The Pledge

By Gadfly on Sep 23, 2018

Paladin is lounging in the Carlton lobby when a delivered from Speedy Messenger Service arrives. He confirms who Paladin is and then counts out a large wad of loose money, and says that a man is waiting for Paladin on the Kaibab road. The messenger has no idea what the man's business was, and quickly leaves. Later, Paladin rides to the Kaibab and meets with the man, Ike Brennan. Paladin says that he won't take the job without an explanation and Ike explains that he wants to hire Paladin to he…