The protagonist, a university professor, says that when he was walking down the street one evening, he came upon two robbers armed with a knife. Without even thinking, the professor shot at them and wounded one of the robbers. This action led to many judicial woes and, at the end of it all, although the professor was considered a hero due to his quick response to the assault, he regretted the time, money and good health he lost because of his courageous action.