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I'm sorry, Reverend Morgan.

I was going too fast.

Gwylem, if you had been watching your driving

instead of thinking of Essie,

This wouldn't have happened.

It wasn't his fault. The horses ran away.

Uncle Evan, you can't blame Gwylem.

It was just an accident.

You're to blame for this.

Evil has stalked this train ever since

we were foolish enough to bring you with us.

Emma, that's enough.

You've gone a bit too far.

You defend her only because she's your niece.

She's the daughter of Satan, Evan, I've told you before.

Mark my words.

Satan rides her shoulder like a dark cloud.

You must decide about her.

Howdy.

Would you be the, uh, Reverend Morgan?

I am not an ordained minister,

but my flock are pleased to call me reverend.

Well, I, uh, heard you folks

were crossing the Truckee around here.

Oh, my name is, uh, Cartwright.

Ben Cartwright.

I, uh, I own this, uh, this land.

Oh, we're gonna be tied up here a couple of days.

As you can see, my wagon has been broken down.

You need not be concerned, Mr. Cartwright.

We'll pay you for the time that we're here.

No need for that.

This, uh, wagon could sure use some fixing.

Uh, maybe my boys and I could help you with it.

The Eternal Brethren take no charity, sir.

I'm sorry, what's that?

The Eternal Brethren.

We are the people preparing

for the last conflict with Satan,

the Prince of Darkness,

who all men must meet someday.

Oh, I see.

Well, uh...

If you need some water,

there's a, uh, spring-fed pond just beyond those trees there.

And if we can help you with anything,

house is just east of here.

Mr. Cartwright.

Our cows have gone dry

and there isn't any milk at all for the children.

Could you...

I mean, would it be possible...

Sarah, you're interfering again.

We don't have, uh, many milk cows, ma'am.

I'll be glad to see what I can do.

Thank you. You're very kind.

How many times does the reverend have to tell you

we cannot accept charity?

Now, Emma...

she was only trying to help the children.

Haven't we suffered enough already because of her?

You blame me because the cows ran dry,

so I'm trying to do something about it and you still blame me.

No matter what, you always find fault!

I'll, uh, see that you get some milk by morning.

Thank you kindly, sir.

Hyah!

Now, children,

I think it's time we learned a little bit more

about this Earth we live on.

But first of all, we have to change

our idea that the world is flat.

In truth, it is round

and shaped like a ball.

That's not what the reverend told us, Miss Sarah.

Well, even the reverend doesn't know everything.

Now, children...

Little more heft, brethren.

It wouldn't hurt to say a prayer as we put our shoulders to it.

Evan. Eva...

Oh! You wouldn't listen to me before,

now maybe you will.

There's something you must see.

Emma, I'll join you as soon as we get the wagon upright.

No, no, this is more important than any wagon.

Come along. Oh, all right, Emma.

Remember, brethren, the right prayer

can increase your strength tenfold.

Come along.

You start here

and you go around long enough in the same direction,

you'll wind up in the place you started from.

Yes, Thomas?

Why don't we fall off when we walk underneath, Miss Sarah?

Because of a force called gravity.

What does gravity look like?

Gravity is something we can't see,

but we know it's a great invisible force

that keeps us all here on Earth.

Some of you know what a magnet is, don't you?

Yes. Yes. I do. I do.

Well, then, let's think of it like that.

Gravity could be called a kind of magnet.

It's a natural force that

keeps us all from flying off into space.

We were always told that the world is flat.

You were told right.

Don't listen to her.

I've been patient with you, Sarah.

Lord knows I've been patient.

But now your words have revealed you.

The law of gravity was discovered

by Sir Isaac Newton in 1687.

That's almost 200 years ago, Uncle Evan.

But there is only one law.

The law of God.

If our Divine Maker had meant for us to walk upside down,

he would have put feet on our hands.

Children, listen to me.

Look around you.

All around you, as far as the eye can see--

The Earth is flat.

Now you see it that way

because that is the way the Lord intended for it to be.

Anything else is heresy.

Whoa.

Well, there's that wagon I was telling you about.

Yeah. Already had that spotted.

Well, little brother, you feeling up to helping me

get that wagon back on its wheels?

Well, I'll give you a hand, Hoss,

if you really think you need me.

Let's go.

But Uncle Evan, Columbus proved

the world wasn't flat by sailing around it.

If he was sailing upside down,

the water would have emptied into the sky.

Why can't you accept it?

It's a proven, scientific fact.

Sarah, what you speak is heresy.

Our Divine Maker intended us

to walk upright, not upside down.

We've had enough of this scientific

nonsense of yours. School is over.

From this moment on,

you will no longer corrupt our children's minds.

But the children need me.

Not anymore, they don't.

Uh...

Uh, the, uh,

boys and I, we brought the... brought the milk

and, uh, boys are working on the wagon now.

