The story revolves around an escaped convict who seeks refuge at his ex-lover’s house.

However, she has moved on, married, and is hesitant to assist him.

Gillie doesn’t report the crime to the authorities.

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Instead, she keeps Korchinsky’s shiny black revolver for herself and runs away.

In the meantime, he fights a private battle with alcohol.

He tries to evade police in the aftermath of a failed robbery in Belfast.

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