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Previously on Dr. Quinn Medley.

Black Moon!

Are you willing to lead your men into a massacre?

Did you tell them they all died?

I was wrong about you.

You are not the enemy.

The army rejected our appeal.

If they find Sully, they plan to prosecute him to the fullest extent of

Sully, I love you.

And all I want is for us to be together.

And I'll do whatever it takes to make that happen.

All this medicine, these supplies.

Must have emptied your cabinets, Michaela.

I'm not certain what I'll be treating.

I need to be prepared.

What's Sully say?

Yeah? That the entire family is ill, even little Tom.

I'm sure they appreciate you riding all the way out to their homestead.

Well, it's only a few miles.

Sully said the wraith had high fever.

They're weak and congested.

Black Moon must be real worried, letting you come tend to his men.

What, did you forget something?

No.

Well, I suppose I'm just a little anxious about meeting Black Moon face to

I'm sure it'll be just fine.

Tell him he'll be right there with you.

Dr. Quinn?

Sergeant McKay, didn't expect to see you in town.

Bringing more men?

I wanted to alert you.

We got reason to believe that Black Moon is planning to attack again.

Attack?

There hasn't been an Indian raid on this town in months.

Well, Black Moon lost so many of his men in our last conflict.

Massacre?

We're expecting them to retaliate.

I just want you to be prepared.

Black Moon's Braves are no condition to fight. Well, maybe he's gathering

warriors from other tribes.

I ain't seen any evidence of that. Michaela, the Army's wrong.

The

Army

may be wrong about Black Moon, but they're here with more men who can

you and find you.

Nobody's finding me.

We'll make it through this.

The Braves are sick. You can help them.

Blackman's camp's about a mile west of here. Gonna steer this all this clear.

Be all right?

I'll find my way there, Sally.

I'll be fine.

Looking for me?

Hey! Jim!

My medicine had not healed him.

Not sure my medicine will help.

Food is scarce.

The men grow weaker.

I'm afraid many of them have.

Consumption.

First you must see Black Moon.

He has been alone speaking with the spirits, but he has been expecting you.

Told you she'd be halfway to Denver by now.

What is it?

Black moon.

He's trying to hide it, but he's ill.

I'm afraid he had consumption, too.

Both lungs are affected.

He's coughing up a lot of blood.

Once the disease reaches this stage under these poor conditions, consumption

will progress very rapidly.

Here.

Will your drink save him?

I'm afraid there's no cure for consumption.

But the laudanum will relax his breathing and relieve any pain.

I've examined everyone and treated those that I could.

Black Moon, I've prepared some Lombard tea.

I'm sure you know that it will help reduce your fever.

Yes.

I will have some.

I've seen this consumption before.

It is a white man's disease.

A white man does not need the battlefield to destroy us.

What else can be done?

The best treatment for consumption is rest and proper nourishment.

Two things I cannot provide my warriors.

You can't provide them those things.

If you leave them to join their families in the northern Cheyenne territory...

There's more soldiers in town now.

If you're brave, spite them, they'll lose.

You have been to this territory in the north?

In the Tongue River Valley, our people live in peace.

For how long?

How long can we live on that land in peace before the white man comes to

it away?

I do not know.

But living even one day in freedom will be a precious gift to your warriors.

Even if the army lets my warriors leave this place, they may pursue us. We'll

ask for some sort of agreement. Make sure that they don't do that.

But the both of you are fugitives.

Who will ask for this agreement?

With your permission, I will ask.

Afternoon, gentlemen.

It's a nice table right there by the stove.

This ain't no buffet.

She's helping you out.

Don't bother.

Gotta be happy all these soldiers are in town.

Good for business.

Good for the gold nugget, too, Hank.

It ain't just that.

The Army's finally gonna take action and fix this engine problem once and for

all. Well, if they're going to sign a treaty soon, it seems to me the mayor

ought to be here, set up in Denver.

This ain't got nothing to do with Jake.

Besides, they're going to waste their time signing treaties.

What do you mean?

I think the army's going to find them, Injun renegades, and wipe them out.

That's just your way of thinking, Hank.

Well, my way's the only sure way out of this mess.

The Indians are human beings, no matter what our differences are.

Yeah, and we've got to keep them. Hoping and trying for a peaceful solution.

That's right.

You can keep hoping and trying all you like.

Until we get rid of the problem.

Permanent.