Thank you, Mr. Cartwright.

On behalf of the children, I thank you kindly.

Where would you like us to put it?

I've already accepted more than I should.

I'll take care of it.

Thank you.

Oh. Don't jump so, Essie.

I was just looking at myself in the water, Miss Sarah.

Every girl likes to see herself sometime.

Miss Sarah...

do you think Gwylem likes me?

Of course he does.

But I'm not very pretty.

You most certainly are.

This is the last thing I saved from St. Louis.

And even if no one else could see it, I knew it was there.

It made me feel pretty.

Next time Gwylem comes to court,

pin it on your petticoat.

If a girl feels pretty,

she is pretty.

Oh, thank you, Miss Sarah.

No, don't, uh,

don't let me drive you away.

May I...?

Oh, please.

It's a quiet day, isn't it?

You must be very puzzled by us.

Yes, I am.

Although, I-I must say...

I'm a little more puzzled by you.

You don't seem to belong with them.

I do.

And I don't.

You see, I was born

and brought up among the brethren.

My father was Uncle Evan's brother.

Ah.

I've been away for several years.

Now that I'm back, I...

I just don't understand them anymore.

My uncle is turning those children's minds

back into the Dark Ages.

Is that why you stay with him?

Because of the children?

That's one of the reasons.

The others don't matter.

And, uh,

what are you gonna do

now that they've forbidden you to teach the children?

I don't know.

But it's just so wrong of my uncle

to fill those children's minds with ignorant superstitions.

They'll be like nomads,

running away from change,

from... anything they don't understand.

Oh, sometimes I wish I'd never left St. Louis and civilization.

Oh.

Um...

you know, we, uh...

we have a town close by here, called Virginia City.

Oh, it's a... it's a small town,

but it's kind of civilized.

It has restaurants, and...

maybe we could have lunch there.

Like, uh, today.

Maybe right now.

Would you like that?

Yes, I would, Mr. Cartwright.

I'd like that very much.

Good.

How's it going down there, little brother?

Well, better than they got coming,

considering all the help they're giving us.

Yeah. Well, they're all over there in a meeting of some sort.

Hey.

Come on. Let's get this wheel on here and get out of here.

There's a Jim-dandy of a little rainstorm coming.

You about ready, ain't you?

Yep.

I'm as... ready as I'll ever be on an empty stomach.

Ain't this something?

Been working out here for hours and...

nobody's even offered us a drink of water.

No food, nothing.

You reckon they'll even be polite enough to thank us?

I wouldn't count on it.

Hey, what do you suppose they're doing over there?

Hey, uh...

hey, friend?

Friend, what-what are you painting on the wagon there?

These are shields against Satan and his disciples,

as any fool can see.

Oh.

Satan, huh?

And his disciples!

Well, uh...

just who might they be?

Not "they," her.

The Daughter of Darkness.

Oh, and, uh, does this Daughter of, uh...

of Darkness have a name?

Of course.

Sarah. Mrs. Reynolds.

The one your daddy was fool enough to take to town with him.

Hey, what do you think of that, Hoss?

Pa's taken a fancy to a witch.

Sure enough.

Look! Look!

The sky is on fire!

Satan's fire, leave us now!

Satan's fire,

go back to your source!

Satan's fire,

leave us now.

Satan's fire,

go back to your source!

Satan's fire,

leave us now.

Satan's fire,

go back to your source.

Satan's fire,

leave us now...

Poor fools, they...

they ain't never seen a St. Elmo's fire before.

Just a little extra electricity in the air.

Well, even if they did see it before,

they still think it's the work of Satan.

The cursed woman brought it here.

But no more.

Hear me now!

Bring no harm to my flock!

The fire is gone.

We have been given our answer.

It is a sign from above.

Come on. Let's get out of here.

Whee...!

We made it.

Yeah.

What a lovely house this is, Mr. Cartwright.

I'm so glad the storm came up and we had to stop here.

I think it's just a passing storm, but...

I'm glad it came up, too.

I'm glad you approve of the house, Mrs. Reynolds.

Please call me Sarah.

Well, I will if you call me Ben.

Then Ben it is.

Then Sarah it is.

Oh, you're-you're chilled?

Well, just a little, but...

is there someplace I could, um,

freshen up?

Ch, of course. Um, well, there's a guest room

right up at the, uh, head of the stairs.

Oh, thank you. I'll get some coffee and tea ready.

Which do you like, coffee or tea? How 'bout some...

how 'bout some sherry?

No, tha...

Sherry might be lovely.

Good, good. I'll start the fire.

You know,

it's a remarkable thing.

What's that?

Only one short day, and...

I feel we're very old friends.

We are old friends.

How charming you look.

Thank you.

It's been a long time since a man said that to me.

It's true.

You're charming.

Sarah...

You said something about sherry?

