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Mr. Maverick, I hate to be the one to tell you this.

That's why you came over here as soon as you heard the news?

Mr. Maverick, your brother Bart... is dead.

Oh, I see.

I wanna thank you for telling me.

Whatcha gonna do about it?

Well, first off, I'm goin' in to have some breakfast.

Thanks again.

Well, how about that?

[theme music]

(male announcer) "Maverick."

Starring James Garner and Jack Kelly.

Produced by Warner Brothers.

[instrumental music]

A Warner Brothers television production.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

I'm sorry, mister. Didn't mean to splash ya.

Didn't you see that puddle?

I saw, but I said I was sorry. Now lay off.

Not so fast, sonny.

Seems like you need to be taught a lesson.

Like, for instance, there is a puddle in the street

which you don't know.

Well, maybe this will help you find out where it is.

[all laughing]

You're a big man with your hands

let's... see how good you are with that.

That's kind of silly, sonny.

Anytime you wanna draw.

I ain't gonna draw.

What's wrong? You afraid?

- You're just a kid. - So is Bill Bonnie.

You're gonna draw. If you don't, I will.

That's the way you want it.

No!

- Will you get outta here? - You're not gonna do this.

He pushed me around. Nobody pushes me.

It's nothing to get killed over.

- Look, I said nobody pushes me. - 'Do you know who that is?'

I don't care if he's George Henry Arnett.

It is George Henry Arnett.

Oh.

A challenge is a challenge, I can't back down now.

Code of the west, I know.

Well, I'm not going to let it take my brother.

Nobody can stop this. They might say I ran out.

- Will you get out? - No.

Alright, sonny, I'm waiting.

Will you get out of the way?

Mr. Arnett, he won't listen to reason, would you?

Another notch in your gun won't make a bit of difference.

I didn't ask for this fight, but I ain't gonna run from it.

What can I say?

Don't say nothin'. I'm not crawlin' to him.

Now, will you leave us be?

Mr. Arnett!

Mr. Arnett, Bret Maverick just come into town

he's a-lookin' for ya.

- He is? - Yeah.

Thought you might like to know.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Good luck, sonny, I got business outta town.

'I'll be gone for a while.'

Sorry to disappoint you.

My respects, ma'am.

Oh, what do you know?

- Thank heavens, he is gone. - Yeah.

Yeah.

(male #1) 'Hey, sis.'

What, did you see that?

He mentioned Bret Maverick's name to George Henry Arnett

and he turns his tail and runs.

Well, that Maverick must be a real fast gun.

I wish you weren't so impressed by gun fighters and killers.

- Sis, it kill or be killed. - It's kill and be killed.

Those who live by the gun..

Oh, why don't you..

I'm terribly sorry. I should've been more careful.

I was told there was a man named Arnett here, I was...

Lookin' for somebody named..

You must be Bret Maverick.

Yeah.

Hand, Tim.

I'll just see.

Three ladies.

Gee!

[sighs]

Well, thank you, gentlemen.

I'll be here tomorrow if you like another crack at me.

Good day.

So long, Smoky, it was nice knowing you.

Oh, where you goin'?

I'm goin' over to the hotel to have dinner.

Why don't you come with me?

I'm sure sis has enough for one extra.

- Some other time, pal. - Did you say "pal"?

It's just a figure of speech.

Come on, I know you'll like Holly's cooking.

For some reason or another, I've a feeling she doesn't like me.

Well, no, it's not that.

It's just that she doesn't like gun fighters.

Gun fighter? Me?

Well, aren't you?

As my old pappy always told me

"Son, it's not how fast you draw that counts.

It's what you draw and when you draw."

I'm a poker player, Miss Vaughn.

Fighting and gamblin' go together, Mr. Maverick.

That's why I try to avoid them both.

- But you said. - Yes, I know.

Poker is a science, it's not gambling.

Well, fine distinction.

But a big one.

(Holly) 'So you don't gamble and you don't fight.'