There's Quinn.

Sergeant, I'm very pleased that you've returned to town.

You are?

Why is that?

Well, I've come to know you as a reasonable and honorable man.

And I've come here to suggest the possibility of a peaceful settlement

Indians.

That possibility no longer exists, madam.

Dr. Quinn, may I present my commanding officer, Major Samuel Morrison. Major

Morrison, this is... I know who this is.

That fine soldier and my good friend, General Wooden, died while under your

care.

Yes, I know, and I'm sorry for your loss, Major.

But I do believe that General Wooden would have recovered from his wounds had

not ignored my warnings and consumed an entire flask of alcohol.

So, now you've come to speak for the renegades.

I volunteered to come here, Major.

to present the opportunity for an accord.

An accord?

With the man who terrorized your community?

Black Moon has caused the death and suffering of your fellow citizens.

Both sides have endured casualties.

I hope to avoid any further bloodshed.

We will.

Once I've apprehended Black Moon, the tribe's unity will be destroyed and the

threat to this town quickly extinguished.

And I can also assure you, Dr. Quinn, that your husband's involvement in the

rebellion has by no means been forgotten.

The army has every intention of pursuing his case.

Sergeant McKay.

Yes, sir.

Remind Dr.

Quinn that aiding and abetting a fugitive remains a punishable crime.

I'm well aware of the penalty, Sergeant.

Then take heed, Doctor.

We will be watching you.

Infuriating. All of a sudden, it's dismissed.

Worst of all, he was very clear about pressing Sully's case.

Did you hear from that lawyer in St. Louis?

Well, I wasn't going to tell you this tonight.

I heard from him today.

Turn this down.

There are still other lawyers, Ma.

I know.

Even if we did find a strong attorney, I have a feeling that Sully's case can't

be resolved until the Indian conflict is settled.

I wish President Grant would answer our letters.

Yes, I thought that knowing Sully personally might draw his attention to

matter.

Let's think about this.

If we got somebody to come here who could sit between both sides and be fair

neutral, somebody both the Indians and the Army could trust?

What about Welland Smith?

Who? Welland Smith. He works for the Department of the Interior.

Well, why do you think he could help?

Well, Sully knows him.

He helped establish Yellowstone National Park.

I believe the Indians would respect a man that cares about the land.

And the Army would respect a man who worked for President Grant.

Smith is a good idea, Michaela.

I'll send him a telegram first thing.

What's happened?

Blood.

Yeah, it's worth.

He refuses his share of the food.

There are men much thicker than I.

Black Moon, you must eat.

Strong competition is the best way to receive disease.

Will the army negotiate?

We're working on getting the right person to help us.

His name's Willem Smith.

He's a good, honest man.

But for now...

They will be.

Then they shall have me.

If the army promises my people safe passage north, I will

surrender. There's got to be some other way.

No.

I have already considered this plan.

Let's wait and see. Perhaps we'll... I am dying.

In this way, my death will have purpose.

The army will not see the value in the surrender of a dying man.

Then they must not know I am sick.

Maybe you can help him hide his symptoms like you did Kid Cole.

Yes, you're right.

There are ways to mask your symptoms temporarily.

You know, Michaela, with Black Moon willing to surrender, there's hope for

Indians now.

If you believe in the Army, you'll be satisfied.

Well, what about you?

Deal with me when the time comes.

When?

When will the time come for you, Sully?

I want freedom for the Indians. I want peace for the town.

You.

More than anything, I want you home.

It's me and the children.

There's nothing that I want more than that.

We can't go on like this, can we?

Stealing moments together.

The time worried, anxious.

Praying that the soldier hasn't found you.

If the army accepts Black Moon's offer, I'm going to turn myself in.

No.

No, I didn't mean that.

This ain't a life for us, Michaela.

You're right.

We need more time. No.

We've got to face this sooner or later. Now's the time.

Mrs. Smith, thank you for coming so quickly.

Fortunate I was in Kansas City.

I know these have been difficult times for you and Sally.

I hope to help in any way I can.

I wrote up the history of the dispute.

You should find all the facts here. Thank you, Mr. Cooper.

Vice President Grant has already supplied me with all the information

to him.

You mean the president is aware of what's been going on around here?

He's very concerned.

But he's never responded to our appeals.

Dr. Quinn, I understand in light of Sully's involvement that this matter is

pressing to you.