Yes, I guess I did.

Now, you sit right down there.

Thank you.

And there is the sherry.

Thank you.

Mmm...

Oh, I haven't relaxed this much in months.

How I envy you.

This is a wonderful home.

Thank you.

Uh, it's... comfortable and warm.

Though sometimes it's a...

...little lonely.

Yes.

I know what loneliness is.

My husband died five years ago.

Tom was a doctor.

We'd made great plans for ourselves and our son.

You have a son?

Little John died when he was two years old.

Then my husband died.

I was all alone.

No place to go.

Going back to the brethren was like going home in a...

in a way.

Oh, but let's not spoil a lovely day by getting into all of that.

How's your sherry?

Oh, fine, thank you.

Do you know something?

I'm hungry again.

So am I.

Isn't it ridiculous?

After that huge lunch we had in town?

I'll tell you something else.

You are now talking to the man who makes the best Welsh rarebit

in the territory of Nevada.

Oh, really? Oh, yes.

It sounds divine. I hoped it might.

Can I do something to help? Yes.

Enjoy it.

Come on.

Madam. Sir.

To the kitchen.

Uh, Essie, child, what's wrong?

What's the matter? Speak up, child.

What's the matter? I don't know.

I got this terrible pain.

Better get you in the wagon.

What's this?

What is this?

It's something Sarah gave me.

Sarah gave it to you?

Sarah?

To make me...

pretty for Gwylem.

It's nothing, it's...

It's a love charm.

That's what it is.

A love charm?

That's what's wrong with her.

She's devil-struck.

That woman you've been listening to--

I've tried to warn you about her.

I was wrong, Emma.

I should have listened to you.

Evan...

there's only one thing to do now.

I know.

It shall be done.

Even though Sarah is of my own blood.

It shall be done.

The evil spirit will be driven out of her.

I say it.

I say it...

So you've never been to Wales?

No, never.

Then where'd you learn to make such delicious Welsh rarebit?

From my Chinese cook.

Oh, no...

How is she?

She's dying, Gwylem.

I'm going for Sarah.

Gwylem...

...you know where to find her?

I think so, yes.

Then bring her back here.

Bring her back here.

Evan, what's wrong?

It's nothing.

Gwylem has gone for Sarah.

He's going to bring her back here.

We must be ready.

Remember the fire of Satan.

It showed us the way. The old way.

Kindle a need-fire.

Have the brethren collect the juniper wood.

Linen for tinder.

Put out all the other fires.

The need-fire must burn alone and pure.

It will destroy her wickedness.

Or she herself will be forfeit.

Be about it, Emma.

What are you gonna do now?

I don't know.

I haven't any life except for the brethren.

And the children.

Sarah...

how long are you gonna try

to replace your lost son

with someone else's children?

Excuse me.

Mr. Cartwright, sir, is Miss Sarah here?

Yeah, she is. Come in.

Gwylem.

What are you doing here?

Miss Sarah, it's Essie.

Your un... Your uncle says she's dying.

But how, what's wrong with her?

It's some kind of sickness.

She was fine this morning.

It happened all of a sudden.

Please come, Miss Sarah, she needs you.

Of course, I'll come at once.

I-I'd like to get back to her.

If you don't mind, I'll ride on ahead.

Please hurry, Miss Sarah.

Yes, Gwylem.

Now, look, there's got to be somebody out there

who can look after her.

Essie needs me, Ben.

I'll get the buckboard ready.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter...

Ben, they've burned my wagon.

Stay here.

They're driving the daughter of Satan out into the wilderness.

What?

Me, Ben.

They're driving me out.

You stay here.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter,

go out, your house is burning.

Satan's daughter...

Morgan!

What's going on here?

Where is she?

Where is the daughter of Satan?

...go out, your house is burning!

All right,

clear out.

All of you, right now! Clear out!

Essie is dying.

She's got the cholera.

Is anybody else sick?

Morgan, is anybody else sick?

You've got to get a doctor here.

Miss Sarah. They've hurt you, Gwylem.

You've got to get away from here before

they do what they're planning. What about Essie?

The witch is here.

The witch is here!

Morgan. Morgan!

No...!

What are you gonna do to her?

There's only one way to drive out her power.

The woman will not be harmed,

only the devil within her.

Morgan, let her be.

You laid your curse upon Essie.

No!

The cholera is here.

Yours is the evil.

Oh, no...!

I can help you.

It doesn't have to touch all of you.

Don't bargain with me, Satan.

That's what was wrong in Oreana, don't you see?

You and Essie,

you went to town.

You must have drunk some of the water. Did you?

Take her! No!

Listen to her!

Don't try anything. We're determined on this.

Don't, Ben!

Speak the word.

Speak.

I'm ashamed for you.

For all of you.

Right be on our side, Sarah.

Morgan, don't.

