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("They'll Be Coming Around the Mountain" plays)

(rain pattering)

(hooves clopping)

(rain pattering)

- Now listen, I know Gaunt got the money,

so don't come back without it.

If you get a chance, take a shot at that Duke horse.

He attacked me again yesterday.

- [Henchman] All right.

(rain pattering)

- We'll get him when he comes out.

Move on.

(rain splashing)

(weapon thumping) (man crying out)

(hooves clopping)

(weapon smacking)

(horse neighing) (man exclaiming)

(horse neighing)

- What was that?

(horse neighing)

- Sounded like Duke. (Duke neighing)

(footsteps thumping)

- No, no grand-daddy, please don't go.

It may be the Hawk.

- That's just why I've got to go.

(hooves clopping)

- Get back there.

(hooves clopping) (rain pattering)

Get out here, take this.

- Webb! - Webb!

All right. Take him in the house and get the doctor.

He's just breathing, that's all.

- Hurry up, boys and be careful.

(rain pattering)

- [Sims] Help.

- [Gaunt] Henry Sims.

How did you get here?

What happened?

- Well, I just happened to be riding by

when I heard a lot of commotion.

And I arrived just in time

to see that horse Duke

strike Webb down.

Then he attacked me.

- [Gaunt] That's strange.

Duke never attacked anybody before.

- Why, he's ready to do murder anytime he gets a chance.

You can't trust him any longer.

There's only one thing to do with a horse that's gone bad.

- How is he, doc?

- Is there any improvement, doctor?

- Well, this is the third day he's been unconscious.

It's impossible to say how long,

but he'll come out of it alright.

- [Townsperson 1] First time I ever heard 'em

holding court for a horse.

- [Townsperson 2] I never knew they tried Duke for anything.

(townspeople chattering) (horses galloping)

(wagon rattling) (horse hooves clopping)

- Granddaddy, you're not gonna let them kill Duke.

We must do something to save him.

- Honey, Judge Bartlett is a fair man.

He'll give Duke a fair trial.

We'll have to abide by the judge's decision.

(townspeople chattering)

Hello.

(townspeople chattering)

- Howdy, Mr. Gaunt.

Gosh, Ruth. Ain't it ridiculous

the fuss some folks make over a poor little horse?

(hooves stomping)

(person screaming)

He bit me! He bit me!

Hold him. Tie him down.

(crowd laughing)

- Everything ready, Lem?

- All ready, Your Honor.

(gavel bangs)

- This court is now in session.

(gavel banging)

Folks, this trial is unusual in my experience.

But there ain't no reason I can see why

a horse shouldn't have a fair trial, same as a man.

(Duke stomping)

If there ain't anybody who got any objections,

we'll proceed.

Sheriff, who's bringing the charges?

- Henry Sims, Your Honor.

- [Judge] Oh.

(Duke stomping)

- This is a painful moment for me.

And if I didn't think it was my duty-

- Yeah, you can skip that part, Henry,

and get down to bedrock.

- Very well, Your Honor.

This horse, Duke, who everyone here knows is an outlaw,

(Duke stomping)

has turned killer.

(upbeat harmonica music) (horse hooves clopping)

(horse hooves clopping)

(Duke stomping) (townspeople chattering)

- Well, buddy, let's go see what all this ruckus is about.

(horse hooves clopping)

- And now that he has turned killer,

every man and woman in this town is in danger

as long as he remains alive.

- Sure made this horse out to be a confirmed sinner, Henry.

And I'm afraid you're right.

Well, you've heard the case for the prosecution, folks.

Anybody here gonna speak on behalf of the horse?

- Uh, I'd like to say a word, Judge.

I realize that Duke is a very spirited animal.

Maybe more so than is good for him.

But if you'll give him another chance,

I take the responsibility

of seeing that he don't run wild again.

- Gaunt, I'd...

I'd like to do what you ask, but the evidence shows

that Duke is a dangerous and vicious horse.

And I can't allow sentiment

to interfere with the safety of the people of this town.

- Judge Bartlett, I know Duke is no killer.

Oh, you must believe me.

See how gentle he is with me?

Do you think if he were a killer, that I'd dare go near him?

Oh, please, Judge. Let me keep him.

