The Orchard Keeper

Describe the police attack on Ownby's house.

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Gifford and several other policemen arrive at Ownby's orchard to arrest him for defacing the government tank on his property. They see him standing in the doorway, menacingly holding a shotgun and decide to call for backup before trying again. A few more policemen arrive and they storm his house, but he is hidden under his stove and can fire on them with impunity. He hits a few of the officers--though he does not kill anyone--and they retreat once again. He sneaks out the back of his house, loads a sleigh with a few items he can grab, and leaves with his dog, Scout. The policemen throw tear gas canisters into the house to try to take him for a third time, but he is already gone.