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I'm sorry, Mr. Garrett, but he's busy.

So am I.

Am I sheriff for this county or not ?

Well, what's bothering you, Pat ?

Why wasn't I called in ?

Why didn't you ask my opinion when you decided

to offer a pardon to Billy "The Kid" ?

I think I can guess your opinion, Pat.

The Kid's no good.

Don't tell me he's gonna come down out of those hills

and live like a decent human being.

Trying to change Billy "The Kid" is like trying

to take the stink out of a skunk.

- It can't be done. - I want to try it.

And what's more, I'll stand for no interference.

Alright, governor, you have your little game

but you will let me handle the gun slingers.

There's only one way to do that.

Pat, wait.

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Colt !

What's the matter ?

Nothing, Billy.

Let's have some grub.

One warning, Turk, no more.

Keep your hands off Nita.

What's wrong with you, Billy ?

I didn't touch that girl. Go and ask her.

I don't have to.

You've been mighty jumpy ever since you've got

word of the governor's pardon.

I told you before, that's my business.

If you ask me, that girl's making you soft in the head.

I didn't ask you.

Step out of line again, it'll be

the last move you make.

Give him his food.

My friends call me I'm an idealist.

The others call me a fool.

But you know if-if a pardon

for Billy "The Kid" would stop

the killings in Lincoln county.

Isn't it worth a price ?

You know, if we can, if we can just turn one bad man

into a law abiding human being

by just granting him a second chance

who can say that we're doing wrong ?

You want me to talk to him ?

I want you to serve as my emissary.

Well, frankly, Governor Wallace

I had no idea this is to be my mission.

Yes, I know.

You see, when I asked Washington

to send me a man they can trust

I deliberately withheld some of the details.

I thought it would be better if I talked 10 you personally.

Oh, that's quite unorthodox.

I've just got to try it, Mr. Colt.

I've never heard anything good about him.

I know.

Yeah, it's no wonder that a boy like Billy would be vilified.

He has become a legend.

Every dark deed committed in New Mexico

was accredited to him.

You know, Mr. Colt, I pride myself

on knowing people

writing about them in my novels.

Nobody is all bad

or all good.

"'If you restore a man's dignity"

give him a place in society

he might turn out to be quite decent.

You know, I think we can do that with Billy

"with your help.'

Well, I have to, governor.

I am under orders.

Fine.

I have his pardon right here.

Oh, and, there's detailed instructions

on how to find his hideout.

Now, he expects word from me by sunset.

I promised him I'd send one man alone.

Does anyone else know where he is ?

No.

What about your hot-headed friend, the sheriff ?

Pat Garrett ? Oh, no.

He'd be the last one I tell.

Well, he'd have that perplexity.

Good luck, Mr. Colt.

Thank you, governor.

Harry.

What's wrong ?

Didn't Billy say the governor was to send one man ?

- Yeah. - Well, he's not alone.

Could be they're setting us up for ambush.

- How many are there ? - Two, so far.

Get word to Billy. I'll let the others know.

Why is it a woman always wants to set up a house ?

Like planting roots, makes you feel you belong.

I wouldn't know.

I've always been on the run.

Maybe we'll have our chance if the governor keeps his word.

Don't count on it.

Then it won't hurt so much if it doesn't happen.

You're always looking in the black side of things.

Is there another way ?

Billy, what is it ?

What is it ?

Frank said there were two men.

Billy said there was only supposed to be one.

I don't care what Billy said, there's two.

I knew it.

I knew they're gonna use us for crow bait.

Now you see, I told you, Billy...

You haven't told me anything yet.

The boys saw two men

riding up the ravine.

Maybe it's a trap.

Go ahead, Billy, make your deals with the governor.

We'll all be at the end of a rope.

Shut up.

I want those two men taken alive.

I'll pay the governor back in spades.

Watt and Barney cover the south rim.

Harry and Turk, get to the pass.

I'll forget about curtains on the other windows, Nita.

"Alright, hold it, mister.'"

You, Billy's men ?

That's right.

What kind of a reception is this ?

I'm here for the governor.

Sure you are.

He's gonna invite us all down to tea.

Tie him up, Harry.

"Drop the gun.'"

'He said drop it.'

'"You heard him.'

Garrett, you ought to be horse whipped.

Why ? "Cause I wanted to stop Billy's killing"

instead of handing him a pardon ?

Did you think you could find their camp

from coming with a posse ?

I've been trailing them for months

it was worth a gamble.

Not when my neck's at stake.

Well, Pat Garrett and his tin badge

still looking to get the drop on me.

When I'm dead, I'll stop trying.

That ought to be easy to arrange.

Someone else will take my place.

Why don't you shut up ? You've made enough mistakes

for one day. I came from the governor...

No, don't tell me about your fancy talking governor.

Listen to me, Billy, Governor Wallace

has granted you amnesty.

Mister, you talk like a man with his head on backwards.

What he got waiting for me when I step out of these hills

with your pardon ?

Twenty men ready to gun me down.

I say, we ought to kill him, Billy.

You got no argument there, Turk. I say the same thing.

Tie them up over there.

And now back to "Colt .45."

Got any bright ideas now, Garrett ?

What's the matter, Colt ? You afraid to die ?

I wasn't planning on it for a while yet.

Who's the girl ?

Just a girl.