I'll be responsible for his good behavior.

- [Townsperson 1] Why, the horse is gentle.

- [Townsperson 2] Well, yes. He don't seem to bother her.

- Look here, Judge. You're not gonna allow this-

(gavel banging)

- Henry Sims, you're on order.

I'm trying this case.

(townspeople chattering)

- Miss Ruth, I'd keep away from that horse if I was you.

(Duke stomping)

(townspeople chattering)

- You got all the proof you need now, I guess.

All I say about that horse is true.

- That Sims hombre seems to rub that horse the wrong way.

- Which proves that the horse is plumb loco, mister.

Henry Sims is one of the finest men in town.

- Yeah, but that don't always fool a horse.

(gavel banging)

- Order!

I am about to pass sentence in this case.

As the judgment to this court

that this Duke horse is a menace to this community.

And whereas, no one has been able to ride him

without risk to life and limb.

And whereas, he has wantedly attacked two men

and shown the disposition of a killer.

The Sheriff is ordered to-

- Just a moment, Judge.

(townspeople chattering)

- How dare you interrupt this court, young man.

- Well, I'm awful sorry, Your Honor,

but I didn't figure I had time to be polite.

I was afraid I'd be too late.

- Too late for what?

- Well, to save you folks from killing a good horse

just because he's a little spirited.

See, where I come from we don't shoot horses

when they get honorary. We tame 'em.

Now, if you'll give me a chance-

- You're out of order. This case is closed.

(gavel banging)

- Henry Sims, if I have to remind you again

that I'm conducting this trial.

I'll fine you for contempt of court.

Now, what's on your mind?

- I heard you say that nobody could ride this horse.

Well, I'm willing to tackle him,

providing he goes free if I ride him.

- [Townsperson] Ride him, cowboy!

(crowd cheering)

- He's not from this county!

I refuse to permit such a thing.

Why, it'd be murder.

This man'll be trampled to death

before he ever got in the saddle.

- [Townsperson] Oh, let him ride it.

(crowd chattering)

(gavel banging)

- Well, folks.

Looks like you've decided for the court this time.

Let the stranger ride. We'll accept his proposition.

(crowd cheering)

- I don't know how to thank you.

But are you sure you can ride him?

He's thrown every man on the range,

and some of them have been seriously hurt.

- It's a fine thing you're doing, young man.

But you have no idea

what that Duke horse is when he gets going.

- Well, uh, I may have to pull leather,

but I'm just stubborn enough

to stick to that animal till he gives up in disgust.

(group laughing)

(crowd chattering) (hooves galloping)

- [Townsperson] Shut that gate!

- If I'd known it would have saved

Duke's life just to ride him,

I'd have done it in a minute.

- Maybe it ain't too late to take his place.

Why don't you ask him, Clout?

- Oh, I ain't butting in on another man's plate.

Besides, everybody around here knows what I can do.

(group laughing)

(crowd chattering and shouting)

- 100 bucks says that your puncher eats rattleweed.

- It's a bet, Henry.

(crowd chattering and shouting)

(crowd shouting)

(fence thumping) (crowd shouting)

- Ride him! Stay on him! - Good going, man!

(crowd chattering and shouting)

(crowd cheering)

- Holly, hold the horse!

(crowd chattering) (hooves clopping)

(crowd cheering)

(crowd chattering) (hooves clopping)

(fence banging) (hooves clopping)

- I've never seen such riding.

Isn't he wonderful, granddaddy?

- He sure knows horse flesh, honey.

(crowd chattering and shouting)

(crowd shouting and cheering)

(crowd shouting and cheering continues)

(crowd shouting and cheering continues)

- Henry. I'll take that 100

and I hope it'll be a lesson to you.

- All right.

(people chattering)

- The vigilantes could sure use a few good men like him.

- Yes, they could, alright.

(people chattering)

- Top notch, Simsy, old boy. (Hand patting shoulder)

Paying a $100 to see a free show. (laughing)

(people chattering)

- It was wonderful.

Duke and I will never forget what you've done for us today.

- Oh, I've been pretty lucky with horses, Miss.

- That was mighty fine riding, son.

Are you settling here or just passing through?

