The thieves' whole gang was crouched down next to a corner of a building right next to the manor they were going to raid. Max turned to the group in front of him, face grave,

"This is it, the big-time boys. Everyone got what they need?", the group looked at each other before nodding in affirmative,

"Good, now remember what I told you. Be quick and silent. When I give you the signal, we run. We don't leave anyone behind." Tim and Jasper gave murmurs of agreement, while the big, bulky thief grunts before they sneak into the manor.

They all separate into their designated paths, all of them being quiet as a door mouse as they search for valuable items to steal. Jasper was checking rooms, taking anything of value, and then moving on to the next room. Tim was scurrying about the halls, eyes wide and sparkling as he steals paintings, vases, and other valuable nick-knacks. The biggest of the thieves becomes lookout, ready to give the signal at any moment.

After a few hours of the oldest thieves finally gives the signal, everyone having a pretty sizable bag of goods as they headed to the east wing of the manor. Everyone whispered among each other about the big haul they got and how well they will live from now one. The excitement was short-lived when the silent thief saw an officer coming towards them, shouting an alarm, and the group gathers their things and runs away quickly, but it was too late.

The officer saw them, blowing on a whistle around his neck to alert the other officers before chasing after them yelling loudly. The gang of thieves weaved through the halls, trying to lose him as more officers followed with dogs. They were almost there, but the officers were to close to them, and Jasper stops then turns to face the crowd of officers and dogs. Tim skids to a halt, looking back at him,

"What are you doing!? Come on!" He shakes his head, giving them a strained smile, "Go, I'll be fine."

The rat-like thief opens his mouth to protest, but he was grabbed by the forearm by Max and dragged away, he stares at the stilled thief in terror with wide eyes. The big boss gives one last look at him before they leave, and then they all escape. Jasper stood his ground as the officers finally got to him, weapons raised, and when a few officers came over him to grab him, he started fighting back. He threw the hands off him, running towards the exit and got tackled in the process. Jasper struggles hard as they tied his hands up, and he looked back at the exit as he is lead away.