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Declare your intentions!

Somewhere between beauty and death, wherever she turns you.

In the mouth of the desert southwest, she don't care if she burns.

Under a Navajo sky, Miami's rock steady.

They say it's a good day to die.

The vultures are ready.

The vultures are ready.

As the hills and the valleys divide, so does our justice.

The army convinced it was right, they asked me to trust it.

The tears that have marked the long walk will not be forgotten.

Or bleed the same on these rocks In the eyes of the mountain

In the eyes of the mountain

She is the wind on my face, an arid reminder.

I buried my wife in this place, one day I will find

her.

I'm just a lift in your voice, sweet as a sparrow.

Did I make the right choice To follow this arrow

Follow this arrow

Riding on

Somewhere between beauty and

death Wherever she turns

In the mouth of the desert southwest, she don't care if she burns you.

She don't care if she burns you.

Well, sure, I could send out a whole cavalry company for this job.

It's an option.

You were about to ask me that very question, weren't you?

That thought occurred during your verbosity.

It's a good question.

Astute thinking on your part.

But here's my belief.

I believe that sending out a full cavalry company is the surest way to

that those supplies will never reach San Carlos.

Beckford.

Merrick, if I may be so familiar.

You and I are old hands out here.

We know how things balance out.

There is not a company at the fort that can stand against the Apache in their

own backyard. Am I right?

It's a Confederacy that hired on some Apache troops. I believe that war would

still be going on right now. Yes, sir.

Most assuredly.

We don't understand the Apache, and we don't want their company.

But we do respect them.

I'm not going to minimize the terror those people must be feeling with this

epidemic down south.

Sure, there are doctors in San Carlos, two, maybe three, who know their

hip from their elbow.

But what those people want and truly need right now are drugs and medical

supplies. It's urgent.

Hadn't slept too much this past week.

Trying to figure out how to supply them.

Find a solution.

Then you had the notion right out.

Correct.

Like a knight from heaven sent by God himself, I had a notion to write out.

But then, suddenly the answer came to me.

Merrick Beckford could take that wagon down to San Carlos by himself.

You could do it.

Alone, unaccompanied.

It'd cause less commotion than some blundering company.

And you know how to navigate the Apache.

The answer was so simple, so divinely perfect, that I almost laughed aloud.

The notion of riding alone through Apache country doesn't make me mirthful,

Major.

Well, maybe not.

But it does give a man confidence.

I've already ordered the wagon loaded.

Those folks in San Carlos desperately need those supplies.

And I need sleep almost as badly.

I'll be on my way inside of me now.

On left! Halt!

Arnold Savage is to hell.

Thunder Asian woman, what in the name of God are you transporting in this wagon

that stinks that away?

Are the smells of burning fineries truly your biggest concern at this time?

You got some sass in you.

I don't abide a woman getting contrary.

Oh, mule.

Allow the woman a moment to gather herself.

We've all been through an ordeal.

Well, since you asked me so polite -like, I'll allow it.

Ma 'am, may I offer you some assistance?

Have you any medical experience?

Not formally, no, but I have sliced open a few men in my lifetime.

Man, after your chance is dying every day, ma 'am.

Ain't good for a lady like you to think about it.

That's the way it is.

But you don't have to worry about that too much, man.

And without women, a real tentacle out here?

It might be better if you just let Mr.

Butler bleed out his insides right here.

What do you mean by that?

Your husband, he weren't the bravest critter I ever laid eyes on when those

Apaches attacked.

That was back when we had a wagon and horses.

Might be better if Mr. Butler weren't breathing when those Apaches come back.

He didn't think that he was through with us, did you?

They'll be back.

Remember, they saw her inside that wagon.

Glimpse what a looker you are.

They'll be back quick.

With intentions.

You have no compunctions whatsoever about letting my husband die?

Ma 'am.

We've got to prepare for our next engagement with those Indians.

I see death.

I

see

a wagon.

There's a red cross painted upon the canvas.

It's an army wagon.

How many soldiers are out in that court?

None.

How many on the wagon?

One man riding on the boot.

Looks like the time I paid two nickels in church is about to pay off.

You mind your husband while we converse with this stranger.

But perhaps this wagon will be able to... I advise you to take care of that

pretty little husband of yours in silence.

Looks like you all had an encounter.

You folks making camp here?

Well, man camps where he has to.

Where's the rest of the army?

Three days, a few hours north of here at Fort Sauer.

Though it might take you a mile longer afoot.

Why are you riding alone like this? You dislike the company of others?

Oh, I'm capable of my own.

Where are you headed?

South.

San Carlos.

You folks come from that way? Oh, yeah. We came from that direction.

Ambushed by Apache?

Yeah. We sure appreciate your assistance.

Them Braves aren't far off.

We hope to be off and away before they return for an encore.

Will you help us out?

We'd be beholden.

