He only was one policeman, but Ernest was scared to death. Alistair turned towards the voice. It came from the man in the gray suit, whom he knew had passed them earlier on Eliot Street. The man reached into his briefcase and pulled out a small black mask. Then he put the black mask on Ernest, which pleased the chicken greatly.
Every chicken needs to have their moment in the sun.
As Alistair looked back at the policeman, he smiled down at them from his horse. Then, still smiling, he wheeled the horse and rode away.