"You don't say!" The sheriff is very impressed. He makes another call on his CB. A minute later, he and a deputy are headed south to deal with the Hotshot.

You don't follow, though. The sheriffs second call was to a local reporter . . . and you're being interviewed. You're something of a hero in Ross right now.

Mark off 1 hour before you can get away - but your guns haye been refilled with ammo, and a couple of local mechanics have worked on your car for free. You may repair 10 hits of general damage, or any two damage boxes (your choice). If you were injured yourself, your wounds are healed - first aid practice for the local Boy Scout Commandos.

Just as you are ready to leave, a teen-aged girl comes running up to you. "Sheriffs on the phone!" she says. "Wants to know if you want to put in a salvage claim on the bandits you smoked!" You realize that the claim could run into thousands of dollars.

If you want to wait a bit longer and put in the claim, turn to 318. If you would rather leave right away, tum to 46.