I've been sent on a mission by the U .S. Army.

You better hold right there, friend.

Something amiss?

There's a couple things I'd like to say to you, man.

Feel free to say anything you like.

Well, first thing's about these here animals the Army gave me.

They'll pull far and they're steady, but they ain't fast.

In fact, they can now run a little old lady low and compete with Apache ponies.

The other thing is, if three men were to draw on me,

All at once.

Well, there wouldn't be but two of you left standing at most.

I'd kill the old one first, and I'd see who else I could drop.

I'm steady and experienced in such situations.

Well, what ever gave you such inhospitable thoughts about us?

Well, I was just considering what I might be tempted to do if I was stranded

Apache country with a woman and a wounded man and somebody happened to

along with a couple fresh mules.

Man?

Are these men your kin by any chance?

They are strangers to me.

You better keep your distance if you want to keep this whole thing friendly.

I've seen you as a casualty.

Oh, yeah.

He's a digesting some lead.

Oh, he's better off than our horses.

Will you look at my husband's injury?

Part of me will assist these others.

Yes? Of course, man.

Of course.

I'll give you...

my hand and I'll give you my word as sure as

this whiskey is wet whatever

they told you whatever you heard you

ain't seen the worst of me yet go right ahead and help

The wretches get lost on the road.

I ain't living by that kind of code.

That's a nasty one.

Deep, too.

Have you any experience doctoring such injuries?

Enough to know his chances might improve if I cut that bullet out.

To hell with that.

We got to get out this Tarnal Valley before them Tarnal savages come back and

take our Tarnal scalps.

If we all move to a safer spot, we'd be better off, man.

Let's quit all this jawing and ride.

Well, moving right now might kill this man.

No, we're all gonna be dead for too long.

We need to go.

That ain't your decision to make.

She can get another husband.

Ain't one of us can grow a new scalp.

Move an inch closer to that gun, I'll be cutting that out of you, too. Edmund,

don't increase the number of casualties we're dealing with here.

Mrs. Butler.

Ma 'am.

It ain't reasonable to stay out here.

in the open and to wait to get killed.

Now, once we find some shelter, we'll get that bullet out to your husband, I

swear that to you, as a Christian.

If he survives the travel.

We're gonna ride careful and make sure that he does.

Water. He wants water.

Got any water?

No, no.

Watering all up ahead of the stop I plan to make.

Hey, I have a canteen with some left.

Well, get in.

Bring it in, boy.

Is it far?

Is it far to hold you now?

It ain't far.

It's called Patchy Wells.

See any water source down over in the region that stays wet during dry spells?

I'm sure glad you know this country so good.

Will we be any safer in your wagon than we were in ours?

The important thing right now is getting out of the open, man.

So if you're not opposed to going, we should be off.

Then let us hurry.

All right.

All right, let's get him in the wagon.

I would like to ride alongside my husband.

That's a good idea, ma 'am.

Billy, right up front.

They've been riding back with these saddlebags.

We sure appreciate all this assistance you're giving us.

I don't believe I caught your name.

Victor.

You heard of me?

No, sir.

Not that I recall.

Right room for a third on that bench, so I'll ride with my associate in the back

of the wagon.

Give me a hand, huh?

All right, mister.

Let's launch this wagon like a cannonball.

Water knows that way.

I heard snorts.

The water and this wagon are going south.

Step up.

Lester, can't these critters move any faster?

Like I said, they ain't built for speed.

A slug can beat this pace in the middle of winter.

There's another name that goes in front of Beckford.

Merrick. Merrick Beckford?

My name's Billy McKee.

That old dope in the rear?

That's my pa, Neal Charlie McKee.

We truly appreciate your help.

That other one, Edmund, he been riding with you for a while?

Yeah, ever since I was a little kid.

Oh, you don't have to worry about him. He'll mind, Paul.

Oh, I'm not worried about him.

You been in Tucson lately?

A few weeks ago.

Man, I miss that place.

Is there some work out there?

There was a bank robbery a few weeks ago.

I don't mean like that. I mean, is there any problem with that?

There's a lady in this wagon.

If you keep those keen eyes, looking for a passageway.

Step up.

What, familiar to you?

No, not at all.

And the pillow.

Explains how he got himself this Mrs. Butler.

Has his condition worsened?

Not noticeably.

There's some antiseptic in the wagon.

Gouses and bandages. Why don't you go fetch those?

I'll retrieve them.

You and your son should lose these mules, water them, and stake them in

grass patch over there.

Now, if we stuck them there, we'd have to climb uphill to get out this place.

Not good for leaving in a hurry.

Yeah, well, if Apaches visit us, we won't have time to hitch up that wagon.

We definitely can't put those mules in that ridge.

Uh -uh.

Okay. Billy, send these animals.

Edmund, build a fire.

Well, if you would like a fire, I recommend you build one yourself.

