Robbery and Assault at Slouse's Shop

The gang, wearing masks of historical figures, robs a sweets and tobacco shop run by Slouse and his wife. They beat Slouse severely, and when his wife screams, Alex strikes her with a scale weight and a crowbar, drawing blood. They clean out the till and take packs of cigarettes, then return to the Duke of New York to maintain their alibi. The attack is brutal and efficient, with Dim particularly violent. When two young policemen question them, the elderly women confirm their alibi, and the police leave without making an arrest. This event shows the gang's growing confidence and the ineffectiveness of law enforcement, as well as Alex's disappointment at the lack of real challenge.