The Barker #1

A circus performer named Willis is accused of letting a man escape for whom Louella deserted him. After denying the charge, Willis is confronted by the man's associates who demand he help them recapture their escaped quarry. Willis refuses and fights them off, but the situation escalates when the fugitive causes chaos at the circus itself, involving a lion that injures performers and threatens the big top's stability. The story culminates in a frantic chase as circus personnel attempt to recapture the dangerous animal and restore order.