The keys might take orders from you, but that doesn't mean I will.

I warned you, man.

And you build that fire like the man says.

I'll give you another talon like I did in Rio. Oh, that incident was a long

ago, old -timer.

You don't walk quite as tall as you didn't know. Thunder Asian, man.

Don't push it.

I will build your fire as requested, friend.

Are you going to sterilize that blade before operating?

Well, we're risking a fire right now.

How have you stayed alive this long?

Being a little quicker and a little smarter than most.

A light and a fire around the opening evidence of that intelligence.

The Indians know we've come to this place.

Well, there's a chance they don't.

Your mules left tracks.

Yeah.

We'll find those marks for certain.

But only after they revisit the valley.

So in the meantime, there's no sense telling them or any other band in this

vicinity that we are here.

You know, not many white men know Patchy Wells even exists.

You ever been here before?

No.

Go build that fire over there.

And keep it small.

Did he bite you?

No.

He's trying to run away.

Should I get my key to breast your husband?

I'm not squeamish.

He's gonna buck like a bronco. I can hold him fast, please.

Hold him tight.

Oh, my God.

Please.

Should I bandage his injury at this time?

Yeah. Yeah, go ahead.

Um... Um, is there anything else to do for him?

All we can do now is wait.

Sorry that a person like you is stuck in a situation like this.

Well, it's fortunate that my husband and I happen upon a decent human being out

here.

I'll return the medical supplies to the wagon.

Put that fire out.

Keep

safe

here, Misadventures.

Beckford, let's choose some words, if you don't mind.

That was a... might find a little bit of doctor in you did there.

I bet that weren't the first bullet you ever dug out a man.

It was not.

Yeah, I figured.

So, now that bullet's out...

I think it's time for us to scuttle north to Fort Stalwart.

I'm not going north.

Just where do you plan to go?

South.

Mission at San Carlos.

There's a fever epidemic there, and the people in that town need the medicine in

my wagon.

So if you boys want to come with me, well, more than welcome.

You speak with a lot of confidence, man.

Hell of a lot.

Especially for a lone fella facing down three.

The wagon and those mules are mine.

And my itinerary's set.

You know, talk, Black.

What's the matter, boy?

Patches, Pa.

Now that...

We're right about these things?

Ten times out of ten.

Stay right there.

Don't even breathe.

All right, mister.

You know how to have onions?

It's a good animal.

Looks like a scout.

I'm gonna come from out this boulder so they can see me.

I know some Braves that can speak a few words.

Well, he's distracted.

Wound him or disarm him, but no matter what, do not kill him, you understand

Friend? Archer?

Gentlemen?

Mary Batchelor.

Sir!

Red Blazers, kid, you weren't supposed to murder him!

Billy! Billy!

I killed him, Pa.

What you did, you stupid reptile, just purged the merciless black wrath of the

Apache. Blazers, man, I ain't letting them report our position to his tribe.

That'd be a fool thing to do.

I knew this man.

Could have arranged safe passage for us all.

The pony!

Grab it!

Hey, hey!

We gotta get out of here.

You now just see what you've done?

The red hell you just bought for us?

You, the one that pulled him out in the open?

He had his hands raised friendly. We were talking. You saw that.

There ain't buying us anything to worry about that now.

When the Apaches find that pony, he'll be upon us.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to interrupt your sermon.

Well... Surely you could see.

We need to ride hot hell out of here right now.

You just saw firsthand how slow our mules are compared to that one.

That's why we need to go.

Now, get ourselves a big lead before that pony gets back.

Moving right now will kill Mr. Butler.

Put us in a thirsty wide open and expose this son of a vengeful Apache.

There's some army spades in the back of that wagon.

Go on and get them.

If we can bury this mistake, we might have half a chance of fooling those

Indians.

Who the hell is Edmund?

I didn't see him.

That man should be helping us, didn't he?

Yes.

That man is acting more wayward than I'm going through.

All right.

All right.

Are we going to keep his rifle?

I'm trying to hide this mess, not acquire a keepsake to show everyone what

did. Okay, I just...

There just ain't been many times in my life I said, damn, I wish I didn't have

this gun. Boy, I'll swatch you like I did your mestizo mother. Go ahead.

Exhaust me again.

Damn rifle in there.

My patch won't much appreciate us burying their brave like a white man.

It's against their beliefs.

Yeah, you're right about that.

But I'm hoping we're far and away before they discover him.

Where the hell did you disappear to?

You should have assisted us with that dig.

Clean it up after your boy isn't my responsibility.

Well, shall we be off?

We need to wait until Mr. Butler is well enough to travel.

No, we spend enough time in patchy wells.

If you choose to remain, you do so on your own.

Don't threaten me.

I welcome any rebuttal you care to offer, friend.

All right. No use you two killing each other till we know how things are gonna

go with the Apache.

