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Belgarde was carrying this when I arrested him in Tucson.

Sold a lot of guns..

...to the wrong people.

Sorry, Mr. Colt.

'There'll be a slight change in plans.'

As long as the major insist on being a hero

I see no reason to disappoint you.

And you'll be pleased to know that the money

will be put to good use.

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Where are we, John ?

Well, familiar to the scenery I'd say

we're exactly where we were this morning.

We're quite a ways from Fort Lowell, Ms. Raymer.

Thank you, Captain Colt.

It's only fair to warn you ladies this will be

the worst part of the trip.

Nothing but hills, and sand

and rocks from here on.

Captain, come on floor.

Give me a gun !

You got to give me a gun !

Shooting customers is bad for your business.

There's a pass fifty yards ahead, major.

You and Quint get the women there quick. I'll cover you.

Hate to throw rank at you, captain

but I'll do the covering.

I suggest we both cover, sir.

I like a man who respect rank.

Quint, get those women in to the pass.

And find those horses, without them

we don't get out of here alive.

- How bad are you hurt ? - I bust the arm.

And a bad ankle. You aren't gonna leave me, are ya ?

Don't worry, son. Major... cover us.

What happened to the other two horses ?

They broke through the pass before I could check them.

Recognize this place, major ?

- Can't say I do. - Sidewinder Pass.

- It's almost as good as a fort. - Yeah, without food and water.

- How about ammunition ? - I got about 20 rounds.

Counting those on my guns.

I'm about out.

Next time I'll bring along a bagful..

...if there is a next time.

I'm running short myself.

How about you, young man ?

My gun and bullets are back there with the stage.

Don't I know you ?

I don't think so, major.

What's your name ?

Charles Dudley, sir.

Are we just supposed to stand here

until those savages come after us ?

There's not much else we can do, Ms. Murrow.

That doesn't happen to be true.

Those horses could take us to Fort Lowell.

She's right. Why don't we just ride out...

There's seven of us and only four horses.

- I insist that... - Sorry, Ms. Murrow.

Why don't you get some rest ?

It's gonna be dark soon.

What are they waiting for ?

Well, they're probably scouting our positions

trying to find out how vulnerable we are.

Indians like to attack from all sides.

Well, it's nice to know we have a little longer to live.

You're making a mistake, Colt.

All those Indians need up there is some light down here

here to pick us off like flies.

You don't get flames from burning sage brush in a pit.

Just embers and heat.

It's cold here at night. No use for the ladies freezing.

Besides... if the Apaches wanted to pick us off

they'd set fire to some brush and toss it down here.

You seem to be a sensible woman Ms. Raymer.

Can't you get those men to do something ?

Well, what would you suggest I get them to do ?

We're women, they're supposed to protect us.

Oh ! I'm cold, and-and hungry and..

And afraid.

We could insist they give us horses and an escort.

By dawn we could be safe.

And the others ?

Oh, I'm sure they are capable of taking care of themselves.

Suppose one of them was this lieutenant of yours ?

That has nothing to do with it.

That's where you're wrong.

This could happen to him tomorrow.

I hope you'll excuse me for saying so, Ms. Murrow

but you should have stayed back east.

Lieutenant Webber loves me and wants to marry me.

I'm 28-years-old, Ms. Raymer.

And your afraid it's either the lieutenant or nobody ?

Oh, I'm sorry, I..

Is that your reason for hanging on to a common gambler ?

Well, you might be right.

But there's nothing common about John Quint. Believe me.

Oh, let's not argue, Edith. We're in enough trouble..

I'm alright, John.

- Any sign of the Apaches ? - 'No, no sign of anything.'

Far as I can tell the coach is exactly as we left it.

Of course if it had upset a mite closer to the pass

or I had a little more courage

might have been able to make sure.

By the time you'd reach it, you'd have been a pincushion.

Aren't you going to do something ?

'They could be sneaking through that pass right now.'

It's not likely, ma'am.

They know we're armed.

'Besides the Apaches think that'

"a warrior killed at night will spend eternity in darkness.'

'But we better post a guard, Colt, just to be sure.'

Give me a gun I'll do it.

