Chapter 278

The six agents looked at one another, and wondered what the hell went wrong. Option number one was a no go. It was option number two and three that they were going to have to live with.

Before the sheriff called out on his bullhorn, the lead agent called out, "We would like to discuss the terms for our surrender."

The sheriff replied, "Here are your terms: Open the door 6 inches, throw out your empty weapons, followed by all your cartridges. If you have any knives, or other devices to harm my men, throw those out, also. If you have any needles or pills, those come out next. I have nine men out here, with guns pointing at you. There are enough firefighters here, with axes and chainsaws to cut you to pieces. Don't do anything stupid. After you throw out your weapons close the door and stay inside until I tell you to come out. Do you understand?"

"Yes sheriff, your instructions are as clear as day."

Shortly afterwards, the fron