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♪

Two more of the same.

Uh, one more. I got things to do.

Come on, you got time for one more drink.

Colonel Mackenzie wants us to get

an early start in the morning.

He's anxious to close that deal on the Montana herd.

Hey, this is gonna be some trip.

I know a little gal up in Buffalo Springs.

Sweetest little thing you ever did see.

Deals blackjack at the Scoville saloon.

This is a business trip.

Besides that, were not going through Buffalo Springs.

This little gal's worth going out of your way for.

Not that far out of the way.

You sure you don't want to come back to the ranch

with me right now?

No thanks.

Be sinful to let this go to waste.

Don't you worry about me.

I'll be up with the chickens rarin' to go.

All right. See you in the morning.

Mm-hmm.

Hey.

Leaving kinda early, aren't you?

You haven't even bought me a drink yet.

Well, I'm sorry about that, Lena,

but Belden I gotta get an early start in the morning.

Oh, well, maybe next time.

Sure. Listen, do me a favor will you?

Get him out of here before he decides to stay all night?

- Sure. - Thanks.

Evening, Belden.

Oh, hi, little Lena.

Oh, well, how about a drink, Lena?

In a minute. I gotta see an old friend.

What's this about you leaving tomorrow?

That's right, but I'll be back. You gonna be around?

Why, honey, I'm always around.

The lady's with me.

Um... How's that again, friend?

I said the lady's with me.

Uh, isn't that kind of up to the lady?

No! No, it ain't!

Belden!

Oh, are you all right?

Yeah, Lena, I'm fine.

Belden, are you sure you're all right?

♪

Well, good morning. Just coming to look for you.

Thought you might still be asleep.

No, I've been up for hours.

You look kind of groggy to me.

Don't worry, I can sleep on the horse.

You must've really tied one on.

I did.

Hey, if we ain't riding through Buffalo Springs,

how are we going?

Figure to cut further north, go through Rutledge.

Rutledge.

Rutledge...

Hmm. I don't nobody in Rutledge.

Hey, but that's all right. Billings is quite a town.

I used to know this fandango dancer from up that way.

Yeah.

The things she could do with a tambourine.

Whoa there, boy.

What happened to your boot?

- Uh, boot? - Your boot.

As a matter of fact, I couldn't get it on.

- Why not? - Because of my toes.

- What's the matter with them? - They's busted.

- Busted? - Just five of them.

Doc says it'll be all right in no time.

All five? What happened?

You were... right.

I should never have had that second beer.

You see, there's this girl.

Uh, never mind, I'll tell you about it on the way.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

You can't ride with a carpet slipper on your foot.

- Well, sure, I can. - Not all the way to Billings.

Go up and tell Colonel Mackenzie I'm going alone.

I'll see you in a of couple weeks.

- Now just a minute, doggone it! - So long, pard.

Some people have all the luck.

Of course, I ain't among the chosen.

At least he came out a winner.

♪

Whoa.

Come on.

Whoa.

Unbuckle your gun belt.

Now get up.

♪

Barrows, Greer?

Relieve the stranger of his would-be robber.

Wake him up.

Weldon, you just won't learn, will you?

You got the wrong idea. That fella was drawed on me.

- He bushwhack you? - More or less.

I was drinking from the creek here.

He's lying! Wasn't like that at all.

Weldon, I warned you the next time

you went on a robbing expedition, you'd be through.

You gonna take his word or mine?

Oh, it's true, I don't know how good the stranger's word is,

but I know about yours.

And you'd better get moving.

Greer? Is that my mare?

Yeah, she's yours.

I ain't asking you for no wages.

I'll just take the mare.

You'll take nothing!

Hunter, Ben Hunter.

Won't you mount up and follow us?

One of you fellas pick up my mare!

They're made especially for me. Have one.

Oh, thank you.

You're a very gracious host.

I've just been admiring your lovely home.

Thank you.

Where were you heading

when you were so rudely interrupted by Weldon?

I was on my way to Billings on business. Why?

Oh, I... I don't mean to pry.

It's just that everything that happens

in this part of Montana concerns me.

I don't understand.

Well, you see, there are six towns

in an approximate 75-mile area.

