Chapter 29 Summary

After Doc's lengthy explanations Pat engages in an explanation of his own. He sarcastically informs Doc that Hardesty also has a scheme. Doc expresses surprise and Pat explains that Hardesty's scheme is very simple - Pat will really kill Doc and then be allowed to take his chances at escape. Hardesty and Madeline will then split the insurance payout two ways. Doc is stunned as Hardesty confirms Pat's declaration. Hardesty takes a gun from his pocket and tosses it to Pat, expecting Pat to execute Doc. Instead, Pat implements his own plan and holds Hardesty, Doc, and Madeline at gunpoint, ordering them to surrender to him. A brief physical scuffle ensures as Hardesty and Doc simultaneously attempt to wrestle the gun from Pat. Pat easily prevails against them and sends both of the smaller, older men sprawling.

As soon as the scuffle ends...