(people chattering)

- Well, I got a notion I'll be here for quite awhile.

- Fine. - My name is John Drury.

From the Tumbling East, down in Texas.

- Well, Mr. Tumblin' East Drury,

we need men like you here in Catalog.

We'd like to have you attend a meeting, this afternoon.

- Well if there's gonna be any excitement, I'll be on hand.

- Well, if it's the excitement you're looking for,

you better be there,

because a meeting of the vigilantes.

If this Hawk was just a common bandit,

we'd had him rounded up long ago.

But he's quicker than greased lightning.

And crueler than a rattlesnake.

Year after year, he's raided burned, stolen, and killed.

Not a man here knows when his time is coming next.

You all know we've sent out posses.

And tried in every conceivable way to catch this fiend.

But in every instance, he's beaten us.

- You were hit pretty hard yourself, last year, Gaunt,

when the Hawk raided your ranch.

- Well, leave me out of it.

The question is what are we going to do

to rid the country of this killer

and his gang for good and all?

- Our friend from Texas, down there,

seems to be pretty good at taming horses.

Maybe he could tell us how to catch a Hawk.

- Well, this Hawk sure sounds

like a mighty tough hombre.

What does he look like?

- No one has ever seen him

except the scalps that do his dirty work.

- Why for years we've tried to smoke him out.

And today he's stronger than he ever was.

- If you've got any ideas, Drury, speak up. We need'em.

- Well, talking ain't my strong point,

especially where I'm a stranger.

But I'd say that trailing the Hawk is a one man job.

- That's just what I have been telling the folks around here

for the last few months.

- Oh, why didn't you do it?

- Well, I-I couldn't get no one to go with me.

- Sit down, old man. Sit down. (group laughing)

- I'm not belittling your idea, Drury.

But no one's hankering to go after the Hawk alone.

If any of you here want to tackle the job,

now's the time to speak up.

- Maybe, our friend Drury

would like to back up his own idea.

- Well, I've always been a lucky sort of a cusp

playing a lone hand.

If you folks say so, I'm willing to take a chance.

- Son, you sure are a wonder for pickin' tough ones.

But I have an idea if you do meet up with this Hawk,

you'll know how to take care of yourself.

- Yes and being a stranger in this country

the Hawk won't know you.

That will be an advantage.

- Oh, some hombres have all the luck.

You took the job right out of my hands.

- Well, that's fine, Clout.

Drury being a stranger here

he'll need someone to lead him

out to the Hawk's stamping ground.

- Well, I-I'd just be tickled pink, Mr. Gaunt.

Only, I couldn't let the Sheriff run the town alone.

You see, I-I'm the only deputy he's got.

(group laughing)

- Well, somebody will have to show Drury the way.

It's the least we can do for him.

- Nobody is more interested in the capture of the Hawk

than I am.

I'll act as Drury's guide.

- I sure appreciate your kindness, Mr. Sims.

- I'll meet you at dawn in Eagle's Pass.

If that's agreeable to you.

- I'll be on hand.

- Boys, the odds are heavy enough against Drury,

any way you figure it.

If he's gonna have a chance to succeed,

we've got to keep quiet about what's happened here today.

If it gets to the Hawk's ears,

the boy is as good as dead before he starts.

Well, I guess that's about all.

(chairs rumbling)

(group chattering)

We're having a social gathering over at the ranch tonight.

How about joining us?

- Well thanks, Mr. Gaunt, I'd like to.

- Fine.

(people chattering)

- [John] That's a great horse you have there.

- [Mr. Gaunt] You bet. You put up a great riding with him.

- Well, good luck, Drury. - Thank you.

(carriage rattling) (people chattering)

(people laughing)

(upbeat country music)

(spectator shouts)

(crowd applauding and cheering)

- You sure play a mean mouth organ, Drury.

- Thanks.

(people chattering)

- May I have this dance, Miss Gaunt?

- Why, of course! With pleasure, Mr. Drury.

(upbeat country music)

- Reckon, I know more about riding than dancing, Miss Gaunt.

- Oh, please don't call me that. Makes me feel so old.

- Well, alright, Ruth.

Maybe, if you'd call me John, it would help my dancing.

- Alright. John.