I protect them.

From what?

From what I used to be.

It's hard to believe,

but up until about two years ago, I was an outlaw.

More brandy?

Really. I was.

I used to hold up banks, stages.

Just another man with a gun.

Until I suddenly decided what the people needed

was protection from the likes of me.

What about the local sheriffs?

Oh, a couple of them stood up to my boys.

And the rest, well, they just took off.

That's when I began thinking

that what the people needed was protection.

These good people that had come this great distance

to make a new home, a good life.

And now they pay you to protect them.

Right.

They made all this possible.

I'm good to them,

and they express their gratitude.

On a weekly basis?

- Monthly. - Oh.

That's why I had to find out if you were an outlaw or a gambler.

To protect the good people?

Right.

It so happens I'm the foreman of a cattle ranch called Shiloh

just outside Medicine Bow, Wyoming.

Satisfied?

I think so.

Well, then I guess I can be on my way.

I'm sorry, I was hoping you'd be my guest for dinner.

Thank you, but I think not.

I do have business to take care of in Rutledge

before I leave in the morning.

I'm disappointed.

Stimulating conversation is hard to come by.

I was hoping to exchange ideas with someone like you.

I'm sure it would've been interesting.

Perhaps on your way back.

I'm not sure I'll be riding this way.

We'll see.

Since you'll be going through Rutledge,

may I impose a favor?

That depends.

A cautious man. I like that.

- The favor? - And to the point.

The general store is owned by a Stuart Masters.

Would you inform him, please,

that I'm changing the collection date to tomorrow?

Any particular reason? Or don't you need one?

Well, I'm thinking of adding another town

a little further away.

I want to, uh, spread out the collection.

I guess that makes sense. For you.

You will give him the message?

It'll be delivered.

♪

Whoa.

- Good evening, ma'am. - Good evening.

I'm looking for Stuart Masters.

He's not here at the moment. May I help you?

- I'm his daughter. - I don't think so,

unless you can tell me where I might find him.

He's over at the saloon.

Much obliged.

Are you one of Hunter's men?

No, ma'am.

But you are a stranger.

In a small town.

I guess it isn't hard to spot one.

I gather you don't like Ben Hunter.

Do you know him?

I've had the dubious pleasure of meeting him, yes.

Oh, from the way that you say that,

can I assume that we have something in common?

A dislike for Mr. Hunter?

If I didn't already dislike him,

I'd start now just so we would have something in common.

Why, thank you.

Oh, uh... if you need some supplies,

we'll be open for another hour.

I don't need anything now,

but I'll keep the closing time in mind

when I come through town on my way back.

It's up to you, Abel.

I've invested enough in these.

Call.

I'm out.

What do you got?

Four through eight.

That's the fourth time tonight.

You're lucky.

I gave a fella a haircut today.

He said the Beryl Company

struck a new rich vein of silver.

Well, I hope he's right.

The last time they did,

it helped our economy for over three months.

Beryl's president was in our store the other day

and didn't even mention it.

I hope it's true. We need the business.

And we all know why.

- Mr. Masters? - Yes.

I have a message for you from Ben Hunter.

You must be a new gun hand.

No, I happened to stop by his place,

and since I was riding in this direction,

he asked me to deliver a message.

- I'm listening. - He asked me to tell you

he's changing the collection day to tomorrow.

- Tomorrow? - He can't do that!

We have to get the money together.

That's not enough time.

Take the money out of your bank.

We'll pay you back, or don't you trust us?

Yes, of course I do, but that's no way to do business.

I'm afraid we don't have any other choice.

There's one. Don't pay it.

No, you don't understand our arrangement.

We pay him for services rendered.

- All the towns around here do. - Take a look around you, mister.

You'll see a clean town. Hunter keeps it that way for us.

What does he do that you couldn't do for yourselves?

We're not gunmen here,

and our last sheriff was far from satisfactory.

What about the federal marshal?

He's 200 miles away.

Is there anything else I can tell you?

I know it's none of my business,

but it seems to me Hunter's got you buffaloed.

You're right about that. It ain't none of your business.

You don't seem too happy with the message he sent.

