need you to help me contact a skilled croupier, dealer, or crook, whatever you want to call it. In short, I need him to be professional. You know."

Josiah was a little surprised when he heard that Arthur was about to start a gambling game. After all, according to past experience, for these roughneck friends of his, robbery and bank robbery are their favorites. Gambling is a business that uses brains. It's not like they would be interested.

Josiah thought for a while and said:

"No problem, I do know such a good person, but have you chosen the venue? Also, have you said hello to the town's police chief? This kind of business can't be done in this town without their permission. Get up, your guests don't want the police knocking on their door while they're playing at the card table."

Obviously, Arthur had not thought about the Sheriff. Seeing Arthur's expression, Josiah knew that Arthur must not have said hello to the Sheriff, but he might not have arrived. In fact, Arthur didn't even have a place now. Haven't found it yet.

"Don't worry, I will take care of all this,"

The meal had to be eaten one bite at a time, and the problems had to be solved one by one. From the current point of view, the top priority was to find a location for the card game. He rolled up the newspaper and put it in his bag. Arthur asked Josiah to contact the dealer first, and then went to talk to him. The wealthy people in the town interacted with each other. Before the two separated, Josiah also told Arthur two interesting pieces of news:
"I should tell you, I went to Blackwater Town to look for you, didn't you? It doesn't matter, but you seem to have left Sean there. He is in the hands of a group of bounty hunters. There is no danger for the time being. The bounty The hunters and the government have not negotiated a price."

"About the Sheriff, there is some news that you may be able to use. It is said that he is having an affair with a married woman, and the Sheriff's wife is a devout Christian. As far as I know, she is not someone who would choose to remain silent. A woman who endures.”

After thanking Josiah again, Arthur sighed at the man's intelligence ability and decided to go to the hotel in the town first. As for Sean, he had to wait until he returned to the camp to discuss with everyone.

The main purpose of coming to Valentine this time was to get familiar with the environment first. Regarding dealing with the Sheriff, he didn’t want to be in a hurry. He didn’t plan to do it himself before confirming whether his wanted information had been posted in the Sheriff’s Office. Deliver it to your door.

"Welcome, sir, are you going to take a bath or stay in the hotel?"

The hotel owner looked at Arthur who walked in with great enthusiasm. After looking up and down, he had a rough guess about Arthur's occupation, and the owner became even more enthusiastic.

It's impossible for a dog to look down on people. In a place like this where all the desperadoes are, a random glance could be fatal.

Seeing that the hotel owner in front of him looked very talkative, Arthur took out a cigarette and handed one to him and said:

"Boss, have you opened a hotel here for a long time?"

Seeing that Arthur didn't live in the hotel or take a shower, as if he was just here to chat, the boss didn't mind it. He took Arthur's cigarette, took out a match, lit it for himself and Arthur, and said:
"It's okay, neither too long nor too short. I know most of the things that everyone in the town knows. If you want to know something, you might as well just tell me. As long as it's not something I shouldn't know, I'll be happy if I know. The ground told you.”

I have to say that the hotel owner's attitude is really ridiculous. Before Arthur came in, he really didn't expect that he would be so easy to talk to. He originally planned to get a room, take a shower, and take care of the boss's business first, and then take a look. Can I ask you something useful?

Since the boss is such a good person, Arthur immediately said:
"Don't worry, get me the best room, and then find two bathers for me. I want to take a good bath first, and we'll talk about the rest later."

Seeing that Arthur suddenly changed from a chatty person to a noble guest, the boss happily asked Arthur to go to the back to take a bath first, while he called the bather for him.

Don't ask what a bather is, and don't ask about gender. I won't write this paragraph.

(End of this chapter)