Red Dead Redemption 2: Arthur Morgan's Confrontation with Cornwall

Gang's Precarious Situation

• 💡 The gang is facing intense pressure from Pinkertons and authorities following incidents in Blackwater and Saint Denis.
• 💬 Dutch expresses concern that they've become sloppy and that a "rat" (Molly) has talked, leading to their current predicament.
• 📌 He suggests that the time for their way of life has passed, and they need to find a way to move on.

Confronting Leviticus Cornwall

• 🎯 Dutch proposes a "social call" to confront Leviticus Cornwall, whom he blames for their troubles and Hosea's death.
• ⚠️ Arthur suspects Dutch's true motive is revenge, despite Dutch's claims of wanting to cut a deal for money and safe passage.
• 💰 Dutch aims to secure his ship, $10,000, and safe passage out of the territory by threatening Cornwall.

The Ambush and Escape

• 💥 The "social call" quickly escalates into a violent shootout with Cornwall's men and Pinkerton agents.
• 🚀 Arthur, Dutch, and Micah manage to escape after a chaotic battle, with Dutch believing they've put Cornwall "out of business."

New Plans and Growing Tensions

• 📈 Dutch devises a new plan to exploit Cornwall's railroad contract, dynamite shipments, and oil factory bonds to buy the gang time and money.
• 🛠️ He dispatches Micah and Bill to acquire dynamite from the Annesburg mines.
• 💬 Dutch instructs Arthur to meet him later at an old house west of Van Horn, revealing underlying distrust by calling him "black lung."