It's just the advance on the collection day

makes it very inconvenient.

Well, you're the one paying him, not the other way around.

Tell him when you want to pay it.

It's not quite that easy.

I didn't figure it was.

A town has to pay for for protection

has gotta be afraid of something.

Now, look, mister, you said it yourself.

It isn't any of your business.

That's the only thing said that I agree with.

Come on, deal.

Yes, sir?

Take a room for tonight.

Just for the one night, sir?

That's right.

That is all I can take.

Ever hear of a man named Ben Hunter?

Everybody in town knows Mr. Hunter, sir.

Is everybody in town afraid of him?

Well, we... We have a certain amount of...

respect for him.

I'm not talking about respect.

I know fear when I see it,

like I saw on your face just now,

like I saw it in the faces of Masters

and the others over at the saloon.

Well, Mr. Hunter, he... keeps the town clean.

That's what they said.

I didn't believe it then either.

Mister, I'm new in this town.

I used to own a hotel up north a ways.

Ben Hunter came to that town, too.

Some of the folks, they figured

they didn't want to pay him for protection.

I was one of those.

Biggest mistake I ever made in my life.

You won't find much of that place left now.

No, sir, when a man gets in the way of Ben Hunter,

he... he just...

He just gets run over.

And that's a fact.

I tell you this, I've... I've been burned out once.

And I'll do anything in my power so'd it don't happen again.

I... I borrowed money from the bank to buy into this place,

and I aim to hang on to it.

You ain't find a man in this town doesn't feel the same way.

We just... We want to keep what we got.

At what price?

That's up to Mr. Ben Hunter.

Well, sir, if you're ready, I'll show you up to your room.

No thanks, I'll find it myself.

Good morning, Miss Masters.

Good morning.

Have you had breakfast?

Yes, I have, but please join me.

Thank you.

Ah, steak and eggs, please, and coffee.

Would you like some more coffee?

Yes, thank you.

Is something wrong?

No.

I was just thinking about how beautiful you are.

I'm flattered.

Um, are you in Rutledge on business?

No, I'm a ranch foreman, a place near Medicine Bow.

On my way to Billings, Montana, to meet a cattle buyer.

I have to leave right after breakfast.

It's a shame your visit will be so short.

The fact is, I hadn't planned on staying at all.

I got slightly delayed yesterday.

Was Hunter the one who delayed you?

Just earning his pay,

keeping out suspicious characters.

Just earning his pay?

Ooh, which reminds me,

I was to meet my father in the lobby.

I should let the desk clerk know where I am.

I'll take care of that. Enjoy your coffee.

Thank you.

Well.

Miss Susan, you sitting here all by your lonesome?

My father will be here shortly.

Well, I... I'd just like to talk you.

I've been wanting to get better acquainted

for quite a spell.

What I mean is, I...

I've seen you in your pa's store,

and I smelled your perfume, and I appreciate it.

I ain't no ordinary trail hand, Miss Susan.

- Excuse me. - Hold on, missy.

You don't turn your back on me. I'm gonna hurt you, I...

He's dead.

Who killed him?

I did.

Barrows drew first. We saw it.

Hunter's not gonna like this.

He ain't gonna like it one bit.

Where are you going?

To tell him.

Here, take the money.

I've got a hunch he'll come to get it hisself.

I don't think you realize what you've just done.

Barrows is dead.

Barrows? Who killed him?

The cowboy who was out here yesterday,

the one you struck it off with so fast.

Why'd he kill Barrows?

What differences does it make? Can't let them get away with it.

Saddle my horse.

I'm worried.

There's no telling what Hunter'll do.

One thing for sure, he'll do something.

Barrows drew first. It was self-defense.

Not if Hunter wants to call it murder.

But that's ridiculous.

It may be ridiculous, but it's the truth.

He put his hands on me. He wouldn't leave me alone.

Meaning no offense, Susan,

but that hardly seems worth killing a man over.

Look, he didn't kill Barrows because of me.

He killed him because Barrows drew on him.

Please, Susan, now go on home.

We'll figure out what's to be done.

What's to be done?

I should think the first thing you'd want to do

is to start trying to be men.