If... If I be shorn...

...then my strength will go from me

and I will become weak,

and be like any other woman.

Daughter of the Prince of Darkness,

flee from here or it shall go I" with thee.

Take her and get away from here.

It's all right, Sarah.

It's all right. It's all right.

Come.

Gwylem.

Essie needs water.

Boiled water.

Miss Sarah...

Force her if need be, but she must drink it.

Will it cure her?

It helps, sometimes.

Nothing cures...

All she wanted to do was help.

Sure hope you didn't drink any of the water

while you were there.

Not a drop. Didn't eat a bite of food, neither.

Never thought I'd be thankful for an empty belly.

Yeah.

Fact of the matter is,

Morgan wouldn't let us near any of the other wagons.

Morgan.

Well, I think I'll go up and see how Sarah is.

She wasn't feeling too well before.

Yes?

May I come in?

Just a minute.

Come in.

Why are you wearing that?

Please?

It's not your shame.

Sarah...

not too many hours ago,

you said that...

it seemed as if we were old friends.

But you won't let us treat you like an old friend.

Now, you know what I'd like you to do?

I'd like you to stay here with us,

until you know exactly what you want to do.

I can't stay.

I just keep thinking what's happening back there.

Sarah, you need your rest, you need your sleep.

Sleep? My own son died of cholera.

I just keep thinking of those poor children!

I told you, we're going to have the doctor there in the morning.

You understand even now.

They'll send the doctor away.

What are you gonna do?

You gonna take care of them all by yourself? Is that it?

But I went through this with my baby.

I'm the only one there who knows what to do.

All right, then I'll go with you.

No, you can't. I'm going alone.

No, no, I'll go with you.

I'm afraid what they'll do to you.

All right, no matter if you go alone or with me,

the first thing you're gonna do is get some sleep.

Understood?

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I'm... dying.

It's all Sarah's fault.

I tried to warn you.

Hasn't she taken any of the boiled water?

No. It's no use. It won't help.

It-it's helped Essie, just as Sarah...

I see it wasn't enough what we done.

Sarah is a witch.

There is no witch!

There was sickness in Oreana, and...

everything that's gone wrong after that just...

...just went wrong, that's all.

Why is it...

the sign?

It shouldn't be that I died.

It shouldn't be.

Boy, Emma is right.

Sarah is a witch.

She is!

Whoa, boys.

Miss Sarah, get away from here while you can.

It's too late. They don't want any of your help.

I must try, Gwylem.

I have to make them understand.

Don't you see they don't want to listen to you?

They'd rather live and die with their ignorance.

Why don't you leave us be?

Get out of our camp.

She's helped Essie, I tell you.

She's helped her!

Please listen to me!

The cholera can be stopped if you will just listen!

Surely you can do that much. What harm can it do?

0h!

She's just come to help you.

You poor fool.

Witch!

My wife is dead.

Don't you believe me when I tell you

she was sent here by Satan to destroy us all?

What can we do?

There's only one thing that we can do

if we are to get out of here alive.

No! Stop it!

No! No!

You can't do this! You can't!

Nothing can save you now, Sarah.

Daughter of Satan, you must die.

This is murder!

You're all murderers!

Morgan!

You must stop-stop it. Shut up.

She has to die! It's the only way!

Do you understand?!

Don't cut her loose! Get... get... get him!

Okay.

Brethren, they must be stopped!

She is the daughter of Satan, and must be destroyed by fire!

Follow me!

Follow me, brethren!

She must be burned!

That's the only way we can destroy her!

Please... forgive me.

Save us.

Save us...

Mercy...

mercy for my flock.

He's dead.

Isn't he, Gwylem?

Isn't he?

Stay.

There's nothing you can do for him now.

Well, who else wants to die now?

Huh?

Who else wants to die?

It's easy, you know.

All you have to do is close your ears

to what Sarah's been trying to tell you!

You've been doing a lot of praying around here.

How about getting down on your knees to her?

She's the only one that can help you!

Please... trust me.

What do we have to do, Miss Sarah?

We have to boil everything-- clothes, bedding, utensils.

It stops the spread of the infection.

But right now!

Ben, I'll need your help more than ever now.

Of course.

Can you let us have some big iron kettles?

Some bedding? Whatever you can spare.

I'll get it right away.

We'll be in your debt as long as we live, Mr. Cartwright.

Well, I...

I hope you'll be very happy together,

and I hope that you find

what you're looking for in California.

Oh, thank you, Mr. Cartwright.

Ben?

Well, time has come, hasn't it?

Mm-hmm.

If I would...

If I really tried to persuade you to...

Don't, Ben.

You've made me feel so...

wanted.

Well?

They want me now, too, Ben.

And more than you...

they need me.

Mm.

You've made me feel like a woman again.

I'll never forget you.

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All right, move 'em out!

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