The man placed the can in his left hand and drew his pistol with the right.
Then he tossed the can into the air.

While it still rose his weapon exploded, the can shook spasmodically and turned clear over.

Then in rapid succession followed four other explosions, the last occurring just before the can reached the ground.

The man smiled, still holding the smoking weapon in his hand.
The tall man on the extreme edge of the group now stepped forward and examined the can, while several other men crowded about to look.

There were exclamations of surprise.