That's enough, Susan.

Minute that fella arrived in town,

he was bound and determined to make trouble for us.

Everything was going so smoothly.

Was it?

Well, come on, we gotta decide what we're gonna do.

- Where is he now? - He was going up to his room

to get his saddlebags and ride out.

I don't think we ought to let him go until we know

what Hunter wants us to do.

You're right, Hunter may not want him to leave.

Well, in that case, somebody's gonna have to stop him, right?

We're, uh...

we're placing you under arrest.

I don't think any of you have the legal right to do that.

We ain't got a sheriff.

We haven't needed one since Hunter took over

the job of keeping the outlaws and the gamblers away.

Just how long are you planning to hold me?

Until your trial.

My trial? Trial for what?

- You killed a man. - In front of witnesses.

If it was self-defense like you've claimed,

you've got nothing to worry about.

Everybody here knows it was self-defense.

Why don't you tell me the real reason you wanna hold you me?

We just told you the reason.

Harry?

You better take his gun

and lock him up over at the jail.

I wouldn't try that.

You're not men enough to stand up to Hunter,

you're not men enough to take my gun.

Hold it, if you try shooting your way out,

someone will get killed.

You're right, someone will.

If you're not here when Hunter comes back,

he's going to kill all of us.

Well...

there's a reason I can understand

for your wanting me to stay.

Come to think of it,

glad you gentlemen stopped me from leaving.

Never did get my breakfast.

Hey, Hunter is just riding in.

I'm gonna have another drink.

Mr. Hunter, Greer said you were riding in.

I've got your money right here.

I understand Barrows was shot and killed.

Yeah.

We all feel very badly about it.

Here's the money.

Where is he?

He's in the back room at the barbershop.

As you know, Mr. Wagner is our undertaker, too.

Not Barrows. The stranger.

He, uh... He's in eating breakfast.

BANKER: We kept him from leaving town.

We thought that's what you want us to do.

Mr. Hunter?

The money.

Oh, yes, yes.

I'll accept this as the first payment.

But it's all there, every penny of it,

$1,400, just like you asked for.

Well, that was before Barrows was shot.

Finding a new man will cost a great deal of money.

You gentlemen know how expensive everything is.

I was thinking more in terms of,

oh, $2,000 a month now.

- $2,000? - That's impossible.

We can't raise that much.

Oh, come now, I'm sure there's a way.

Now if you'll excuse me.

Good morning.

Morning. Join me for breakfast?

No, I had it earlier, thank you.

It's the first chance I've had.

I heard.

You've been a little busy.

Some.

Would you like some coffee?

All right.

Another coffee, please.

When can you start working for me?

You sure take a positive approach.

The difference between success and failure.

Don't you want to know who drew first?

Oh, Barrows probably did.

Do you have to give notice to Shiloh?

I'm... happy with the job I have.

You'd be a lot happier working for me.

I don't think so.

I'm sorry to hear you say that.

Really sorry.

Surely you can see the terrible position

that you're putting me in.

I'm not sure that I can.

Let me think of the best way to put this.

I can't allow one of my men to be killed

and not do something about it.

You can see that.

What you mean is if you don't do something about it,

folks are libel to think you don't care.

That's it, exactly.

I wish you could come work for me.

It's the only way I can avoid killing you.

Uh, maybe this one time, you could just forget it.

I wish I could.

I like you.

That's why I'm offering you this chance.

I'll pay you double what you earn.

And if things work out between us, who knows?

I'm a generous man.

Perhaps one day, I'll make you my partner.

Sorry, I'm not interested.

But I am flattered.

Especially coming from a man like you

for whom I hold nothing but contempt.

In his farewell address,

George Washington said honesty is always the best policy.

I think he was wrong.

There are times when it can get you killed.

And this is one of those times.

Father, I'd like to know what's going on here.

I thought I told you to go home.

I know, but this concerns me, too.

Please, Susan, do as I ask.

Everything all right, Mr. Hunter?

No, but it will be shortly. I'll be at the saloon.

Bring the rest of the 2,000 in an hour.

But we can't raise that much cash.

You're bleeding this town dry.

You haven't begun to bleed yet.