But you can imagine the number of concerns with which the president

involved. Yes, of course.

However, I must assure you that as soon as I received your request...

President Grant dispatched me here to settle this dispute with the full force

his authority.

I understand Major Samuel Morrison will negotiate for the Army.

Yes, that's right.

And who is the Indians' representative?

I am.

Very well, then.

Shall we?

I wouldn't want anyone else speaking for me.

There she is.

Voice of the Red Man.

Go on,

Dr. Mackey. That'll do.

I'll do my best.

Oh, Dorothy, what am I doing?

Who am I to speak for the Indians?

Who better to speak for?

You've always treated the Indians with compassion, respect.

You can do this.

This sorry state of affairs is long past the point of negotiation.

It's only this mandate from President Grant that has brought me to this table,

sir. It's that mandate that requires you to be here, Major.

We are here today to work toward an accord between the United States Army

the Indian tribes led by Black Moon.

Will both sides please state their positions?

Their surrender.

Dr. Quinn?

I'd like to state Black Moon's proposal rather than position.

Proposal, good.

Very good.

Black Moon is willing to surrender.

To surrender himself.

Proposal accepted.

I'm not quite finished, Major.

Black Moon is willing to surrender himself in exchange for the Army's

that all of his braves will receive safe passage to freedom in the northern

Cheyenne territory.

Proposal rejected.

But you said yourself, Major, that without Black Moon's leadership, the

unity would be broken.

They're giving you what you said you wanted.

What I want is to ensure the safety of our citizens, Sheriff.

A duty you should support.

Major, before dismissing this proposal... The proposal is

Black Moon's warriors would remain free to continue their attacks.

They don't want to attack.

They just want to leave the area and live in peace.

Then your soldiers can escort them to the Tongue Ripper Valley.

And when my soldiers leave, his braves can return.

Here?

For what?

A life... bitter struggle and destitution.

Spare me your sad tales.

Those Indians are ingrates. The government provided them with food,

government has stripped them of their land.

And we're still of their dignity.

The song of the Indian sympathizer. Yes, I do sympathize with the Major.

I've seen how they live on the reservation.

Proud men, women, and children, confined, forced off the land they once

Land they treated with reverence and respect.

The brave don't want war.

They want to live with honor again as free men, and you have the power to give

that to them.

Or you can refuse, Major, and send more of your men to die in a battle they

didn't have to fight.

You may not care about that, sir, but I don't think President Grant wants

anyone, not soldiers or Indians, to die needlessly.

If Black Moon surrenders, then... Yes, the army will provide his men with safe

passage. I'll draw up the documents outlining the details. But first, let's

shake on the agreement.

Kayla?

There is one additional detail, Mrs. Smith, which we must agree upon.

The pact must also include a complete and full pardon of my husband, Byron

Sully.

Outrageous. All charges currently held against him to be dropped permanently.

Your husband committed treason.

His crime was a separate matter entirely. I will not, I will not include

pardon in this deal.

Then, Major Morrison, we have no deal.

President Grant wants this Indian matter settled once and for all.

It's your move.

The Army, Sally, has agreed to our terms.

And you're coming home.

What? Tomorrow.

You're being pardoned. Full and unconditional.

You'll be free.

the army agreed.

Yes.

And then I'll go free.

So relax your breathing.

Inhale it slowly.

I must stay well.

I've drained the fluid from his lungs. He's breathing more comfortably now.

Will it last him through tomorrow?

I hope so.

I'll leave some laudanum to suppress the cough. He should take some just before

he surrenders.

Black Moon's consumption is very aggressive.

The relief is only temporary.

Afraid temporary is all Black Moon's hoping for.

Well, all I know is him engine's got off easy.

You ain't the one still finding bits of your hotel all over town.

It ain't so funny, Robert, you being blown across the street by engine

Look, I'm sorry about what happened to you, Hank, but we were in a time of war.

That's right.

Just thank God it's over.

Well, it shouldn't be over.

Not like this.

Them engines ought to pay for what they done.

So should Sully.

Yeah, Sully's paid a high enough price.

Yeah, all this time.

Away from his family, forced to hide out in the woods.

He likes it out in the woods.

As far as I'm concerned, he can stay there.

Speak for yourself.

Have you heard the news?

The whole town's talking about it.

When are you and the Braves heading north?

In the morning at the Black Moon Surrenders.

You and your people, finally free.