(upbeat country music continues)

- Going after the Hawk

don't seem to be bothering Drury much.

- No, he's a lanky looking lad, alright.

And I wouldn't be a bit surprised

if he met up with the Hawk.

(upbeat country music continues)

- Oh, gosh, I sure love to dance.

- Well, why don't you try it sometime?

(upbeat country music continues)

(group applauding)

- Let's go outside. There's something I wanna tell you.

- Uh, how about the next dance, Miss Ruth?

I've been saving it specially for you.

- Oh, thank you, Clout,

but I'd rather have the last dance with you.

Every time I dance with you, I remember it for days.

(Ruth and John laughing)

(people chattering)

(door thuds shut)

♪ Goodbye means ♪ (serious guitar music)

♪ A birth of a teardrop ♪

♪ Hello means the birth of a smile ♪

♪ And a smile will erase a tear blinded face ♪

♪ When we meet in the after a while ♪

♪ Smile the while ♪

♪ You kiss me sad adieu ♪

♪ When the clouds roll by ♪

♪ I'll come to you ♪

♪ Then the skies ♪

♪ Will seem more blue ♪

♪ Down in lover's lane ♪

♪ My dearie ♪

♪ Wedding bells ♪

♪ Will ring so merrily ♪

♪ Every tear ♪

♪ Will be a memory ♪

♪ So wait and pray ♪

- John.

I know what you're going to do tomorrow.

Granddaddy told me.

I think it's wonderful of you, but you must be careful.

- That's real kind of you to take that much interest in me.

You see, I've always been pretty lucky.

Especially since I came to Catalog.

And I sort of figure my luck's gonna hold out.

(violin music)

- But you haven't lived in fear of the Hawk, day and night.

Some of these folks have.

Well, you couldn't take it as lightly as you do.

Listen, John.

A year ago, we had the finest ranch in Healer valley.

One night the Hawk and his men raided us,

shot my father and some of our men down in cold blood.

Granddaddy and I barely escaped with our lives.

Do you wonder that we are all afraid of him?

- No, Ruth.

I promise to be on guard.

(violin music continues)

(horse hooves clopping)

(leather unsnapping)

- Promise me one thing.

That when you start for the Hawk's country tomorrow,

you'll ride Duke. (violin music continues)

- Oh, no, I couldn't do that. Something might happen to him.

- Please. He's the fastest horse in this country.

And better than any two men you can take along.

- Well, that's real kind of you,

but, I don't think it's right.

(saddle thudding)

(Duke and Ruth laughing)

What on earth is Duke up to now?

(horse hooves clopping)

(horse hooves clopping)

(horses galloping) (violin music continues)

You can rope and brand me if I know what Duke's up to.

(Duke galloping)

(Duke neighing)

- You might refuse me, but you can't say no to Duke.

- Well, Duke, would you like to go Hawk hunting with me?

(Duke and Ruth laughing)

Well, it looks like a frame-up to me, between you and Duke,

but that settles it.

(violin music continues)

(hand thumping on Duke)

(saddle thumping)

- Good luck, John.

But remember, you've promised me you'll be careful.

- Don't worry, Ruth, I won't forget.

(rein chains rattling) (violin music continues)

Bye-bye. - Bye.

(horse galloping)

(hooves clopping)

- Hi. All set? - Howdy.

- All set to go. Let's go.

(hooves clopping)

We may as well rest here a while.

(Duke stomping) Whoa!

Tie that devil up.

The heat must be getting him.

- Why, sure.

What's the matter, Duke, ol' boy? Huh?

(canteen sloshing)

Stay here, boy and cool off.

(footsteps falling)

We must be getting close to the Hawk's country, Sims.

- Yeah, we're right on the edge of it now.

You won't be needin' a guide much longer.

(hands tapping)

Say, Drury. Do you ever figure out

what you'd do if you met up with the Hawk, sudden like?

- Yes, I've studied over it considerable.

- You know, they tell me

the Hawk's quicker than lightning with a gun.

And a dead shot.

(gun firing)

- Well, you're pretty handy

with a shooting iron yourself, Sims.

(gun firing)

- Well, you can take care of yourself alright.

Say, that's a pretty good looking gun you got there.

You mind if I take a look at it?