We will commandeer that army vehicle if you don't oblige us.

I've got no desire to stay in this infernal place one minute longer than I

to.

But we need to let Mr. Butler heal some.

Or we will kill him You

breathe

too loud friend you telegraph it

You give yourself away, you know, man, you'd shoot in the back.

Get worms, you little bastard.

I ain't no bastard.

A Mexican priest said the words between... Shut the hell up.

All right.

Put away your gun, man.

Edmund's just trying to throw a scare and tell you, oh, he'd never shoot a man

in the back.

This whole situation's tying knots in our guts, see?

Got us all a little bit anxious.

Edmund won't kill nobody unless he gets an order from me, and I ain't gonna

allow him to flash shots at a man who's helped us out.

You heard that?

If Edmund draws to me again, there will be repercussions.

Abner, it's me, your brother!

I came alone, you can show yourself!

Dear Abner, I'm writing you this letter because I've got good news.

You'll pocket that stubborn Virginia pride of yours and admit the war between

the Confederacy and the Union is over.

Buried for years.

At present, the United States has a list of crimes charged against you longer

than two neckties.

Starting with your escape from that Yankee prison in Ohio and including the

robberies you did all along the border.

With all these offenses tallied, you seem like a very formidable enemy to

I've used all my sway trying to square things so you can go back home to

Virginia a free man.

That's finally been arranged.

There's a full pardon awaiting you.

I'll meet you in two weeks at Apache Wells and escort you to Tucson, where

can take an oath of loyalty to the United States and finally be forgiven.

This is your chance to finally go back home.

Free and honest.

Your dear brother, Merrick.

Release me!

Don't do it, son.

Ain't we got troubles enough right now?

I don't need any guidance from you.

Look at where your leadership got us!

Billy, take this gun.

You shouldn't handle me that way, old man.

Still young enough.

How'd your man get so unraveled?

Well, he got into some of that medicinal alcohol in a wagon.

Didn't increase his intelligence much.

That drink didn't give him any ideas he didn't have from the first moment he saw

me. You're right about that, ma 'am.

But the true wonder is that we only had to intervene once.

You keep him organized.

Thoughts of discipline in myself.

It'll be severe.

Come on, bud. Come on.

Wake up.

Here, boy.

Take it back there.

Wake up. Come on.

Can you come over here for a moment? I'm making an appraisal.

His temperature has risen and he's burning up.

Yeah, this is it.

This is the bad time.

Either that fever will burn the poison out of them or all.

I understand.

It's a hopeless fear.

I want to thank you for all that you've done.

Yeah, well, I hope it's enough.

We're in your debt.

No, we ain't out of this yet.

No matter what happens, you deserve our gratitude.

You stopped to help us while you're on your way to somewhere else.

You're troubled by this delay.

There's a fever epidemic at St. Carlos.

The medicine I'm transporting this wagon was for that.

I'm sorry that our follies will impact you and so many others.

Yeah, well, they should have got these drugs a week ago.

So a couple days delay won't matter too much.

Well, for some of them it might matter very, very much.

Do you have family in San Carlos?

A wife?

No.

I don't know anybody down there.

Are you married?

I was.

It's hard to imagine a woman letting go of a man like you.

No, she died before she knew me well enough to break things off, so... You

my condolences.

No honest man

should have to endure so many trials and indignities.

Now I know the violet purple

of regret.

She is a vision, but too bright.

I walk it back, but still in time.

Let this night relax.

Any signs?

None.

We could put a lot of miles between us and this place tonight.

Pushing them animals hard might make Fort Stalwart in two days rather than

three.

I told you when we'd travel.

I also told you where.

I didn't mean to startle you.

Announce yourself when you draw near.

I shall.

Would you come with me to Jeff?

I believe his fever subsided.

He's better than before.

I'll get him some water to drink.

Lister. How many cups have you had?

Four.

There's his fifth cup of coffee.

For some unknown reason, our friend wants to keep himself from falling

all night.

The wind sounds so haunting out here.

So empty and alone.

I don't see why anyone would ever choose to live in this land.

Well...

What are the reasons to dwell in these parts?

How about this spot?

You ever hide out here before?

Nope.

Never been here before.

Why are you asking?

My brother was killed here.

You have my condolences, Mr. Beckford.

You know, I'm mighty saddened to hear a thing like that.

Are you?

You said I was.

How did your brother pass?

He was murdered in the dark by both black and cowards.

It was a brutal killing.

Without sense.

I'll kill him if it makes no sense.

They shot him four times and mutilated his body in ways I would not describe in

front of any woman.

Well, it sounds like he got attacked by Indians.

It wasn't Indians.

Well, that's real tragic.

A man would have to be heartless to deny that.

I appreciate your sympathies.

Well, you got by, man.

You do.

Let me tell you something.

You and Charlie McKean never had it easy, neither.

