Ropes, pulleys, and the big one. It could get interesting.He returned after a few minutes and headed to the front of the boat and started undoing some... rope with a metal snaps on them. He unstrapped a metal pole and was holding it when Mingo came up lugging a large nylon duffel bag he took to Chuck. A bunch of colorful nylon cloth was pulled out and Chuck connected ropes and the pole to the cloth using the metal snaps. Another rope coming from the top of the mast was attached. Chuck started. He told Sam Hudson what he had seen of the attack coming this way. Jed ordered the furniture stripped out of his apartment and used to fill the open doorway at the back of the jail. If enough furniture was piled in the doorway and immediately behind it, it would be impossible for anybody to charge into the jail from that direction.Meanwhile, Jed would take his mobile force out and try to get behind the attackers. He was sure that they could be driven off if he attacked the Mexicans from their. It would be best if you keep a couple weapons nearby, just in case. I'll remain within ear shot, to be on the safe side. But we must get that meat cured before it goes bad, I don't want to take anymore game than we need to.” “Great, I'll get on it as quick as I can. Did you make any biscuits?” Lupo responded. No, sorry, we only have a little flour left and I wanted to save it for dinner.” Ku'o answered “Do you want help with the salt barrel?” “No, I can manage, but. ”“Well,” said Béla, “We’ll just have to take them down ourselves.” She headed for the door, stripping off her shirt for the second time that afternoon as she walked.“I was hoping you’d say that,” Tanya quipped, grinning at the eager, angry little vampire.“Hold it!” Frank said, grabbing Béla by both arms from behind and nearly lifting her off the floor. “I know you’re brave enough and dumb enough to walk right up to a cannon and dare the guy to set a torch to it, but we need to come up with a.