- And bring me the stranger. - For what?

For killing Barrows!

But it was self-defense. Barrows drew on him.

We told him if he stayed, he'd get a fair trial.

There's no need for a trial.

I'm the law.

And what if we don't hand him over?

Like I said...

you haven't begun to bleed yet.

One hour.

Come on.

We messed up before getting the drop on that fella.

Let's not mess up again.

No, we can't hand him over to Hunter.

We'd be as bad as he is.

And who'd you rather see dead, some stranger

or most of us and our wives and kids?

- You can't mean that. - He's right.

- We don't have a choice. - No!

It's the only way. It's his life or ours.

You've gotta get out of here right away.

I got the impression your father wanted me to stay.

They're waiting for you over at the stable.

They're going to turn you over to Hunter.

Is that what they decided?

Yes. My father's horse.

It's tied up behind our store, the roan.

Take it and ride out of here. Don't come back.

Oh, I really don't know what's wrong with everyone.

They used to be good people, and my father,

he's not even the same man.

He's not a coward, I know that.

Now don't blame your father.

But what he's doing is wrong, they're all wrong.

They deserve whatever happens to them.

My dad's horse, take it. Just take it and go.

He ain't come out yet.

Hey, Masters, your girl's coming this way.

Susan?

- Where is he? - I gave him your horse

- and told him to ride out of here. - You did what?

I sent him away from you. He's gone.

I got one minute.

I'll see if they're coming.

Oh, sit still, they'll be here.

Another round.

He better hurry. Hour's almost up.

Here it is.

$2,000 a month.

Where's it gonna end?

It may end a lot sooner than we think

when Hunter finds out we let the stranger get away.

They ain't got the stranger with 'em.

Let's listen to what they have to say first.

Mr. Hunter?

Uh, here's the money. All $2,000.

There were two conditions I set as my price.

Well, Mr. Hunter, we... we thought

that if you take the money now...

Mr. Masters, you're a reasonable man,

and I'm a reasonable man.

I thought we'd made a deal.

Well, yes, we did,

but the truth is, he...

He got away.

Wasn't our fault Mr. Hunter.

We were waiting in the stable to take him,

and his daughter came and warned him.

- And gave him a horse. - That's right.

Is that true?

Well, yes, but you can't blame her.

She's... she's young, she...

Oh, I wouldn't hold her to blame.

But I'm holding the town responsible.

I told you gentlemen what would happen

if you didn't meet all my terms.

But the money. Don't you want the money?

I'll be back at sunup with the rest of my men.

VIRGINIAN: I understand you're looking for me.

There's another mistake. You lied! You turned him loose!

- I swear we didn't lie. - It happened just like we said!

It's not up to the town to turn me over to you.

If you want me, you're gonna have to take me.

Hunter, Greer's thinking of going for his gun.

If you want him to, I'll be happy to oblige him.

But if you're both thinking of drawing against me,

I want to warn you in advance, I'll take you.

Greer.

Hold it.

Put the money on the table.

On the table.

You're gonna get us all killed!

Mr. Hunter! Mr. Hunter, wait! Mr. Hunter!

Mr. Hunter, please, wait! Don't go!

We didn't have anything to do with it.

He's telling the truth.

We didn't know he was still in town, believe me.

What I said inside still stands.

I'll be back at sunup with my men.

I want my money, and I want him, dead or alive,

or I'll write Rutledge off as a total loss.

We should have called his bluff.

Two of us could've taken him.

I pay you to do my shooting, not my thinking.

He's faster than Barrows, he's faster than you and me.

What are we gonna do about it?

- Nothing. - Nothing?

Those nice men in Rutledge, they'll kill him for us.

♪

Yes?

It's the desk clerk.

They want to see you over at the saloon.

Told me to tell you it was important.

All right.

Well, uh, when'll I tell them you'll be there?

I'll be right with you.

What's it about?

I don't know, they just said to tell you.

Thanks.

Well, that... that's all right.

Don't shoot! Don't shoot, please!

It's all right. Nothing happened.

It isn't all right. It isn't. Do you see?

Before now, it was just all talk,

talk about turning you over to Hunter,

but now in order to save themselves,

they're willing to kill you.

