Ah, but was the sheriff the one he was in Lodestone to collect a bounty on? Remember the two raptors tied up at the saloon that he noted. Checkov’s gun and all that.

Yeah, I figured the Sheriff could be the bounty. Plus, the raptors could be registered with the local Department of Transport Lizards

the sherif is the bounty. nice twist.

I agree with Pyropunk – the ending was unpredictable but not unbelievable. Will a sequel be written soon?