I'm so happy for you, Claudette.

You'll stay in my heart.

And you will stay in mine.

You bake two pies?

Don't touch those, Matthew.

I couldn't choose between apple and pumpkin.

Did you sweep the porch?

All done.

What about the barn? Done.

Katie's dressed.

She looks fine.

Wood, do we have enough wood? I chopped a whole bunch more the first time you

asked, Dr. Mike. It's Sully coming home.

You're right.

Once it showed my strength, now it will hide my weakness.

What a wonderful day.

What for?

That last time Black Moon rode past your eyes dodging dynamite.

This time I'm going to be prepared.

Don't worry, Michaela, you go on to the meadow.

I'll meet Sully and Black Moon at the edge of town, make sure they get through

here all right.

Thank you, Daniel.

Matthew, I hereby deputize you for the day.

I want you to stick around town and keep an eye on things.

I'd be glad to.

The family will see you before you head north.

Go in peace, Claude Dunstan.

Because you go with honor.

Ready?

Nine o 'clock.

Sorry?

Black Moon, in accordance with the terms of this agreement, signed December 13,

1872, by your representative, Dr. Michaela Quinn, and Major Samuel

you here now to surrender yourself to the United States Army?

I am.

And the location of your men?

They're now leaving the first canyon north of Willow Creek.

Major Morrison?

You are hereby detained until transported to Fort Leavenworth.

Corporal.

You don't have to do that.

It's Army regulation.

You're now a free man, you may go.

It's good to see you again, thank you sir.

You're most welcome.

Elmwood Canyon.

We can intercept the Indians there.

Intercept them, sir?

Yes, I've studied the site.

Perfect camouflage.

The Indians can be taken completely by surprise.

With all due respect, sir, you sound in agreement.

A peaceful accord mandated by our commander -in -chief. Sergeant, do you

that President Grant, General Grant, cares how the Indian problem is solved?

This solution eliminates the problem without any possibility of reprisal. I

refuse to leave my men to follow any orders that you give in violation of

accord. You don't have to, Sergeant.

Take Sergeant McKay into custody.

No!

That's an order, soldier!

But your order is murder.

I've been dreaming about this, Michaela.

Home's never looked so good.

The Army. They plan an ambush, Zoe.

Is he a court?

The Major read to Sergeant McKay. He leads the soldiers now to massacre the

warriors. I've got to get something first.

Beat them another root of the Tongue River.

I'll go with you.

I'll ride with you. I'll saddle up flash for you, Mom.

Go some.

right, Sergeant?

It looks fine.

I'd like some water, Private.

Yes, Sergeant.

Private?

The canyon's a few miles north when the Indians come through we'll be there to

greet them

You can still make it to the Cheyenne territory if you take another trail.

We

will

stay here and fight. No.

Black Moon wants no more bloodshed. That's right.

He surrendered his freedom so you can have yours. He surrendered his freedom

vain for those who would betray him.

We must avenge the white man's deception.

Enough fight.

You should have gone north after escaping the reservation.

Now you have another chance to live in peace. You've got to leave before it's

too late.

Morrison, we have a deal. And you just won your pardon, Sully.

You'd best stay out of trouble.

You've got two witnesses to worry about.

Witnesses to what? An Indian insurrection?

What are you talking about? These men are headed north according to the pact.

And along the trip, they suddenly turned and attacked my soldiers. That's a lie.

They ain't gonna get away with that.

Who would question the death of two Indian sympathizers?

Traitors who helped the Braves with their rebellion. After all, you helped

Indians revolt before, haven't you, Sully?

Put down your weapon.

Perhaps you were unclear, Major, as to the terms of our treaty.

Your soldiers are meant to escort the Indians, not slaughter them.

Three more witnesses now.

Shoot all of us?

You are hereby relieved of your command.

You don't have the authority, sir.

I have the full authority given to me by our commander -in -chief.

Now step down, sir.

Would you please detain the Major in your jail when you return to town?

And release Sergeant McKay.

He shall resume his post.

Would be an honor, sir.

I'll go with you.

I'll accompany the Braves to ensure their safety.

I'd hate to be yanked off another train.

Will they be safe?

Mr. Smith, we're going to ride up north with you, if you don't mind.

I'd appreciate your help.

Sergeant, you've been reinstated.

Your people are safe now.

He said in that valley lies freedom.

Freedom.