Don't you understand?

If they don't kill you, Hunter will.

You don't stand a chance.

Please... won't you go now?

I can't.

I'm the one who stirred things up by killing Barrows.

But he drew first.

That doesn't seem to matter to Hunter,

so it can't matter to me.

I think it's time I had a talk with your father and the others.

You fools. You bloody fools!

We had to think of something.

I didn't hear any bright ideas from you.

He's coming this way.

All right, what are you gonna say

to the man you just tried to have gunned down?

We gotta stop fighting amongst ourselves.

All Hunter's interested in is getting that fella.

- Then he'll leave us alone. - How can we be sure of that?

We got along all right before he showed up and killed Barrows.

Whiskey.

Now what do you think the best way to handle this is,

gentlemen, outside of killing me, that is?

I don't know.

Do you know?

How about you?

I think killing you's the best way.

I'll have to vote against that, of course.

What about making a stand against Hunter and his gang?

Hunter doesn't wanna kill us. He only wants you.

Once he has you, that'll be the end of it.

Do you really believe that?

- Yes, I do. - Then you're a fool.

Wagner's right.

This town means too much money to Hunter.

He won't destroy it.

You're wrong, he has to destroy it

and all of you.

Well, why would he do that if he gets what he wants?

As a lesson to the other towns.

He'd be losing $2,000 a month.

He'll make that up by demanding increases

in the monthly payments from the others.

If the men in the other towns are anything like you,

they'll pay it.

I don't agree.

If you're the only one on the street

when they come riding in,

it'll all be over as soon as they kill you.

Gentlemen, I'm willing to fight your fight.

I'm asking for help to get rid of Hunter once and for all.

Thanks.

It's the only thing we could do.

Believe me, we're handling it the best way.

Our hands will be clean.

You said safety pins.

Yep. And a ball of string.

- A ball of string? - Right.

Okay, what else?

Nothing.

Just safety pins and a ball of string?

Oh, there is one other thing. Close up.

The store?

And I'd appreciate it if you'd hurry.

But it's not closing time.

I have my reasons for asking.

Well, I can't just close up the store and walk out.

- I have to let my father know. - There isn't time.

Well, all right.

Am I running away with you?

- Would you? - Yes.

We're not.

♪

Can't you tell me now where we're going?

We'll be there soon.

- Where? - You'll see.

This is it.

Passed by this way on my way into Rutledge.

It's beautiful.

But what was so important about getting here so fast?

Well, I've found the trout don't bite too good after sundown.

- Trout? - Mm-hmm.

Is that what was so important?

That's right.

You brought me all the way out here for trout?

Uh-huh.

You're the strangest man I ever met.

You know, most men that were about to fight alone

against 12 men in the morning

would be too nervous to do anything,

or they'd be out getting drunk.

But you, you take a girl fishing.

Would you rather I were too nervous or get drunk?

Mm-mm.

I'm glad you took a girl fishing.

It'll be dark soon.

Come on, help me find a fishing pole.

Hey, I got one!

Let's see. Whoo!

- Hold on to it. - Oh, yeah.

Oh, my!

Got it, got it, got it.

There.

Now we got my dinner. Where's yours?

Good evening, Mr. Masters.

Good evening.

Anything I can do for you?

Uh, well, yes, I thought possibly

my daughter was having supper here,

but she doesn't seem to be in the dining room.

Have you seen her this evening?

No, sir, I haven't, not since his morning.

Oh.

All right, thank you.

Any message I can give Miss Susan?

Uh, no, no, no, thank you.

Hey, I make good coffee.

I like it strong.

I make it strong.

Good.

It was nice of you to clean the trout.

Looking after my dad, I know what men like.

How long has that been?

Oh, I was 14 when my mother died.

Illness? Indian raid?

No, a band of outlaws.

I think that's why dad's afraid to stand up to Hunter.

Care to talk about it?

Oh, I couldn't talk about it for a long time.

But it happened so long ago now, it just seems like a bad dream.

We were on our way here traveling west from Sioux Falls.

It wasn't a wagon train, really, just a few families.

It was morning, and we were still all asleep.

