Chapter 16Adrien was lying on the couch inside the Packard. One of the other automobiles, partially loaded with goods, had driven away moments earlier – the driver had apparently panicked and simply fled. The other machines stood by the warehouse. Collins tossed the sawed-off through the shattered side window and settled himself in place behind the wheel. Yet, he did not start.
He pressed the horn several times and then exited the vehicle, supporting himself on a cane.
“Don’t shoot!” he called out. “I surrender! You hear me, I surrender! I surrender to the authorities, don't hurt me!” he shouted, trying his best to announce his arrival. However, he did not intend to enter the warehouse where shots had been fired literally moments before. To make matters worse, when he took another step,
