They asked me to join their party as they were going to "shoot up" the house if necessary.

To this I would not consent and went back.

After a deal of talk and persuasion the two men finally agreed to give me their guns, preliminary to meeting two of the other party, who were also asked to approach unarmed.

They met, much to my relief, and when, somehow or other, the two men allowed themselves to be surrounded by the rest they saw the game was up and surrendered.

Then the funny thing happened and the one reason for the telling of this story.