You take one step out of my sight

'and another cuff goes around your ankle.'

We've got a problem and very little time

to come up with an answer.

Don't move !

That loose sand makes for treacherous footing, major.

How'd you like to be busted to private, captain.

Why the burning arrows, Colt ?

Just letting us know they're still around.

The Apache has a peculiar sense of humor.

What I don't understand is why they didn't shoot us ?

Like I said the Apache has a strange sense of humor.

You realize that only four of you

will be able to make it to Fort Lowell.

Well, now wait a minute.

Three of us can ride double.

It's desert country, no water.

Added weight on the horses, they'd never make it.

Even riding single nobody's gonna get very far.

Unless the rest of us stay behind to fight glaring action.

What is it ?

It's only a coyote, Ms. Murrow.

With war paint on that one.

I don't like that pass left unguarded.

I'm one of the three that will stay behind.

And now this time, captain, don't try to tippin' me up.

Ladies of course will ride out.

I suggest Dudley go with 'em.

'His broken arm will only handicap us.'

They'll need a guide.

Major Trevelen is the only one that knows

the way to Fort Lowell.

Look, Colt, if you're tired of breathing

that's your business.

But don't go deciding where I'm supposed to stop.

I'm afraid I'll have to go along with Belgarde, captain.

Look, why don't we leave the whole thing up to lady luck.

That way nobody feels cheated.

I happen to have a deck of cards..

The four of us can draw to see who rides out with the girls

And gentlemen, that way you get a chance

to go on living too, Colt.

You make it sound real tempting, Quint.

Alright, go ahead.

Only leave me out of it. I'm staying.

Suit yourself.

I'll deal one card face down to each man.

Low card rides out. Alright ?

Now, wait a minute.

How do we know those cards aren't marked ?

And if they were marked, Mr. Belgarde

do you think I could read them in this light ?

Well, I'm not taking any chances.

Fan them out on the ground and we'll do the picking.

Would you care to start it, sir ?

"'Look !"

Another sample of Apache humor.

We're running out of time. Who stays with me ?

I'll tell you that in a minute

if there're no more interruptions.

Now hold it.

I don't have to draw again.

I caught a deuce.

Well, congratulations, Mr. Belgarde

Just show it to us ?

I dropped it.

It wasn't my fault.

It was a deuce.

The deuce of diamonds.

You draw again or you'll stay without drawing.

It was a deuce, I tell you. Deuce of diamonds.

I wouldn't lie to you.

Horses !

The girls and the major are riding out of here.

You've got 10 minute to pick a man to go with 'em.

Otherwise I do the picking.

May I say something, Mr. Colt ?

I don't see why not.

Edith and I are part of this.

Haven't we the right to say something

about who stays and who goes ?

Is it because we're not supposed to know anything

about how to handle a gun ?

That goes a little deeper than that.

Oh, I see.

The men protect the ladies. That's very gallant.

But it just so happens that I know guns.

I know how to use 'em.

Are you suggesting that you stay

in place of one of the men ?

Not just one of the men.

In place of Mr. Quint.

Well, that's a very kind thought, Blanche

but... I'm afraid I'll never live it down.

There's more to it than that.

You see... I've got consumption.

The doctors have given me another 3 months at the most.

I told you they don't know what they're talking about.

All we need is enough money...

So you see I really don't have

much of a life left to save.

You're going to be on one of those horses

if I have to tie you on.

You'll have a man for the fourth horse

and it won't take 10 minutes.

Belgarde.

'Belgarde ?'

In case I don't get back.

You're leaving four of us, captain

with four horses.

So |I am.

What happened, major ?

Don't ask me.

The roof fell in while I was standing here

keeping an eye on 'em.

Must have been using the wrong eye.

Well, there's no doubt who slugged you.

Belgarde escaped.

He went out there ?

His own choice ?

Well, maybe he figured that

by sacrificing himself

one more of us could get away.

Belgarde ? Heh !

You don't believe that anymore than I do.

Besides he took my gun.

Now if he's got a wild idea

about shooting his way out of this he's...

'Listen to me !'

'I'm the Apache's friend.'

'You know me. Archer Belgarde.'

'I-I've been in your tipis.'