I took the living by the gun.

I admit that to you people.

But I never done it from choice.

No, it was forced on me.

Back when my belly was just a lad.

I studied me a ranch.

Lived on it with my boy and his mestizo old mother.

But, uh... She was killed, and then the

land office took the place.

I know all about your honest homesteading days, old -timer.

You were pretty generous with that running iron. We all did that back then.

Uh -huh.

He's rounding up. You can't stop to count out a man's strays.

I reckon I lost just as many Biebs as I gained.

I doubt that.

Well, a man got to look out for himself and his own, right?

Do business the way he sees fit.

A man's got to be able to stand behind what he does at night.

When the noontime sun is shining down on you.

Well, that's well said, man.

Well said.

You know, I've admired you plenty since meeting you.

Mucho, like my wife used to say.

You're the sort of hombre that makes a fine friend.

And a more mellow enemy.

Now, the boys and me understand.

You're determined to drive south to San Carlos.

And we figure, well, maybe there's some money in it for you.

And never once in my entire life did I meet a man who wouldn't change his plans

if the price was right.

To show you I'm a Christian trustworthy, I want to tell you right out.

Them saddlebags we got, they're bursting full of spending money.

Yours. It is now.

And so that's what me and the boys have been talking over.

We're willing to offer you... $1 ,000

federal money.

Point that team north right now and gallop for its dollar.

That's a mighty generous offer you're making.

It's simple, friend.

Go north, get rich.

Stay alive.

Oh, shit.

Now, all of us got to stay reasonable about this thing.

All right?

Now, the boys and me, we just come up from the south.

And between here and the San Carlos, ain't nothing but godforsaken country

the hostiles.

We're sitting at our sales, ain't we, son?

Yep.

It's just like past heads. See, you'd never survive going down that way.

And ain't nobody hold it against you if you turn back.

Head north, chances are much better.

Might even meet an army patrol for too long if we lathered them animals.

Yeah, at least those mules wouldn't get you very far.

Oh, it would kill them.

And, Mr. Bullard, I'm sorry, Mickey.

I have obligations that $1 ,000 can never wash away.

Mr. Bullard, you're welcome to remain here with us.

I fear the smells in this area might affect my constitution.

Rickford?

McKee?

I want no trouble with you.

Well, that's fine.

I'll tell it to you direct.

I'm gonna take them animals from you.

By force.

That's the only option you give us.

You take it over.

Well, I'll be waiting on this side of the pool, washing that wagon ready and

armed whenever you want, McKay.

After you, man.

You boys sleep well.

Were you asleep?

Not interested for a moment.

I won't let that happen again.

I came to tell you that Jeff is awake.

I want to thank you.

Jefferson Calhoun Butler, third.

Mary Beckford.

You would have done the same for me.

Oh, I don't know that I could have done what you did.

It is a certainty that you saved my life, Mr. Beckford.

I am grateful for your ministrations.

I suppose that I don't have to point this out to you, but...

Well, my wife and I weren't... We're not made for frontier living.

You know, I was on the general staff in the war.

We dodged cannonballs and gunshots.

And that's just as any other infantryman.

I never ran from the enemy.

Not once.

After the war, I came back home, and I figured, you know, I'm just as good as

the next man.

Better than many.

And I don't feel that way out here.

The frontier is a challenging place.

Oh, well, you're kind to say that.

Lucky I...

Hurts my pride to say this aloud.

I'm afraid that we still need your help.

All right, now, I know that you're going to do what's best for all of us,

aren't you?

Mr. Beckford.

I'll do what I have to do.

Hey.

All I ask is that you consider the welfare of this fine young lady just as

as your odds against those Yankee brigands when you make your decision.

No matter the situation, a man's got to be able to live with the choices he

makes.

Sorry, amigo.

I've staked this claim.

Homestead somewhere else.

I ain't falling for that.

Blackbird!

Keep your skirts behind that wagon, Miss Butler.

Billy boy.

Edmund.

What's happening over there?

You hold it right there, McKee.

Go on, fling that gun a distance from you.

Really?

Can you answer me now?

I said fling that gun.

Go away.

I said hold it right there, McKee.

I've got to get my boy.

He's past helping.

It can't be.

It is.

I'm Billy.

Looking at you, Beckford.

And I'm looking at you with a hair and a burning, boiling

wrath.

And I swear, I swear by every black oath to God right now,

that if I get the chance, I'm not going to end your life.

And if I get the chance, James said, I'll do it with my bare hands.

You drag Edmund to your brain.

Do what you want with him there, if anything.

I've cracked this skull pretty hard.

And drag your boy over there so you can bury him.

You don't want the buzzards to catch in his scent.

They say the man you need to feel is the man

with nothing left to lose.

Now you sleep on dynamite.

One day I'll come around and wake you with a few.

What you stole from me cannot be healed.

