Bodie and Brand 2 by Neil Hunter

Author:Neil Hunter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: western ebook, bodie the hunter, western ebook online, bounty hunters 1800s, chinese tong, neil brand, san francisco 1880s, us frontier fiction 1800s
Publisher: Piccadilly Publishing

Chapter Nine

‘I need to go look for Henry Lee,’ Bodie said.

‘It’s a big city,’ Hunt pointed out.

‘I can find my way back to Li Hung’s store. He’ll help. We can join up at my hotel later.’

Bodie gave them the location.

‘That’s one of the best in San Francisco,’ Hunt said.

‘Seems my benefactors only go for the best.’

‘I’ll have a word with McCord,’ Brand said. ‘See if I can get him to spend a little more on my accommodation.’

They parted company, Brand and Hunt heading back to have a word with Inspector Hallows. They hadn’t gone far before Brand glanced around, murmuring under his breath.

‘What is it?’

‘Couple of Chinese heading our way.’

‘Jason, the place is full of Chinese.’

‘They’re not all carrying those damn hatchets the Tong seem to favor.’

The sight of the deadly blades brought back memories for Brand. Remembrance of a sandy beach in Mexico and the fight against Kwo Han and his men – the finale of that conflict had been the Tong leader’s attack on Brand – the blur of steel as the hatchet crashed against his exposed skull and put him down a second after he had fired his final shot at Han – the hatchet blow that had taken Brand’s memory and almost his life.

The shock of recall snapped Brand into action as he drew his Colt and pulled the trigger. The crack of the shot sent a .45 lead slug into the man. it thudded into his chest, coring in deep and the Tong stumbled and went down hard, the hatchet bouncing from his grip.

From beneath his coat Hunt pulled out an identical weapon. He had chosen the American pistol for his visit to the country, realizing there would be no problem getting hold of ammunition. And he admitted he liked the feel of the weapon and its power. He turned to face the second Chinese. The man moved with surprising agility, swerving to make himself a harder target. Hunt brought his pistol round to target the man, but was too slow to avoid contact as the Tong soldier lashed out, the keen edge of the hatchet sliced across his right arm, cutting down from his bicep and across his forearm. Hunt fell back, a shocked cry bursting from his lips. Despite the wound he lashed out with his left arm, his fist connecting with the attacker’s jaw, spinning him sideways and before the Chinese could recover Hunt braced his gun hand with his left, lifted the Colt and put a single shot through the side of the man’s skull. The Chinese went down in a burst of blood and brains, slamming onto the ground.

Brand reached the agent’s side as Hunt clutched at his bloody arm.

‘We need to get you to a doctor.’

‘You aren’t going to get any argument from me there, old chum,’ Hunt said.

His face had drained of color and he was swaying on his feet. He let Brand support him as he waved at an empty horse drawn cab. The driver might have

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