You'll forgive me if I don't believe you.

May I ask why?

I saw George Henry Arnett's face when he heard your name.

- 'So that's it.' - He was terrified.

I bet he was.

- So? - 'Miss Vaughn.'

Any time you wanna find out how fast a man can run

lend him money.

What?

'There's a group of cattlemen meeting in Abilene next week.'

They're gonna have a big poker game.

I was trying to scare up the price for an ante

'So, I was looking to collect'

'some old outstanding debts, that's all.'

You mean, Arnett owes you money?

- That's right. - No, you're jokin'.

Listen, he was plum scared.

Sure he's scared. He'll have to pay.

Oh, listen, you can't fool me, pal.

Listen, I could see..

Oh, yeah, I see what you're being, pal.

Yeah, it was just the money.

[instrumental music]

- I've to go shopping. - Oh, really?

I'll wait outside.

Okay.

- Good day, young man. - Oh, howdy?

I understand there's a man in this town

going by the name of Maverick.

- That's right. - Tell me where he is?

He's right in the store.

You better get out of the way, maybe in one of those doors.

There maybe be a little trouble.

- Trouble? - He's a very dangerous man.

- Oh, yeah? - Killer.

- I knew it. - Huh?

Good old Bret.

You're a friend of his, aren't you?

You're not to warn him.

Not a sound out of you.

- That didn't take long. - Bret, look out!

Get your hands up, Mr. Maverick. I said get your hands up.

- You see, I can't. - You better find a way.

I'm not takin' any chance on a killer like you.

What? There must be some mistake.

- Is your name Maverick? - Yeah.

There's no mistake.

"Wanted. Dead or alive. Maverick."

(Smoky) ' "For robbery and murder."'

Gee, pal.

(male #1) 'Sheriff, all I'm asking you to do is'

keep this man locked up for the night.

You can't except half the reward for that.

Alright, Mr. Bounty Hunter.

The reward is not offered here.

It's offered in Red Rock Junction.

If you want it yourself, take him there.

Well, I, uh, I intend to.

Tomorrow morning.

[chuckles] You know, traveling at night, he, uh..

Well, he may escape.

That is your problem.

[sighs]

Look, sheriff.

He robbed the Wells Fargo office in Red Rock

of fifty thousand dollars.

'He killed an agent by the name of Hanes.'

'He's a criminal!'

'You're the law, you've got to lock him up.'

You got no, no right to expect half the reward

for doing your duty.

Now, let's see. $500 for the capture of Maverick

and $5000 for the return of the money he stole, huh?

- That's right. - 'Well, you've got Maverick.'

Now what about the money?

Ah, most likely, it's in his hotel room.

Now that he's safe, I'll go search it.

Alright, you're gonna get locked up for illegal entry.

Illegal entry?

But he's a crook.

A criminal.

- 'A miscreants.' - 'He is a guest at the hotel.'

(sheriff) 'With certain legal rights.'

And as sheriff of this here town

I aim to see those rights is respected.

Now, if you was to get an order from the legal authority..

Meaning you.

Meaning me. That would be different.

Half the reward?

Half the reward.

Both rewards.

Alright, sheriff, let's go.

Psst, hey, Bret, I'm gonna get you out of here.

Oh, Smoky.

Will you stay out of this, please?

Listen, I can't.

Pal can't desert a pal, pal.

You don't want me for a pal.

Oh, why not?

Well, because I'm innocent.

- I know that. - That means I'm not a killer.

I know you didn't kill Elsworth Hanes

in Red Rock Junction 'nor steal the money.'

How do you know that?

Because he was shot in the back and..

Well, you wouldn't shoot anybody in the back.

It's the safest place.

I saw how sacred that bounty hunter was of you.

He was scared of the poster, not me.

And I saw George Henry Arnett high-tailed out of here too.

[chuckles] I explained to you about that.

Yeah.

Oh, Smoky.

Now, listen, you sit tight and I'll have you out in a jiffy.

