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"Colt .45"

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Ha !

Hello.

I won't hurt you, senorita.

I need some water.

Does anyone here speak English ?

I-I do, senor.

And I'm afraid I'm the only one here that does.

Howdie.

I am...| am Ramon Esperanza.

And this is, this is my people

my-my family.

I'm Christopher Colt.

Christopher.

Cristobal.

Cristobal.

I need some water for myself and my horse.

Well, you came to the right place, senor.

This is Paso Esperanza.

Now you dismount and help yourself.

I understand this is the nearest water

within 50 miles in any direction.

Yes, yes.

You know

I thought I saw this place

three times in two days.

I wasn't sure that you were here when I saw you this time.

Mirages are common here

this time of the year.

Once we saw a whole town

which is about 60 miles away from here

sitting right over there.

What do you do for a living ?

Well, we sell water to the wagons

and we raise sheep.

But we never

we never had one man in a horse pay

for the water. You're our guest, senor.

Well, thank you, senor.

I better not let him drink too much at first.

Alonzo..

You'll have to forgive Maurita, senor.

She is religious.

She has, she has a great faith.

Very simple one, but great.

I don't understand.

Well, she thinks you're a saint.

She, what ?

Not exactly a saint

but one sent by one.

I've been called a lot of things before

but never a saint.

Well..

Rest of these people, do they think

that I'm some kind of a holy messenger too ?

Well, some of them do

some of them are waiting to see.

And yourself ?

I'm one of those waiting to see.

Well, I can tell you right now, senor

I'm no saint.

Not a saint perhaps, but on the other hand

not even you can say whether or not you're guided here.

By the holy powers, you mean ?

Yes.

You people do have faith.

What was she praying for ?

She was praying for something or someone to save.

You see..

Well, it is a very simple story, senor

but it takes a little time to tell it to you.

Did you have anything to eat ?

Nothing but hardtack and jerky for two days.

- Then you're hungry ? - You bet.

This is goat's milk

and this is wine made from cactus.

We have smoked mutton and cheese.

"Senor , here's the situation.'"

'Many, many generations ago'

my ancestors settled at this waterhole here

and we've lived here ever since.

The children grow.

Some of them, the more

the more ambitious, they have moved away

and the others they have stayed here.

They, they have tended to the water, the sheep

and, and raise children too.

Recently, a man came here

and he said that we do not own this land legally.

My ancestors did not file a claim.

There's no deed, no grant, no-no homestead.

The man wants the land, is that it ?

'Yes, for the United States Army.'

- The army ? - Yes.

He came here with a squad of mounted troops.

Yes, he said that

we'll have to move out of here tomorrow by sun up.

That's why Maurita was praying

and we've been living in this place all the time.

We've nowhere to go.

This is our life, our place to stay.

You're an educated man.

Well, thank you very much. I..

I studied a little bit outside.

Yes, and I learned that my place is here.

Here among my, my people

as their spokesman.

I-I could never be happy outside.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I can't help.

The army moves for the good of all our people

not just one group.

They must have a good reason for wanting this land.

My advice to you is if they want you to move

you'd better move.

I see.

What's going on now ?

She says that you're

testing our faith.

She still thinks that you're sent here.

Big fellow doesn't ?

Carlos wonders, if you are what she believes

would you not be safe from his mortal hands.

- Does he intend to find out ? - Perhaps.

What's more, he's much in love with the girl.

Looks like he could be mean if he wants to.

Yes, he's never beaten in a fight

nor off his feet.

No, Carlos. No.

Now, he believes.

Stop them. I used a trick on Carlos.

That's all, it doesn't change the army's orders.

But let us wait until tomorrow, senor.

Senor, there's something you should learn

never try to destroy happiness

when there is so little of it.

Let them be happy even for a day.

It's a false happiness.

Perhaps, but let's wait until tomorrow.

Tomorrow we'll tell.

Now, you're going to stay with us tonight ?

- No. - No ?

Well, you're.. You and your horse, you're tired.

You need rest.

I don't want to encourage what you're doing.

I think it's wrong and little foolish, senor.

Tell them what I said, I'm leaving.

Well, that wouldn't do any good.

They'll only believe that you'll be nearby.

What kind of a joke did she tell them at that time ?

She's asking now who will fear the soldier

with the pearl handle guns ?

- Pearl handle guns ? - Yes.

The, the chief officer

he had a pearl handle gun here.

I've decided to stay the night

after all, senor.

Detail, halt !

You're still here, Senor Esperanza.

Si, senor. We..

We're still here.

I told you to be ready to leave

this place by sun up this morning.

Well, it's still morning, senor.

And then my people, they do not rush so much.

You haven't even started packing yet.

I think you're right, senor . That's true.

I'm disappointed in you, senor.

You've ignored a congressional order.

We have a whole regiment waiting to move in and make camp here.

We are sorry.

Shall I roust him out, Mr. Foley ?

No, captain.

I think I know how they feel.

They're losing their homes.

We'll give you another 8 hours, no more.

If you're not out of here by then

I'll turn the detail over to Captain Thane.

Do you understand ?

I understand.

In the meantime, let's get this paperwork over with.

I want you to sign this, senor.

What's this paper ?

Just a form.

It states that you've officially released

this land to the U.S. Army.

Yes, but the words "U.S. Army"

are not contained in this, in this document here.

Here it states that I give my land to George L. Foley.

But I represent the army, senor.

It means the same.

But I'd feel more secure

if that would be written in the document, senor.

You've been asked nice, mister.

I think you better do what the man says

or I might have to ask you.

What outfit are you, captain ?

Who are you, mister ?

The name's Colt.

My name's Thane.

Captain L.X. Thane.

