Return to man.

Sensing that you're somehow involved, the two men bear down on you - HO BOY, are they FAST! Sudden changes of direction slow them down, but they can soon make up the lost distance. Never mind the fallen man, you're running for your life here!

Just as you're beginning to think you're not going to make it, a shadowy figure leaps out between you and the two hoods. Still running, you turn your head and see that it's the guy who collapsed!

"Take the painting!" he shouts, "for pity's sake!"

You spot he's left it leaning against a shop window right where you're going. You could easily snatch it up and take it with you, or you could leave it where it is for the nasty guys to find once they've put a few knife holes in him.

You can:

Grab the painting and run like hell.

Forget about the painting and flee.

Stop and help the stranger tackle the hoods.