- Why, n-no.

- Hmm. Looks like a home-made weapon.

- Well, not exactly.

It's a 38 mounted on a 45 frame.

To take the kick out of it.

- Hmm. You know, they tell me that the Hawk

can blast a flower, at twice that distance.

- (laughing) Well, that's the kind of shooting

I'd like to see.

(gun firing)

So, you're the Hawk.

- Come on. Get up.

Get over there.

Go ahead.

(rope rustling)

Ah. Let's keep back.

(Duke stomping)

You should've stuck to bronc ridin', cowboy.

Catchin' hawks is out of your line.

You won't have much use for this, I reckon.

And you won't be lonesome with old Sol to keep you company.

- There's one point you fooled me on, Sims.

I didn't figure you for a coward.

You haven't got the nerve

to give me a break in a fair fight.

- You asked to play a lone hand, didn't ya?

Well, you're gonna play it, all by yourself.

(Duke stomping)

Everything you need is right here.

Water.

Food in your saddlebags.

Just a step away.

Adios, amigo.

(hooves clopping)

- I wanna know what's happened to the chief.

We haven't seen him since the night we raided Gaunt's place.

- His order was to wait here for him.

I guess that's enough good for us.

(horse galloping)

- Oh, here he comes now.

(horse galloping)

- Where's Patton?

- Inside, boss.

(horse galloping)

(horse galloping)

(door thuds open)

- Howdy, boss. (door thuds shut)

(footsteps falling)

- Well, how about Gordon?

- He shipped his cattle today and got the cash for 'em.

I've seen him paid off.

- Alright.

Get the men ready to ride.

It's the Gordon Ranch tonight.

- Alright, saddle up, men.

(hooves clopping)

- Good boy, Duke.

Come on, boy.

Keep it up, boy.

Come on, Duke.

(John exhales)

(hooves clopping)

(horses galloping)

(hooves clopping)

(footsteps stomping)

(door latch clicking)

(weapon thumping) (body thumping)

(hooves clopping)

(fire crackling)

(footsteps stomping)

- It's the Hawk!

- Oh!

(gun firing)

(gun thudding)

- Oh!

- Come on, rifle out that dough

you got from that herd today.

We know it's here. Get a move on there.

Come on, get in there.

- Oh, Jimmy! My boy, my boy!

(fire crackling)

(mouth organ thudding)

(footsteps stomping)

Oh!

(fire crackling)

- Jimmy!

(fire crackling)

(horses galloping)

(fire crackling)

(horse galloping)

- Granddaddy, it's Mr.Sims.

Do you suppose anything's happened to John?

- Well, not likely,

but Sims is just the man I want to see.

(footsteps thumping)

(door squeaking)

(footsteps thumping) (door thumps shut)

Why, Henry.

Didn't expect you back so soon, any news?

- Not the kind you want, I'm afraid.

Drury and I went out into the Hawk's country,

where we camped for the last night.

And when I woke up in the morning, he was gone.

I guess he wanted to go on alone.

- Maybe he'd found the Hawk's hangout,

but he didn't find the Hawk.

- Why, what do you mean?

- The Gordon Ranch was raided and burned last night.

- What?

We're to meet the sheriff and vigilantes

at the Gordon Ranch so let's be going.

Ruth, you look after Webb.

- Alright, Grandpa.

(footsteps falling)

(horses galloping)

- [Sheriff] What happened, Marty?

- What happened? Just about everything I guess.

They raided the place, then set fire to it.

They robbed us and shot my boy.

- The Hawk, eh, Gordon?

- It was the Hawk, alright.

I saw him. He was riding a white horse.

- Say Clout- - Yeah?

- If I'd had you with me on the desert,

John Drury would have never given me the slip like he did.

- You're darn right, he wouldn't.

No Texas maverick can put anything over on me.

- That's right, Clout.

Say- - Hmm?

- What's that?

There. - Hmm?

Looks like a mouth organ.

(mouth organ playing)

Is a mouth organ.

What's this?

JD.

JD.

John Drury.

It's hisen.

Look. His initials are on it.

Hey, fellas, look here.

Come here.

- I reckon, you won't have to ask who the Hawk is now.

- That settles it.

