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along Parson Avenue. If the party follows the trail, itwill eventually turn west along Third Street and thensouth along the creek, heading to Shannessy’s Saloon.(Scene 4).A Spot check (DC 20) will reveal a second set of footprintsthat cross the first set, heading east along Thirdstreet. A subsequent Spot check (DC 20) or Intelligencecheck (DC 20) will reveal that the second set of footprints are made by a soft-soled shoe where the first weremade by boots. If the party follows the second set offootprints, proceed to Scene 3b.Scene 3b – Dark End of the StreetLocationDark side streetDramatis PersonaeSoaring Eagle, Tony de VegaDescriptionA successful Spot check (DC 20) will show two figuresstanding under a mimosa tree behind a house a ways offof Parson Avenue. The two figures speak slowly andthen break up. The taller one heads east along ThirdStreet while the shorter stays in the shadows and makeshis way quietly southward.A subsequent Spot check (DC 25) will reveal that thetaller man is an Indian and he’s not wearing a shirt andhas a single feather draped down over his ear. SoaringEagle will make all haste to get out of town quietly. Heis unarmed and will fight fiercely to get away, but he isnot suicidal.If Soaring Eagle is captured, he will eventually be takento the Sheriff. The Sheriff knows Soaring Eagle, as dosome other folks in town – he’s a troublemaker who oftenspies on Sara Claymont, who lives in the house behindwhere this meeting took place. The Sheriff willtake Soaring Eagle out to the Comanche encampment.A subsequent Spot check (DC 25) will reveal that theshorter man is Tony de Vega. If questioned he will firstsay he was taking a stroll after dinner. A Sense Motivecheck (DC 15) will reveal he’s lying, If confronted, hewill say he was arranging to deliver some tequila tosome Indians. If Tony gets away, he will head back tothe hotel.Scene 3c – Planters HotelLocationParlor in the Planters HotelDramatis PersonaeClaire Collins, Estelle SwartzDescriptionAfter dinner, Estelle and Claire will share coffee in theparlor of the hotel. This is a most polite exchange wheremore red herrings can be sown. After a bit, Tony DeVega will enter and, after greeting the ladies and commentingon his evening stroll, he will turn in.Scene 4 – Shannsey’s SaloonLocationShannsey’s SaloonDramatis PersonaeChris Mitchum (Stage Coach Driver), David McLintok(Stage Coach Shotgun), John Shannsey, Pete Haverty,Henry Sixkiller, “Big” Mose McMain, Val Plant, andVerne WesleyDescriptionThe saloon is not a noisy place, with a few folks insideplaying cards and drinking. There is a smoky haze to theplace, more from the cigarettes and cigars than from thefireplace. Of the six tables in the room, only one oppositethe fireplace is open.At one table, are the stagecoach driver, his assistant, andthe blacksmith – the later is evident by his sooty armsand hands. The rest of the tables are filled with normalfolks, talking and playing.These days, the saloon is the center of attention for travelers– and Shannsey has done a wonderful job. He concentrateson liquor and gambling, leaving floor showsand soiled doves to other proprietors.Shannsey is behind the bar and Val Plant is in the chairnext to the back door; leaning two legs. He’s slowlydrinking beer from a large mug. Mose is sitting at the 2-person table next to the fireplace playing solitaire.This is a good time for those in the party who want togamble to take the chance. Listening and talking withthe locals will reveal the following facts and rumors.• The cavalry headed out yesterday, going westward.They are supposed to be heading out to put down anuprising near Goldwaithe, but what about the Indiansnear The Flat?• Someone saw a large man, looks like an Indian,sneaking around behind the hotel earlier this evening.• A man by the name of Verne Wesley was on the runafter killing a man in Ft. Worth. If he headed west,he should be around The Flat by now. He is thoughtto have hooked up with Cimarron, a half-breedMexican bandito.10