Can't leave a pal in a jail.

- 'You're not gonna make it.' - Got to get him out.

Like so.

[horse trotting]

Oh, I'll be, pal.

[door opens]

Isn't there anyone here?

Oh, there's always me.

Aren't you being guarded?

Well, not at the moment.

Now, we just had a demonstration

as to how safe a prisoner is in this stronghold.

Jailbreaks just don't seem to work.

I'm sorry, I can't invite you in.

Where's the sheriff?

'He took off a little while ago'

with that joker who had be pegged as the killer

of Red Rock Junction.

That's peculiar.

I strongly suspect that our public servant

is... well, engaged in little private enterprise.

What do you mean?

'He and that bearded bounty hunter are out looking'

for the fortune I'm supposed to have taken

from the Wells Fargo Office at Red Rock Junction.

And I have a feeling that at this very moment..

My hotel room is being thoroughly ransacked.

And what do you think they'll find, Mr. Maverick?

Oh, a few clean shirts, few dirty ones.

Deck of cards and six Havana Cigars.

What they will not find is $50,000.

Because you hid it or because you didn't take it?

Holly, it seems to me that I've spent most of my day

explaining to your family..

[chuckles] I am not a notorious gunman.

'That I do not rob Wells Fargo's Offices.'

'And that I don't go around killing people.'

If you'd like, I-I'll put in writing for you.

Well, whatever you dare do, certainly have to eat.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

It isn't much, but it's certainly must be better

than what the sheriff could give you.

I'm sure. It's very kind of you, Holly.

Oh, cookies.

Um, Mr. Maverick, I'm very worried about my brother.

Who isn't?

Well, he didn't come home for supper this evening.

Oh, I've seen him since then.

Where? Was he alright?

Oh, well, I imagine he's little stiff.

But the last time I saw him, he, he was still in a saddle.

Of course, there was no horse under it.

No horse?

This time, pal, we can't miss.

Smoky!

Smoky, will you please get outta here?

Listen, when a pal's in trouble

it's a fellow's duty to get him out.

It won't be long now, pal.

(Smoky) 'Hey, sis, what are you trying to do?'

(Holly) 'You come on home with me this instant.

(Smoky) 'Aw, will ya let go of my ear?'

(Holly) 'Oh, if our father was only alive, he'd take care of you.'

'You just wait till I get you home, Smoky.'

Ropes, files..

Dynamite?

That's right, Mr. Maverick. Seems it was all a mistake.

I, uh, just got this telegram from Red Rock Junction.

You are not the man they want after all.

- Oh, I'm not, huh? - No.

Well, tell me, sheriff, how did this mistake happen then?

That stupid bounty hunter.

So hungry for the reward he just had to grab somebody.

Well, that reward poster had my name on it though, didn't it?

Well, look, if you like staying in jail...

Oh, no, no. It's alright.

You want to turn me loose, you go ahead.

Okay. Here.

Thank you, sir.

You know, sheriff, like you said, "It was a mistake".

Anybody can make a mistake.

You say I didn't kill Elsworth Hanes

who might argue with you?

You're a free man, Maverick.

I want to thank you, sheriff. So long.

So long.

[intense music]

Burgess.

Was it a good idea giving him his gun?

I had to, if I didn't want him to be suspicious.

You let go off that!

- Oh, hello. - Thanks very much.

- I'll keep this with me inside. - Okay, no need to make a fuss.

We'll take him by surprise, when we catch him with the goods.

[upbeat music]

- What's the matter? - He's in the dining room.

What's he doin'?

Gonna have breakfast.

- What's he orderin'? - Why?

I'm starved.

[comical music]

Psst. Psst.

[music continues]

The key to room five, please.

- Here you are, Mr. Maverick. - Thank you.

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

That man, what did he want?

- He asked about a carpet bag. - Carpet bag?

Yes. The green one with flowers. He asked, if I'd seen it.

What did you say?

I said, "He asked if I had seen it."