Break-up into parties of three and four,

and scour the desert for John Drury.

Get him alive if you can, but get him!

Let's go.

(reins rattling) (hooves clopping)

(horses galloping)

(hooves clopping)

(metal rattling)

(hooves clopping)

- [Leader] Whoa boy.

Here he is now. Go!

(hooves clopping)

(metal rattling)

Stick 'em up!

- What's the matter? Don't you boys know me?

- We know you too darn well.

You left your trail behind you this time, Mr. Hawk.

- Hawk? You don't think I'm the Hawk?

- We passed the thinking stage.

We got proof that you're the hombre we want.

- Henry Sims himself is the Hawk.

That's what I was riding in to tell you.

- I suppose you'll be tryin'to tell us you're Abe Lincoln.

- Listen, Sims left me out on the desert to die.

He tied me- - Might as well

save your breath, we got plenty of evidence.

- Well at least you can take me back to town, for a trial.

I'm innocent and I can prove it.

- Why you wouldn't get past the first razed house,

before they'll have you hanging from a tree.

- Uh, there's a likely looking tree over there.

Let's do the job now.

- Sure.

- No man is going to hang without a fair trial

as long as I'm Sheriff. Not even the Hawk.

- I got it boys.

Judge Necktie Jones, over at Desolation

is the man to try this case.

He ain't lost a prisoner in 11 years, to my knowledge.

- That'll make everything regular and according to law.

- Yeah. - Let's go, boys.

- Somebody's gotta go round up the boys

and tell'em, we got the Hawk.

And meet us at Desolation.

- You go ahead, Clout.

We'll try and get along without you, somehow.

- Heh. Thanks, Sheriff!

- Alright, boys. Let's get goin'.

(hooves clopping)

- Let me tell you, sir,

there are no extenuating circumstances in your case.

You are the worst specimen of a flea-bitten, wall-eyed,

old reprobate that has come before me in years.

And it gives me great pleasure to

sentence you to-to-to- (horse neighing)

Silence! Another sound like that out of you and I'll-I'll-

(horse neighing)

Oh, I've stood all of this from you I am going to stand.

I'll teach you to defy the majesty of the law.

I'll-I'll...

Well?

What's the matter with you now, Ronald?

(horses galloping)

- The first customer we've had in ten years

and here I am in my shirt sleeves.

(horses galloping)

(doors clacking)

(horses galloping)

(paper rustling)

(paper rustling)

(coat thumping)

- Alright, boys. Bring him, in here.

- Here, none of that. Come on inside.

(crowd clamoring)

(footsteps thudding)

- [Judge] Why, howdy Sheriff.

- Hi, Judge.

- Hmm, looks to me

like you've hooked a pretty big fish this time.

Who is he?

- I reckon you've heard of the Hawk.

- Mm-hmm.

- Well, this is the murderin' coyote.

- Ooh, the Hawk. Well, you brought him to the proper spot.

We'll hold court right here in the old tequila bar

surrounded by tandem memories of the past.

Boys, uh, just put him, right over there.

- [Person] Alright, boys. Come on.

(crowd clamoring)

(footsteps thudding) (chairs thumping)

- Sit down!

- Hey, there.

No rough stuff with the prisoner 'til after the trial.

(footsteps thudding)

We'll hang this prisoner according to the laws made

and provided in all such cases contrary, notwithstanding.

- Hey, Judge.

- Well?

- Can't we hang the critter first,

and then try him afterwards?

(object thudding)

- No, sir.

This here, will be a regular trial

by due process of the law.

And the prisoner will get every consideration.

Prisoner, don't you forget to stand up

after the jury pronounces you guilty

so I can pass sentence on you.

- No, ma'am.

It was not the horse Duke that attacked me that night.

I saw the face of the man that hit me.

It was Henry Sims.

- Sims?

Then Duke was protecting you.

He was trying to kill Sims because..

(horse galloping)

(footsteps falling)

Clout! (footsteps thudding)

- I caught the Hawk, Ms. Ruth, and it's John Drury.

They're trying him over at Desolation now.

And they're gonna hang him.

Ain't that great?

- Drury? The Hawk?

- Yeah.

And I'm the one that showed him up.

I found his harmonica at the Gordon Ranch.