- Some coffee, Pat ? - No.

- Have some. - I don't want any.

Please.

Oh, why should you start worrying about me now ?

- 'Pat.' - I don't want any.

You always were a stubborn man.

Why did you come here ?

- I told you once before... - Nita.

Let's have some of that hot coffee.

I'm coming.

Don't forget me.

I'll be back.

So, that's why you followed me all over the country.

I came to get The Kid.

Why because he stole your girl ?

Nita has got nothing to do with it.

Do I need an excuse to act like a sheriff ?

Well, it seems to me, I heard that where you and Billy

used to run around together.

Play Marty, even dance with the same girl.

'Then you had a falling out, no one knows why.'

Shut up, Colt.

- Hit pay dirt ? - 'I said shut up.'

Digging up what's past and gone isn't gonna get us out of here.

I don't know. What's she like ?

Oh, what's the difference.

You let me be the judge of that.

How long she's been with Billy ?

A couple of months.

I can't figure out how she took to him.

I always saw her as sort of a quiet, peaceful kind of a girl.

Wanted a home and kids.

Who knows what any woman wants way down deep inside.

Only a handful of men ever figured that one.

- Change your mind ? - No.

Here, mister.

That taste good, ma'am.

You brew a mighty good pot of coffee.

Bet it isn't much fun having to cook

for a bunch of roughnecks out here.

I manage.

You sure do.

But I was thinking how much better you'd manage

if you had a proper kitchen of your own.

Bet you'd keep it spotless.

'Serve on fine linen.'

What are you getting at, mister ?

- You and Billy. - What about us ?

I've never seen a woman yet

who likes to live like a fugitive.

This is Billy's last chance to start over again.

'You're the only one who can convince him.'

I don't think talking would help.

What if you can prove it ?

How ?

His pardon with the governor's signature on it.

Reach inside my shirt.

Go on.

'That's your future. Talk to him.'

Wasted effort. Nobody can get through the kid

not even a woman.

I hope you're wrong, Garrett.

That pardon is not only his last chance, but ours too.

When is it gonna be done ?

We're almost finished.

Little grease in the axle

in the morning and..

...she ought to roll alright.

Good.

Yeah, we will send the governor a present

he won't soon forget.

That's for sure.

Too bad we can't be this black.

Thought you'd like to know.

We are fixing up your funeral wagon ?

We'll send you back to the governor, feet first.

I didn't know Billy had a sense of humor.

What do you mean Billy ?

It was my idea.

Don't tell me that someone else

has a say so around here.

With that kind of imagination

Turk, how come you're not top dog ?

'Can't you see, he's not ready.'

Takes more than imagination.

Man's gotta have a little spine.

It's gonna be a real pleasure to kill you two.

You expect me to believe this piece of paper ?

You must, Billy. You must.

Nita, you take me for a fool ?

I don't have to burned twice before I jump.

Can't you see they're trying to trap me with their charity ?

You've got to, for my sake.

Your sake ? Why ? Because Pat Garrett's tied up outside ?

No, it's for us.

You still love him ?

No.

Then it'll make no difference to you

when we kill him in the morning.

You know, I could hardly sleep all night

thinking about this morning.

How about some chow first ?

Yeah, I just dying in an empty stomach.

Why waste the food ? In a few minutes

you won't know the differene.

Turk, do what you're supposed to and stop the blabber.

What's the matter, Turk ? He's spoiling your fun ?

The governor's on his way with the posse.

- How many men ? - About a dozen.

The trap is drawn.

The governor was expecting me back.

He'll get you back soon enough.

Turk, you stay here, the rest of you

get up the rim of the pass.

Frank, see the boys are stringing up

'both sides.'

- What is it, Billy ? - Nothing.

Get back in the house.

Let's get this over with.

You know, Billy, I heard you killed

unarmed men, I didn't believe it.

'But you're no better than any common, ordinary'

run of the mill saddle tramp with an itchy finger.

You haven't got the backbone to stand up for a fair fight.

Mister, there's no man alive I'm afraid of.

Cut him loose. I'll give him a fair fight.

You're loco, we haven't got the time.

I'll make in time, I said cut him loose.

You got one shot, mister.

If you get me, you're free.

I'm walking to that rock and turning.

Draw when you're ready.

Anytime.

Why didn't you kill me ? You had your chance.

Well, he wouldn't have stuck to your bargain.

I'll be laying beside you with a bullet in my back.

And I ain't about to disappoint you.

Turk.

Tell your Governor Wallace I'm a man of my word.

So is he.

Your pardon is still good, Billy.

Couldn't work. Too many people are after my hide.

Help your friend in the rig and move fast.

You'll have to take your chances getting past my men.

It is what you want, Nita. Go on along.

I made up my mind 3 months ago.

I stay with you.

I'll see you again some day, Billy..

...somewhere.

Hiyah !

Hiyah !

Hiyah ! Giddy up. Hiyah !

Hiyah !

Hiyah ! Hiyah !

Hiyah ! Hiyah !

Hiyah !

Good plan, governor, sorry it didn't work out.

Well, sometimes there are circumstances

beyond the control of any one man.

At least, we tried.

Oh, Mr. Colt, I'd like you to have a small remembrance

of your, chariot ride in my behalf.

Oh, thank you, governor.

I'm proud to have it.

♪ 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 ♪

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