A gang rode through.

They killed my mother, my sister.

They shot my dad and left me for dead.

It's not a very pretty story, is it?

No, it isn't. It surely isn't.

It left scars on dad.

Not the kind that you can see,

but I think it's why he's so afraid for me now,

why he pays Hunter for protection.

I guess I can see that.

But then I've told you all about me.

What about you?

Not much to tell.

Do you have family?

No.

Was there ever?

I mean, you haven't lived

your entire life alone, have you?

Not all of it.

Was she... nice?

Oh, yes, she would have to been.

And pretty, too, I'll bet.

But you're not going to tell me, are you?

You're not going to tell me anything.

There were people I loved...

folks that meant a lot to me.

And a woman. Nice and pretty.

But that was a long time ago,

and I don't believe in looking back.

Maybe because I can't.

'Cause it hurts too much?

Something like that.

Well, the coffee's done.

But I think it'll be a while for the trout yet.

Here.

This coffee's too hot to drink.

That's good.

The men are ready to ride.

Coming.

Bert!

Bert!

Hold on!

Come on, Bert, open up!

- Wait a minute! - Hurry up, will you?

What are you doing here? It ain't even 5:30.

It's after sunup, isn't it?

Come on, get me a bottle, and hurry up.

- Even you don't drink this early. - Haven't been to bed yet.

Been up all night watching that crazy fella.

Yeah, I heard him out there. He's digging something.

More than likely, he's digging his own grave.

Where have you been?

Does it matter?

What do you mean, does it matter?

Well, does it?

Where were you last night?

It's none of your business.

I'm your father.

There was a time when that meant something to me.

Now it doesn't.

No.

I was...

I was down at the river.

I was trying to give him some sort of comfort,

to help him in any way that I could,

to give him some quiet for a time and...

And to help him think about something

other than what was going to happen to him at sunup

while you and the others,

letting him fight your fight, not lifting a hand to help.

I'll be back in a few minutes.

What's he doing now?

Susan just gave him some guns.

I couldn't stand to watch any more.

He's going toward your place now, Masters.

Well, I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be.

Maybe Hunter won't show. Maybe he was only bluffing.

Then I've gone to a lot of trouble for nothing.

I've got a feeling he'll be here.

Do you really have to do this?

There are times when a man has no choice.

This is one of those times.

I feel so helpless. I wish I could do something.

You've already done a lot. A whole lot.

Don't worry, everything'll work out.

Sure.

He's gone up on top of the hay wagon.

Won't be long now.

I always heard that man's strongest instinct

was to survive.

I guess he never heard it.

Well, 6:15.

Things ought to be getting back to normal in about an hour.

I wonder if they'll ever be.

Get inside!

They're coming.

There's only one man.

Get him, and the town is yours, all of you!

Get him from the back!

What's that fool girl trying to do?

It's Susan! It's Susan! She'll get herself killed!

What's the matter with all of you?

Can you let a man die for you without even trying to help?

Can you?

Hold it.

Hold your fire. We've got him.

Like I said...

you'd have been much happier working for me.

Dad, please.

He's all alone.

Please.

We can't raise that much cash.

Bleeding this town dry.

You haven't begun to bleed yet.

Please.

Gentleman, I'm willing to fight your fight.

I'm asking for help to get rid of Hunter once and for all.

He's all alone. Please.

Gimme your gun.

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I won't forget this.

You'll have five, maybe 10 years to try.

J-jail?

For me?

For selling my protection services?

There's nothing illegal about that.

I'm not talking about that.

When I turn you over to the marshal,

I'm gonna ask him to look into those bank robberies

and train holdups you were telling me about.

I'd say 10 years at the very least.

Now move.

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I think I can promise you this town

won't go back to what it was before you came.

I wish you'd reconsider, stay on as sheriff.

If we only pay you half of what we were giving Hunter,

you'd still be the highest-paid lawman in the state.

I have a good job, and right now,

that's the only one I want.

Then I guess there's nothing left to say but thanks.

And good luck.

And to you.

I know what to say.

I just don't know how to say it.

Do you have to go?

Yes.

Well, you know the way back.

I'll be here.

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