That.. Oh, well, where you going, Ms. Ruth?

- They're hanging an innocent man, Clout

and I'm going to Desolation, and you're coming with me.

Come on! - Yeah, uh, no ma'am. Heh.

It's my duty to stay here and protect this sick man.

(footsteps falling)

(hooves clopping)

(bottle banging)

- Order in this court!

Being as we ain't got any bible

and no one here's ever seen one, anyway,

the jury will not be swore in.

- Isn't this old codger ever going to get out of business?

- Well, you can't blame him much.

He's only got a chance like this once a year.

- Uh.

Huh.

Henry Sims? The court appoints you persecuting attorney.

And kindly set forth your arguments in plain,

cow countryman talk.

- Judge, this is an outrage.

Henry Sims himself is the Hawk

and you're asking him to prosecute me.

- You sit right back up there now, young man.

Sit up there. (bottle banging)

Sit down now. You'll get your chance, later on.

- See that critter's just as good as hung, right now.

- He sure is.

(horse galloping)

- Mr. Sims? You may proceed.

- Judge, men of the jury.

Men, I want to call your attention to the fact that Drury,

went out in the desert with me.

We camped for the night and he left me.

- I left you?

- [Sheriff] Sit down here.

Here. Sit down. (bottle banging)

- Prisoner, prisoner.

You sit back up there and don't make me speak to you again.

Proceed.

- Hey, here he comes now.

(horse galloping)

- [Henchman] Say, the news is all over the valley

that the vigilantes have caught the Chief.

- What?

- Oh, look. Who's this coming?

(horse galloping)

- I don't know. Get outta sight, men.

(hooves clopping)

(horse galloping)

(horse galloping)

(hooves clopping)

- Where do you think you're going, Miss?

Don't you you know you're in the Hawk's territory?

Why, I'm on my way to the Hawk now.

The vigilantes are trying him at Desolation,

and I've got to reach him.

- Hold on! Who are you

and why are you so interested in the Hawk?

- Why, uh...

I'm the Hawk's girl.

Come on boys, we haven't a moment to lose.

They may be hanging him now.

- Alright, Miss. Let's ride men.

(hooves clopping)

(horses galloping)

- And finally,

this mouth organ was found on the Gordon ranch.

The morning after the Hawk's raid.

That in itself, is enough to hang this mongrel.

Even if we had no other evidence.

- Judge, Henry Sims himself, stole this harmonica from me

when we were out on the desert.

- Objection overruled. (bottle banging)

(horses galloping)

Well, seeing as how the... persecution has rested,

I am now ready to hear arguments for defense.

What do you got to say for yourself?

- Well I want to say again that Henry Sims is-

- Out of order!

Your testimony is incompetent, irrelevant,

immaterial, unnecessary and extraneous.

(bottle banging) (glass shattering)

Have you got anything further to say for yourself?

- That's all.

(horses galloping)

- Seeing that the defense rests,

now if there isn't any arguments on either side I will..

Oh, holy smoke!

I forgot!

Does the prisoner plead guilty or not guilty?

- Not guilty.

- Not that it makes a darn bit of difference

but, uh, this trial's got to be regular.

(hooves clopping)

- We're in time.

Now you boys stay here until I give you the signal.

- [Henchman] Alright, miss.

(feet thumping)

(bottle banging)

- Gentlemen, you've heard the evidence.

The last and final step before the hangin',

will be to let the jury retire to deliberate.

The jury will rise.

(feet thumping)

The case is in your hands, gents

and don't spend too much time arguing.

(footsteps falling)

Gentlemen, have you reached a verdict?

- Yes, Judge.

But, dang, if I can remember them words you told me to say.

- Guilty of murder in the first degree

and to recommend hanging.

(doors squeaking and banging)

- Granddaddy! Stop them.

You've got to listen to me. All of you.

- What are you doing here? This is no place for you.

It's my place to keep you from hanging an innocent man.

- Order! (bottle banding)

Do you know what you're saying, young woman?

- I know John Drury is innocent, Judge.

Bob Webb regained consciousness

and told that it wasn't Duke that attacked him that night,

but it was the Hawk.

Bob saw the Hawk's face before he was struck down.