You don't get to crawl out of this rest.

With the two things I have with you.

My bare hands around your neck.

It's an eye for an eye in the heavens close the sky.

And there ain't no sign of Jesus in this town.

Well, it doesn't end well.

This train only stops in hell. And I believe that we're both going down.

Is it time to leave?

If your husband feels well enough to travel, we should be off.

You're... You're still heading south?

Yes, ma 'am, I am.

Jeff insists that we can't go in that direction.

He's adamant on the matter.

I'm going south.

If you all want to come with me, that's entirely up to you.

You're going to leave me and my injured husband in the Apache country?

Oh, it ain't to do so.

That is, again, your choice.

You know what they're going to do to us if they find us here with a murdered

Apache.

You aren't as noble as I earlier imagined if you'd allow such a thing to

Look, I have a heap of miles between here and St. Carlos, and I have enough

do to battle my own passengers.

Then perhaps this conflict should be settled beforehand.

My husband and I have decided to challenge your autocracy.

Put that thing down.

If you're gonna shoot me, you better point that at my heart and at my

like you're doing.

Because you're gonna take me as mules unless you kill me.

I'd rather tie you up than hurt you so don't do anything underhanded.

You're the one being underhanded.

Coming at me with a sweet, friendly tone and pulling a gun on me?

Go on.

Shoot me.

north through Apache country.

We can try it.

Sure you can.

Did it once before, didn't you?

Only you had one more man back then.

That man over there has a cracked skull, so you won't do much being dizzy. Be

quiet. Of course you foes will panic and lather up these mules full out, which

will kill them and make your husband leave the fall. Shut up!

You hold it right there.

Slither back to your cave.

Now, if nobody else intends to attack me,

I think

I'll have them broke.

Mrs. Butler, you care to join me?

Look, I don't want you to feel too badly now.

I know you were put up to doing what you did.

Ma 'am, I've got more than I need. Please, come join me.

Thank you.

Ellie's dead.

cut down in the night.

There's a patch of soil on the incline over here where I buried my brother.

Probably a good place for you to put Billy.

I left the shovels over there.

If you intend to ride south of me, I'd start digging.

You'll have us in your wagon as passengers?

Unarmed.

Bound up firm with Roe, if you two won't be too much trouble.

I'll be leaving soon.

Sometimes

fate

comes in a poison arrow.

Like a crew incoming off the ridge Takes my

joy, ends my boy Who now I will

outlive Farewell, but I won't

say goodbye Farewell,

but I won't say goodbye

Nearly time to go.

Mr. Beckford!

Can I speak with you for a moment, please?

I am feeling much better now after that meal. Much more mine.

Myself. Thank you.

So you and Mrs. Bull are going to join me then, huh?

I'd much rather chance bleeding to death in a moving wagon than remain in this

watering hole, weaponless, without horses, waiting for patches.

So you have no issue against going south, is that right?

I have everything against riding in that direction.

But the wagon is yours, and you've claimed my two -shot.

I suppose that does change things, doesn't it?

Yeah, but I'm never going to survive a journey in that direction with so many

hostiles.

You were a soldier once, weren't you?

I mean, sometimes the smartest course is to retreat.

I wasn't on the general staff.

Look, I've got things to do before we clear out those two nearly done

so... Hold on. Wait, wait, wait.

I've got one final offer to make.

Don't you waste one more syllable on the subject of going north. I've seen the

way that you look at Valerie.

What are you talking about?

I've been sick, my good host, now I'm blind.

I haven't done anything.

Do you deny that you want her?

Look, I don't feel the time to talk about this kind of thing. She's your

know my wife, and I can tell without asking that she sees in you the kind of

she thought that I was when she married me.

I brought my wife out here with a bouquet of hopes and dreams and promises

have all just withered in the sun.

As a husband, I'm a failure.

Well, there ain't nothing I can do about that. Yes, there is.

I'm not following you.

If we survive this ordeal, Valerie goes back east with me.

It's only going to be out of a sense of loyalty and obligation.

Okay? It is obvious that her feelings of affection have already found a new, far

more worthy subject.

You should really leave this all.

Take us to Tucson.

Okay? And I swear, hand to God, I will step out of this marriage.

Valerie will be free.

Does she know you're offering to leave her like this?

No.

She doesn't know.

But I have a feeling she won't have any problem stepping aside after all that's

gone on.

That was... That was not an easy thing to say, so...

Please, sir, I'll have your decision at this time.

A yellow serpent would offer what you just did?

Doesn't deserve a woman like that.

But none of that changes the fact that this medicine needs to reach San Carlos.

We ask God to pick a side, but where he falls it isn't clear. Is there a

life worth killing for?

It is best to walk the razor for the holy bullets that tried to save her.

They met with someone else's heart.

Another family torn apart.

It is just this kid served right. He wasn't sure.

