Chapter 185

Calvin swept his hand with authority. "You have half an hour. I don't care how you do it. Bring Deputy Hiram to see me, now."

The officers glanced at each other, accepted the order, and hurried out.

Calvin didn't sit idle. He called over his personal aide.

"Neil, head to the courthouse entrance right now and spread the word. Tell everyone that I'm holding a public trial for Deputy Hiram today. Any