I know, I know. I mean what did you tell him?

Him? Oh, I told him, yes.

Where?

Right here, right where you're standing.

Who?

Mr. Maverick.

No, no, I mean the carpet bag. Where did you see it?

Ooh, Mr. Dilbey had it.

- Where's Dilbey now? - I don't know.

What do you mean you don't know?

He left on the stage coach.

- With the carpet bag? - 'Yes.'

Where'd Maverick go?

Mr. Maverick asked me where the nearest livery stable is?

- I said, "Donovan's". - Donovan's?

- Donovan's? - Donovan's!

Wait, Burgess, it'll take Maverick time

to arrange for a horse and get a saddle.

Mine's all saddled, I can start right away.

Go to Donovan's and get Maverick and I'll catch the stage.

No, now wait a minute. My horse is saddled too.

I'll go after the stage, you take Maverick.

- He's your prisoner. - You let him get away.

There's no time to argue, there's $50,000 on that stage

If we don't get it, nobody will get it.

You're right.

[dramatic music]

Bret, I've been looking for you. How'd you get out of jail?

Well, I'm only worth $500 and the cash is worth 5000.

Huh?

The sheriff thought I'd lead him to the money

so I let him think so.

Oh, I see.

It pays sometimes to sit and wait, Smoky.

You oughta try it.

I couldn't leave a pal in jail.

- Yeah, I know what you mean. - I had to try something.

- How do you feel? - I'm okay.

- Where's the sheriff now? - He's on an errand.

Ought to take him about two hours to get there

and two hours to get back. That gives me plenty of time.

I can't open.

- I'll open for five. - I'll raise you five.

Beats me.

How many?

Which one of you is Bret Maverick?

Oh, here he is.

- I got a message for you. - Oh.

Yeah, rode on into town ahead just so as I could see your face

when you heard it.

I'm listenin'.

Elsworth Hanes was a friend of mine.

- Is that the message? - No.

The message is Jed Hanes is on his way into town.

I'll take three cards.

I'll play it easy.

Mister, I said Jed Hanes is on his way into town!

Why tell me? I got no business with Jed Hanes.

Not much you ain't.

After gunnin' down his brother Elsworth in Red Rock.

I'll check to the pat hand.

(male #1) 'Well, it's your turn to see this hand.'

Owe you ten, raise you 20.

(male #2) 'You drew three cards?'

- That's right. - Mister!

Maybe you didn't hear me.

Jed Hanes is mighty riot.

A man's brother gets gun down

he's got to do something about it.

Yeah.

Would you excuse us, friend, we're playing cards?

I believe it's your bet.

[dramatic music]

Tell you, there's gonna be a gun fight.

Maverick and a fellow from Red Rock Junction.

Club flush.

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[intense music]

He's almost here. He's almost here!

Jed Hanes is almost here. Hey, he's almost here.

They're up to Craven's ranch.

They'll be here in a couple of minutes.

Guess we better fold, heh?

- Cash me in. - Me too.

[intense music]

I was right about you, Bret, you sure are a cool customer.

I'm gonna go outside watch him come in.

Good.

How much you got there, partner?

[dramatic music]

Are you just gonna sit there?

If I can't raise enough for stakes in that Abilene game

by collecting debts, I'll just have to raise it

in small preliminary games like this.

A man is coming here to kill you.

So I hear.

You men, you and your code.

Like a lot of silly boys trying to prove how brave you are.

Well, it isn't bravery. It's stupidity.

Viciousness and selfishness.

No thought for the women who are left behind.

While you're out slaughtering each other.

And for what. Pride, stupid silly pride.

A man is coming here to kill you.

Why? Why must you stay here and face him?

Who's staying?

[dramatic music]

Do you think they'll look for you here?

Why should they? Nobody saw us come through the alley.

I hope not. How did you get into this mess anyway?

I told you. Trying to collect some old debts.

I collected one from, um, Elsworth Hanes.

