Another Chapter From Milton Creek-The Arrest of the Dingo Kid
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Image credit -Milton Creek mayors office.
Sheriff Koplin was talking with Tom on how it had been a quiet week
Not one crime had been reported for the town of Milton Creek
Then a US Marshal knocked on the door and then came inside
Said he was looking for a fugitive who in this town did once reside.
He told them the Dingo Kid had managed to break out of Yuma jail
And the marshal assured them that he was hot on Dingo's trail
There was laughter because Sheriff Koplin remembered his crime
He'd had his way with a horse and had been in Yuma doing time.
He was a known troublemaker when he lived in Milton Creek town.
And it was just by chance sheriff caught him with his pants down
The sheriff had been passing the stables when he'd heard moaning
Went in to the stable to investigate and the poor filly was groaning.
The marshal added "he was overheard saying he wanted revenge
And was hoping to team up with outlaws, Jo Haines and Billy Henge"
Sheriff said" we'll form a posse and we'll help you track 'em down
They'll be sorry if they come looking for trouble in our peaceful town".
Then new Deputy Terry walked in along with Texas Ranger Dave
Sheriff said, "morning boys we have a situation that is quite grave"
And added " We got a fugitive on the loose that lowlife the Dingo Kid
But struggled to keep a straight face when he told them what he did".
Mayor Tom said I'll go and get Jenna, Deb Lin and Tania too
Jenna needs a horse cos hers is lame and hopping like a kangaroo
Sheriff said " we'll meet up in an hour outside Jenna's saloon
And I hope to be well on our way before the sun hits noon.
They'd been riding for about an hour when Jenna spotted smoke
Dingo Kids poor attempt to stay hidden was something of a joke
The posse slowly approached the camp and there wasn't a peep
Haines who'd been keeping guard was snoring and fast asleep.
Ranger Dave fired two shots in the air and then shouted "wake up boys"
Haines and Henge went for their guns and Dave shot them 'tween the eyes
Dingo Kid was now shaking with fear and then soiled his white pants
Then started cursing loudly; he was well known for his childish rants.
The marshal put cuffs on him and then they heaved him up on to his horse
Then they buried the thrash that was with him and for town they set course
It was late evening when they got back in town and Dingo Kid was put in jail
The marshal then told him tomorrow its Yuma and Dingo Kid went pale.
Lin said "its double steak night at Aces Mayor Tom said he'd pay
" Then drinks on me later" Jenna said" a great way to end the day"
It was just another exciting chapter in the ongoing saga of our town
And from the jail you could hear cursing as the sun was going down.
Written on 12th February 2023.
Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2023
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