And the face behind the club was the face of Henry Sims!

- Webb must be out of his head.

Didn't we find Drury's mouth organ at the Gordon ranch.

- Why, Sims put it there himself!

That's why he stole the mouth organ

from me out on the desert.

- Oh, don't you see? That's why Sims wanted Duke killed.

That's why he was so willing to lead Drury into the desert.

It all fits together now.

- I'm sorry, dear.

But we know that the Hawk

raided the Gordon ranch last night.

And we have positive evidence, that Drury's the Hawk.

- [Ruth] I don't care what you say.

I don't care what evidence you have.

I tell you that Henry Sims is the Hawk.

- She's double crossed us. Come on!

(footsteps falling)

Stick 'em up!

We're on the job, boss. We got'em all covered.

(footsteps falling)

- Keep 'em covered, boys.

I'm crossing the border tonight. And I'm taking company.

- [Ruth] Stop! - You back off.

- Let me go. Stop.

- Get in there!

Get around that wall there.

(horse galloping)

(footsteps thumping)

(gun firing)

- Duke! Come on!

(hooves clopping)

(leaves rustling)

(John thumping)

(horse galloping)

(gun firing)

(guns thumping)

- Now, you hombres keep your face to that wall.

And count to 100.

And be sure, you're slow about doing it.

(gun firing)

- Stick 'em up, boys!

I'm going to keep a count.

Come on, stick 'em up! Stick 'em up!

(crowd clamoring)

- Cram up in there, boys.

- Some of you men take these fellows to town

while we round up Sims.

- All right. - Come on, boys.

(footsteps thumping)

- Hey, wait for me. I'm the one leading this posse.

Now, come on, Ronald.

Now, here, Ronald.

Now, wait a minute, now.

Wait 'til I can get up.

Ronald, wait 'til I, oh Ronald.

(horses galloping)

Say Ronald, come on, hurry up.

The young lady's in danger. She needs us.

(horse galloping)

- [Henchman] Oh, it's the boss.

(horse galloping)

- Let that hombre through that's trailing me.

Take care of him on the inside.

(horse galloping)

(door latch clicking)

Watch that door.

Boys, I'm expecting a visitor any minute.

Make him feel at home. I'll be down later.

- Come on boys. - Maybe you'd like

to rest awhile. I'll take you up to your room.

- Oh, let me go! Let me go!

(horse galloping)

(footsteps thumping)

(door thudding shut)

- [Sims] Make yourself at home for a while.

(hooves clopping)

(footsteps thudding)

While my men are out attending to Mr. Drury,

you and I will be on our way across the border.

(men thumping)

(men grunting)

- Ronald, come on now.

(fist thudding)

(men thumping)

- That horse can disappear quicker

than anything I've ever seen.

What the?

(fists thudding)

(Sims thudding)

Come on, quick.

(footsteps thudding)

We got to get this door open.

Boys, all together.

(henchman screams)

(fists smacking)

(chair thudding) (John thudding)

(Ruth screaming)

(horses galloping)

(fist smacking)

(John thudding)

(footsteps thumping)

(fist thumping)

(John thumping)

Pull!

Boss is in trouble.

(horses galloping)

(fist smacking)

- John! (John thumping)

- A little harder, fellas. (men grunting)

(horses galloping)

- John! The men! They're here!

Look out, John!

(chair thumping)

(horses galloping)

- Stick 'em up!

Put the guns away.

(footsteps falling)

(hooves clopping)

(feet stomping)

(Duke neighing)

- Get back!

- Reach for the ceiling, there!

(footsteps falling)

Get the guns, boys.

Alright, get moving.

Go on over there.

Outside. Go ahead. (Duke neighing)

(hooves clopping)

(crowd clamoring)

- I guess we got 'em all, Sheriff.

- Yeah.

- Are you sure you aren't hurt, John?

- No, I'm alright.

- That was great work, Drury.

- Don't thank me.

If it weren't for Ruth and my horse-

- I reckon we owe you a heap of apologies, son.

Is there's anything we can do

to make up for what's happened?

- Well, I guess I got about everything I could want.

- Oh, Ronald! Won't you please get up?

Huh? Oh.

(Ronald neighing)

(upbeat music)