He's a Wells Fargo agent over in Red Rock Junction.

It seems his agency was robbed

and he was killed right after I left.

- No one saw you leave? - No.

I suppose the townspeople remembered a man named Maverick

asking about Elsworth, two and two.

I see.

There must be some way to prove

that you left before the robbery.

If you have any ideas on that

I should be mighty pleased to hear it.

- Bret, thank gosh, you're here. - Why?

- Jed Hanes almost left town. - Almost?

You should have told me you were gonna be here.

Ever seen such a character, right in the face of a shootout

he takes time out for tea?

We almost missed the whole shebang.

Hanes was gettin' ready to leave.

I guess he figured you'd run out.

- But you don't have to worry. - I don't.

I figured you was here. I knew you didn't want him thinkin'

you'd run out, so, I told him. He's right outside.

- Outside? - Yeah, in the street.

Thanks.

Oh, that's okay. Least I could do for a pal.

Maverick!

We know you're in there.

Coming out or we have to make you?

Hold your horses. He's comin'.

If he ain't out here in two minutes

'we're gonna set fire to your house.'

Don't worry, now, Jed. We'll bring him out.

Boy, they're asking for it.

What are you going to do?

What can I do?

We're waiting, Maverick.

He'll be right here.

They say let's talk this over.

You got any talking to do, you let your gun do it.

Alright, pal. This is it.

Hanes, now you listen to me.

He don't want no conversation, neither.

'You gunned down his brother.'

But that's just it.

And a man's gotta avenge his brother's death.

Because that's the brotherly thing to do.

- But I didn't... - That's okay, Bret.

You gave him his chance.

If he won't listen, that's his hard luck.

Okay, Hanes. You won't listen to reason

'well, you're just lookin' for trouble.'

Well, come on, 'cause we're gonna give it to you.

We?

[intense music]

Wait a minute! This ain't the fella.

(male #1) 'What!'

This here ain't the fella who shot my brother.

I could've told you that.

Yeah, but-but-but are you sure?

Sure, I'm sure.

I'm sorry.

Well, that's alright.

Now, wait a minute, you said you...

I said I heard the shots that killed Elsworth.

Soon as I got to the office the killer run out by me.

- Yeah? - I got a good look at him.

'This here ain't the fella I saw.'

Well, he's Maverick, ain't he?

I don't know. I ain't never seen Maverick before.

Yeah, this is Maverick.

'Well, I just don't understand.'

Look... Kelly's bartender, the waiter at The Soup Bowl

'half a dozen others heard a fella named Maverick'

askin' for Elsworth before the killin'.

- Right? - Right.

I saw the killer runnin' off, I figured it must be Maverick.

Maybe there's another Maverick.

No, Maverick ain't no likely name.

There can't be many with a handle like that.

- He could have kinfolk. - He's got a brother.

- Bart Maverick. - You keep out of this.

Where can we find this Bart Maverick?

I wouldn't know.

Well, wherever he is, we're gonna find him.

And if he's the one that killed Elsworth..

Let's go, boys.

- So long, Mr. Maverick. - So long.

It wasn't Bart who was askin' about Elsworth, Hanes.

It was you. You told me.

That's right. But now I'm completely out of it.

There's no point me gettin' involved again.

Yeah, but now they're gunnin' for your brother.

- They still gotta find him. - Yeah, but what if they do?

Well, that's his problem.

(Smoky) 'Oh, Bret, sometimes I just don't understand you.'

Truer words were never spoken.

Well, the least you can do is warn Bart.

- Right. Come on. - Where're we goin'?

To the telegraph office.

Bart is in Canyon City.

I thought we'd wire him

and tell him Hanes is lookin' for him.

[dramatic music]

Hey, wait a minute. Come here.

- Canyon City. - Canyon City, huh?

Shh!

[orchestral music]

'Hold!'

Stop the stage!

- What is it, sheriff? - You! Out!

- Me? - Come on.

But I protest! I emphatically protest.