I've sold you much whiskey !

Even the rifles you use came from me..

...your friend.

'Let me join you.'

"Il help you Kill the white men in the pass.'

- I'm gonna shut him up. - You're staying right here.

There's an Apache behind every rock.

'We have two white squaws.'

Get back here.

'That's an order, Colt.'

I have money ! Enough for many guns.

'I will give it to you.'

Belgarde..

Toss your gun over here, I'm taking you back.

Dry gun, Colt ?

I'll be real pleased to give you a bullet.

Lamest thing I ever heard of.

- Why didn't they shoot ? - Beats me, major.

I'm not going back to find out.

Belgarde was carrying this when I arrested him in Tucson.

Sold a lot of guns..

...to the wrong people.

When we get back to the fort safely

all this will seem like a bad dream.

And I hope you and the lieutenant will be very happy.

Thank you.

But I don't think I'll be staying.

Oh, I'd hate it out here.

And since the army is all that Jim leaves for I..

...I'd only make him miserable.

I don't want marriage that much.

Captain, your government work is too important.

Besides it's your sworn duty to obey the order

of a superior officer.

And I'm commanding you

to escort the ladies and Dudley to safety.

Sorry, major, but rank's got nothing to do with it.

You intend to force me to leave ?

How ? At gun point ?

You'll go because you're the only one

that can take them to Fort Lowell.

You're wrong. Dudley knows every inch of the route.

And he'll ride with you. It's a long trip.

And it's possible that one of you won't make it.

Quint and I will see to it the Apaches are delayed

until you get through.

Sorry, Mr. Colt.

There'll be a slight change in plans.

As long as the major insist on being a hero

I see no reason to disappoint him.

You'll be pleased to know that the money

will be put to good use.

To help keep Blanche alive.

No, John, it's no use.

That won't keep us from trying.

- Dudley. - Yes, sir ?

"How'd you like a $10007"

I could sure use it, sir.

It's yours for guiding the girls and me to Fort Lowell.

And keeping your mouth shut afterwards.

- 'Alright ?' - Yes, sir.

You're pretty good at keeping your mouth shut

aren't you, Dudley ?

And the girls, Quint ? Are you sure about them ?

I'm a good judge of character, Ms. Murrow.

Give me your word you'll keep quiet about this

and I'll see that you get to Fort Lowell.

'Otherwise..'

"'Well, Ms. Murrow ?"

- Blanche ? - You know the answer, John.

You always have.

Dudley, keep them covered

'while I get the horses.'

Don't move, Quint.

I'd hate to kill you. Drop the bag.

I figure you're the man to handle this, major ?

Thank you... Sergeant Davis.

Sixth cavalry, stationed at Laramie

deserted 14 months ago on the face of the enemy.

I knew we'd met before, sergeant.

What happens now, sir ?

That depends on whether your conscience gets to you

before the army does.

It's a relief... now that you know who I am, sir.

Fourteen months is a long time to keep running.

I'd like to stay here with you, sir.

I hope you believe that.

It's getting close to daylight.

You'd better move out major or it will be too late.

You know the route to Fort Lowell, captain

don't try to tell me different.

I enjoy living as much as anyone else.

But I must respectfully point out, sir

'that I'm a younger man.'

And when it comes to handling guns possibly a better one.

You can jeopardize these people's lives

'by insisting on this.'

I was wining marksmanship medals

while you were in diapers.

You're leaving, captain, make no mistake about that.

To use your own word, sir... at gun point ?

I was hoping you wouldn't force me to say this, Colt

but I was ordered to Fort Lowell to pick up my retirement papers.

Do you have the slightest idea what that means to a man

who spent 37 years of his life in the uniform of his country ?

"Let me tell you, sir.'

'It means that this life is' over.

'That there's no reason to go on.'

And you..

You would deprive me of the one thing

that can give meaning to what's left of my life !

No, sir.

Nobody denies me that.

Looks like you got no choice, Colt.

Chips go to the major.

That's right, captain.

Unless you get these people out of here right away

I'll hold you responsible.

"Sergeant, get that gun.'"

Come on.

Let's get the horses.

Good luck, major.

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