Red Dead Redemption 2: Cornwall Payroll Wagon Heist Gone Wrong

A Risky Proposition

• 💬 Arthur Morgan is approached by a character, referred to as "Miss O'A" (likely Josiah Trelawny), who offers a tip-off about a valuable target.
• 💰 The information concerns a supply wagon carrying payroll that will be briefly unguarded near a ruined church.
• 🤝 Arthur is initially reluctant but eventually agrees to the heist, bringing along Bill Williamson and Charles Smith.

The Ill-Fated Heist

• 🎯 The group plans to intercept the wagon at a crossroads, with the informant taking a small commission for the information.
• ⚠️ Upon stopping the wagon, they discover it belongs to Leviticus Cornwall, a powerful and wealthy individual.
• 💥 The situation quickly escalates into a violent shootout as Cornwall's heavily armed guards appear, turning the easy picking into a deadly confrontation.

Escape and Evasion

• 🏃‍♂️ Faced with overwhelming numbers, Arthur, Bill, and Charles are forced to flee from Cornwall's men.
• 🌲 They attempt to lose their pursuers by riding into the woods and splitting up to confuse them.
• hiding in a deserted house and barn, they manage to evade immediate capture, but the pursuit is relentless.

Aftermath and Reflection

• 💔 The group acknowledges the "honest mistake" of underestimating Cornwall's security and the consequences of their actions.
• 🏕️ After successfully shaking off their pursuers, the men split up to avoid leading Cornwall's forces back to their main camp.
• 💬 Back at camp, Arthur interacts with other gang members like Tilly, reflecting on the hardships and constant movement of their outlaw life.