- Are you Marvin Dilbey? - And if I am?

- Is this your bag? - And if it is?

Protest your head off. We're confiscating its contents.

But you can't! You-you mustn't. You have no right!

- Suspenders! - What do you want with them?

- Where's the money? - Money?

I'm afraid there isn't very much.

I only sold a few pairs.

Now, I don't understand it. It's an excellent item.

Finest elastic.

See the stretch.

Maverick.

[comical music]

I'll take two cards.

Alright, Mr. Maverick, don't move.

That's a gun on your neck.

Smoky.

Oh, we're cute, aren't we?

Flowered carpet bag indeed.

It's clever, I'll give you that.

'There's only one thing wrong.'

You shouldn't have waited. You thought I wouldn't be back?

It didn't matter since I'm not the one you're lookin' for.

Oh, no. No more tricks. You're not gonna fool me again.

Once bitten, twice shy. Now get up.

I hate to disappoint you, Mr. Burgess

but there's been a mistake.

There's been no mistake.

- You're Maverick? - Yeah.

There it is.

"Maverick. Wanted for robbery and murder."

Well, I'm the wrong Maverick.

The one they're lookin' for is my brother.

[laughing]

Splendid.

'What a wonderful imagination, always up to something.'

But this time it's not gonna work.

Once bitten, twice...

- Ask anyone in town. - Well, he's right.

- That's right. - It's the truth.

No, I'm not gonna believe it.

I'm afraid you'll have to, Mr. Burgess.

- Put away the gun, Burgess. - What?

- That's not the man we want. - Well, are you sure?

Jed Hanes was in town

and I found out he's not the man we want.

Well, it's not fair.

Not fair at all.

Man works his fingers to the bone.

"Five thousand dollars reward

"for the return of the stolen money."

Come to think of it... I may be in the wrong game.

[dramatic music]

- Mornin'. - Good mornin'.

Oh, Mr. Maverick.

- Say, have you heard the news? - What news?

The stage got in from Canyon City

and the driver said Jed Hanes found your brother Bart there.

- Oh? - Yup!

This time there's no mistake.

They found the goods on your brother Bart.

What goods?

Empty money pouch from the Wells Fargo office.

At Red Rock Junction.

They found the pouch right in his room.

- How about that? - How about the money itself?

Well, he done hid it or spent it.

But he didn't have it on him.

No, but they found the pouch.

That makes him a robber and a murderer?

- Now, you said it, I didn't. - I bet Jed Hanes said it.

Yup. He claimed that your brother was the man he saw.

And they done shot it out.

Well, who won?

Mr. Maverick, I hate to be the one to tell you this.

That's why you came over here as soon as you heard the news?

Mr. Maverick, your brother Bart... is dead.

Oh, I see.

I wanna thank you for telling me.

Whatcha gonna do about it?

Well, first off, I'm goin' in to have some breakfast.

Thanks again.

How about that?

I'm going to miss you, Bret.

- I may be around again. - I hope so.

For my sake and for Smoky's.

I think you could be a good influence on him.

That's the first time anybody ever said that about me.

Well, I mean it.

He's so filled up with ideas of bravado and false nobility.

And you think I could teach him

some good old fashioned cowardice and selfishness?

Words are funny.

I'd call it prudence, thoughtfulness and wisdom.

And modesty.

That's a tall order for any one human being.

Not so tall.

Holly, I don't figure I'm gonna teach Smoky anything.

As a matter of fact he's the one who's gonna teach me.

That's why I'll leave without seeing him.

Would you tell him goodbye for me?

Of course.

- Well.. - Well?

[dramatic music]

- So long, Holly. - Goodbye, Bret.

[music continues]

Uh-oh.

Oh, hi, Bret!

I knew you wanted to get goin' so I saddled your horse for ya.

Thank you, Smoky.

- Well, so long, Smoky. - Well, I'm goin' with ya.

- I couldn't ask you to do that. - I've got to.

