The assistant cleared a space for the treasure hunters to examine the container.
Mr. Madden, the most experienced among them, stepped forward first. He took out an octuple telescope and examined the small tires in the box thoughtfully before suddenly bending down to peer through the gap under the waterproof cloth.
Sean admired his dedication.
The big black man, Hamilton Diaz, simply jumped up to grab the top of the container and crane his head inside to have a look.
Diana Smith played to her advantage as a woman, showing a bit of cleavage and cozying up to the assistant in an attempt to get a closer look.
The three of them certainly weren't acting like the big shots they were - more like common hoodlums!
Sean was amused by their antics.
Others also tried to get closer, but the assistant quickly shooed the big shots away, under the freight yard owner's instructions.
Once everyone had taken a look, Mr. Madden sidled up to Sean and whispered,
"Sean, let's team up!"