I just wanted to let you know that we're ready.

It's the gift of his religion, but he can mark his own division.

With gold in the open west, false call with the blue -lipped soldier's red.

What a man does to win his bloody crown.

Take care of the rest.

All right.

You sure you're up to travel? Yes.

Sorry to break up the conglave.

We'll go gather the last of all possessions from the overhang. Be quick.

We will.

Please forgive me for my behavior moments ago.

There ain't nothing to forgive.

I was startled when I saw those scars.

You were wasting time.

I trust them in the wagon.

There's something I must tell you.

They intend to take the wagon from you.

I know.

Then you should be glad.

I can't admit you're going your way.

They discussed their plan with us.

Well, I didn't think you folks were exchanging recipes.

Jeff told them that he's willing to endure the meal being run full out all

way to Fort Stalwart.

Well, I guess he'd agree to anything at this point.

They want me to take that gun from your holster as you board the wagon.

Why are you telling me this?

I know what type of men McKee and Edmund are, and I can't abide putting you at

their mercy.

I'll pretend as if I still intend to disarm you.

And when the time comes,

Stop my efforts with a convincing display of force.

I'll make sure not to harm you.

I've seen how gentle you can be.

Thank you.

What is it?

Drums.

Go to your husband, now.

It ain't a hell of a thing.

These guns aren't loaded, but I will still shoot anyone who tries for them.

hear that sound, man? That's the Indian drums pounding out there now.

It's time for all of us to throw in together.

They found and dug up that brave reburied I'm very sure sounds like

consigning to the gods. Come on We got to go quick. Well, they're distracted

with their ritual.

Yeah, I doubt the lettuce rod tree But only one way to find out are you ready?

I'm too scared to feel any pain right now to get him in the wagon gentle Don't

worry my blood Go on What

do you think you're setting up a boutique Well, if we survive this day, I

on enjoying myself.

You get that back there with the brothers and your hard -earned money.

Wait.

There's a matter to discuss. Be concise.

Now, we've been thrown in with you, and little by it, you're safe, so, and I

swear that to you, as a Christian, directly into the radiant ears of Christ

himself now.

You can give us back them guns so we have a chance of surviving this

I admire you, McKee.

I really do.

Especially how you let those absurd notions exit your mouth. You want one

or what? Not now, maybe not ever, but I'll tell you what.

If I see a host of galloping graves riding towards the dire intentions, I

revisit the notion. Now get in!

You reptiles, stay to the rear of the wagon.

If you approach me, or molest the brothers, you will learn firsthand that

ain't ever going to call you up to heaven.

What is there to see in presence?

Nothing. What is the meaning for nothing?

When are you going to let out the mules?

What the hell are you doing?

Let's shot men stop and they will not ask twice.

Man, you run them animals now.

If we have any chance of surviving, it will be from talking.

Plagues and black boils, you are a fool.

Three patches are approaching.

Stay calm and quiet.

Are you friends with any of these?

I've never seen them before.

Funeration, man.

I told you yesterday afternoon we ought to run.

Yesterday.

Run where?

North, right to him.

Yesterday, we had a chance.

Small, maybe tiny, but at least we had some kind of chance.

What the hell have we got now, huh?

Same chance for you yesterday.

By this time, we're meeting him here in the open.

Oh, boy.

He is hurt.

Wounded. We have to help him.

Stay.

He's hurt.

Can't you see that? No, no, no.

Just don't ask me.

Stand up.

Hey.

The wounds have reopened.

You know that one?

No.

But you don't have to be acquainted with them.

Major of this group?

I speak for them, yes.

What does that cross mean?

It means that that wagon is carrying medicine.

I took on these passengers.

When I met them in the valley.

And then you killed an Apache.

I deeply regret that.

Such a thing did come to pass, yes.

I knew Chalupin.

And I was speaking peaceably with him.

When another white man, who is now dead, shot him in a cowardly manner.

Pleading with me will not keep you alive.

I do not plead.

Still, I am ashamed to have played a part in that noble brave's death.

Men should die proud of their deeds, not begging.

His death was not my doing.

Never in my life have I begged for anything.

A coyote bays very loudly until the bear is upon him.

My warriors and I shall see how bravely you die, white man.

Chief Victorio has spoken.

Hey, get your hands off of my wife.

Stop!

That brave heads his way. Mrs. Butler ever do this? Shut your mouth.

Why?

Lady might as well know what's gonna happen to her.

Focus your thoughts upon your own fate.

Which isn't much brighter than my own.

I've been staring at death for many years.

I am used to his gaze.

You say you're the patch leader known as Chief Victoria, yes?

Is my name familiar to you, if you're this white man?

Yes.

Your name is very big in these parts.

But I was not aware that you preyed upon women and injured men.

We're simply travelers crossing your land in peace.

We're not soldiers.

That wagon back there, it's carrying medicine.