And if you know anything about army colors

or insignias, you'd know what outfit we are.

I know about army insignias, captain.

Eighth cavalry.

That's right.

Third cavalry.

Both infantry.

The leftover from the war.

Second Pennsylvania.

That's quite an outfit you've got, captain.

We come from all over.

Who is this man ?

He came here yesterday from where I don't know.

Alone ?

Yeah, alone.

Colt, you say your name is ?

- Chris Colt. - I'm George Foley.

Special assistant to Congressman Carl Keys.

Sounds like a good job.

Can I, talk to you alone for a minute ?

Sure.

Alright, Colt, where do you come from ?

What do you want here ?

From Grande city and lot of other places before that.

That answers half the question.

What do you want here ?

I stopped for water.

That was yesterday.

How much water can you drink ?

Maybe I'm just not in a hurry to go any place.

Need a job ?

Got an offer ?

You look like a nice healthy fellow.

I could use you.

What does it pay ?

More than cow folks make

or army regulars.

Can I be an officer ?

In any line, you've got to work your way up

through the ranks.

I'll think it over.

Take your time.

We'll be back.

We'll be back in 8 hours, senor.

And you'd better be ready to sign that paper.

Detail, forward

march.

What do you think, senor ?

Those men aren't real soldiers.

I've a feeling that the land legally belongs to you people.

- Senor... - Don't tell them now.

- There's no time. - Then we stay here.

For the time being.

If they come back to put you off, don't fight.

Just put a wrong signature on the paper

releasing the land.

What are you going to do ?

I'm going to Grande city for help.

I'm leaving a gun case in the hut.

If I don't come back and they do

take the gun case to Fort Yuma

give it to Colonel Ward Meade, and tell him everything.

- You understand ? - I think I do.

Anything else ?

Yes.

You might have the little girl say another prayer.

We may need it.

I've been thinking it over

decided to enlist in your army.

You didn't really think I'll let you get off

the back way, did you ?

Thane, search his saddle bag.

Let's find out who this Jasper really is.

Make yourself at home.

These are Colt .45s , aren't they ?

That's right.

How do you like them ?

They're best made.

Nice balance.

Can I ask you a question ?

I hear you.

What do you want that waterhole for ?

Steam.

These springs are the only water

this end of the territory.

The railroad will pay plenty for the rights to it.

Enough to go to all this trouble to steal it ?

Yep, because we've already made a deal.

All I need is proof of the ownership.

Who legally owns the land ?

I thought you said "A question."

Well, what do you know ?

He must be a government man or something.

These are his orders to report

to Colonel Meade at Fort Yuma.

I guess you know what this means.

Detail for Milky, Mr. Foley ?

Milky.

Yes, captain.

You know those high yellow blocks at the hill there ?

Yes, captain.

Take Mr. Colt up and show him the view.

"Come on, Mr. Colt.'"

I better go along, just in case.

Yeah.

'Hold it.'

He's got a vantage point back there.

Thane. Thane ?

Milky.

There he is.

He'll have to head back for the waterhole

because he doesn't have a horse and he can't make it

out of here without water.

And he can't cross the flat land without us seeing him.

Go, get the others.

"Senor.'"

Carlos.

Carlos !

We're in for some trouble.

Foley and his men are right behind us.

But what happened to Carlos ?

He took a bullet that was meant for me.

Sorry, I had to lead that mob here, but Carlos needed help.

What are we going to do ?

We're gonna have to fight. Get everybody inside.

Do you have any guns ?

- About three. - Three ?

Maybe four.

Don't you people ever need guns here ?

Well, sometimes a cat comes down

the mountain but, we..

Get the sample case I left here

and give a gun to each hut.

- Let's get inside. - Yes, yes.

You're sure they're out there ?

Believe me, they're all around us.

"Come on out, all of you.'"

You haven't got a chance.

Maurita.

Get out of here, Foley.

You can't wipe out the whole camp.

We haven't got a chance.

They're using Springfield rifles.

Foley, can you hear me ?

I can hear you.

Will you let the others go if I come out alone ?

Sure, we will.

You're the one we want.

I'm coming out. Hold your fire.

No, senor. No senor . That man speaks a lie.

I know, I can tell.

They'll get me anyway, this way

there's at least hope for you.

- Move away, senorita . - No, senor.

- Tell her what I said. - She knows what you said.

No, senor.

No, senor.

No, senor.

You people are crazy.

I'm offering you the only chance you have.

We don't want you to take that chance

at any price.

There's perhaps...

Perhaps ?

Isn't about time for that miracle ?

Foley, look.

That's it. We gotta get out of here.

From now on, it's every man for himself.

Colt.

Right here, Foley.

Senor , look.

Those mirages, aren't they impressive ?

They ask permission to name their first child Christopher.

Well, I'm deeply honored, but I hope

for the child's sake that it's a boy.

Gracias, senor.

Buena suerte.

Goodbye, Senor Esperanza.

Hasta leugo , Senor Colt.

Before I go, would you do me a favor ?

Tell these people that I really wasn't sent by a divine power.

How-how do you know you weren't ?

Goodbye, senor.

♪ There was a gun that won the west ♪

♪ There was a man among the best ♪

♪ The fastest gun or man alive ♪

♪ A lightning bolt when he drew that Colt .45 ♪

♪ He carried the message of law and of order ♪

♪ Into a wicked land ♪

♪ With a Colt single action army revolver ♪

♪ Blazing from either hand ♪

♪ There was the right, there was the wrong ♪

♪ The gun was quick, the man was strong ♪

♪ And peace was made when they'd arrived ♪

♪ A lightning bolt when he drew that Colt .45 ♪

♪ Colt .45 ♪

♪ Colt .45 ♪

♪ Colt .45 ♪