Must strong Apache warriors really steal treatments from sick women and

children? And what have your kind taken from my people?

How do the lives of a few white women and children compare to your vast

desecration?

It's time for the crucible.

Bullard, he's throwing a raggedy all the way down.

That's his mission for pain, and there's no sure way to get him broke up.

You buried Chalupon in a white man's grave.

Then you are all guilty of crimes against the Apache.

The injured man behind me, he was unconscious when it happened and he's

innocent.

You are wrong.

That man fired bullets at the Apache in the valley and is not innocent.

If there is a man among you who can endure the torment without tears,

prove yourself strong and brave as an Apache,

and I will let you all come in peace from this place.

Even the woman shall be ruined.

Build a fire.

Damnation. Horse burglar.

This is very unusual medicine.

Well, that money's yours.

That's a gift.

From us to the exalted Chief Victorio.

Yeah, if and he'll, uh, he'll let us go.

That'll buy plenty of rifles and whiskey.

Chief Victorio has already explained how you may earn your freedom.

This is Apache money now.

You didn't have too much leverage there.

As long as I'm alive, I'm going to explore every option.

Now, is that money from the bank that got robbed in San Carlos?

Yeah.

You're lying about a stack -tied tear like me are.

Yeah. Mary Beckford, I am pleased and proud to tell you

that he was.

Well, I can understand why you were against riding south then.

Damn right.

I heard stories about that job.

You know, neat. Expert like it was done.

Now, are you men also behind that job in Tucson two years ago?

Well, as a matter of fact, would you hush, you dumb braggart?

I've been trying to find out if we were working this territory two years ago

when his brother was killed.

How'd you know he died two years ago?

You keep away from me.

We must test this one first.

We see escape our crucible by dying.

Leave my husband.

Ma 'am, I know you mean well, but pleading for him is only going to make

worse.

understand. Butler, you ball up your guts and ready your reserves, okay?

This one's as weak as a woman.

Please, please, please, please.

Monkey!

Monkey!

An Apache child can endure more than this one.

Your crucible will be over.

Your... Your last go now.

The crucible of a man who steals from his own kind.

And desecrate the dead Apache.

It's not so quickly ended.

Many Apache Braves have endured as much or more.

Return the rifle barrel to the fire for the final crucible.

Fetch me a burning log.

You seem to recognize the handiwork of you tribesmen.

Why didn't you name yourself earlier?

Well, I didn't know my name had any value with the Apache.

The name Eric Beckford is well known amongst my people.

And to this day...

Still spoken of in our lodges.

Our creator saw what happened to you and your wife and

was angry.

Trust me, Victoria, when he tells you that not one of those

Apache renegades who committed those crimes walks this earth any

longer.

You'll leave us then.

We will.

And the word shall be sent forth that no Apache will harm you on your journey.

What about me?

Release me.

I'll handle him and the other.

Very well, Merrick Beckler.

May your medicine save many.

I appreciate your forbearance.

Beckford, what are your intentions?

Is Mr. Butler all right?

He needs more bandages. Are you going to shut your mouth?

I'll let the sun murder both of you for our kind of treatment you showed my

brother.

I'm sorry about what happened to your wife.

Yeah, it was a long time ago.

Not to you?

No.

Not to me.

I understand why they sent you alone with all this medicine.

Yeah, I thought I could make it.

Well, you would have if you hadn't encountered us.

You, you gonna let us roast out here just because we think we killed your

tarnal brother?

I know you killed my brother.

Because you had me guess that he died two years ago.

I knew for certain three men had killed him.

And I felt you might be the one the first time I smelled your godforsaken

And then when I saw Edmund dismantling that spider the other night, I was

certain.

Not many take pleasure in pointless cruelty.

Then my brother got the same treatment.

But yeah.

Edmund knowing Abner died two years ago was the fact that pulled the noose

tight.

The whole rest is going to you. If you deny what you did, 200 yards

from where Abner is buried, I swear to God, I will unearth your son and let the

buzzards rip him apart.

Will you intend to just leave a stake out here?

Nope.

Tie you up good and firm.

Take you back to St. Carl's to get hanged.

Did she get Missabella in the wagon?

Yes.

It's about time we quit this place.

How are they?

Hurry, man.

Hurry, hurry.

Hurry, hurry.

Go, go, go.

I'll give you some water.

I'll go tell him we can't have it.

Don't even have to squint to aim through.

Of course it is.

You give my best to your brother.

I bear hands, I swore.

the rest of your days as a blind man in a St. Carlos jail waiting to get hanged?

Or do you want to go see your son right now?

At least Jeff regained himself before he left us.

Yes, ma 'am, he did.

That is an indispensable fact.

I have one thing to ask of you before we go.

Yes, ma 'am?

I'd prefer it very much if you called me Valerie.

Well, that is a difficult request.

I think I can manage that.