Can't let a pal down.

I'm sure you would never do a thing like that.

Well, then?

What about your sister? She needs you.

Oh, she'll be okay.

Well, you shouldn't leave her alone.

This is a rough part of the country.

Yeah, you're right.

I'll ask the sheriff to keep an eye on her while I'm away.

Oh.

[dramatic music]

Hey, Bret!

Hey, Bret, that's the way to Red Rock Junction.

- Canyon City's that way. - I know.

Well, you think Hanes went to Red Rock?

I don't know.

I don't know why he would. He doesn't live there.

He used to visit his brother.

Now his brother's gone. He's got no call to go back.

- You may be right. - Let's go to Canyon City.

That's where he was last.

Maybe we can pick up his trail.

What would I wanna do that for?

What for! He killed your brother.

- Maybe deserved it. - How can you say that?

Well, if he's a thief and a murderer.

- Oh, he couldn't be. - How do you know?

Well, because he's your brother.

'Alright, Smoky, have it your way.'

Right now I got more important things

to think about than Brother Bart and Jed Hanes.

What's that?

Five thousand dollars.

I'll see you, Smoky.

Oh, Bret.

Yeah?

You didn't mean those evil things you were sayin'.

- What evil thing? - Well, about your brother.

- Didn't I? - No, you was just jokin'.

What makes you so sure?

Because you're a pal and a pal wouldn't talk like that.

That seems logical.

You know, Smoky, I've an idea that no matter what I say or do

you'd never lose faith in me.

- Well, of course not. - I'm your pal.

Yeah.

[dramatic music]

[piano music]

Evenin', sheriff.

Bret Maverick, what're you doin' here?

Well, I'm wanted dead or alive. I'm alive.

Your brother's dead and since he's the one we wanted...

I see you've heard from Canyon City.

You knew we would

otherwise you wouldn't have dast to come back here.

By the way, why did you come?

Curiosity.

Jed Hanes killed Brother Bart

but he neglected to find out what he did with the cash.

That wasn't very smart.

He was interested in revenge, not the 50,000 dollars.

Well, if somebody did come up with the 50,000 dollars

I assume that the reward still goes.

You, uh, got any ideas?

I might think about it if I figured it was worthwhile.

It is. 10% of whatever's recovered.

Now... what've you got for ideas?

Well, now, not so fast.

Put up your hands, Maverick. You too, young fella.

- What's this all about? - You're under arrest.

- On what charge? - 'Accessory.'

Alright, so it was your brother who done the actual shootin'.

That don't say you wasn't in on the job with him.

'Leastwise, he left the money with you'

'or where you could find it.'

I was afraid you would come up with somethin' like this.

How come you know where the money is?

- Who says I do? - You did!

I just said I'd think about it.

Alright, you better think good, boy

and you better tell me what you know.

Otherwise it's gonna get mighty tough for ya.

Look, sheriff..

If I had anything to do with a 50,000 dollar robbery

would I settle for 5,000 dollars reward for bringin' it in?

- Well.. - You see my point.

Just what is your game, Maverick?

I just thought we oughta have an understanding, sheriff.

Now, you show your good faith by releasing me

and I'll show you mine by bringing in the money..

If I locate it.

I don't know.

Alright, then, lock me up. See what good that does ya.

Alright, Maverick. It's a deal. We do it your way.

Give me your word though.

When I bring the money in, no questions.

Just give me the reward and none of this accessory nonsense.

I agree.

See ya, sheriff.

Let's go, Smoky.

[dramatic music]

Where do we go from here?

We're going to visit Elsworth Hanes.

Elsworth Hanes? But he's dead.

And buried. So let's go pay our respects.

[dramatic music]

I don't like it, Bret. I don't like it at all.

- You want me to take over? - The work doesn't bother me.

Well, that's a crate in a grave.

I have a hunch it's already been done.

- Huh? - Never mind.

If you want to pull out, go ahead.

- I won't hold it against you. - I'll never pull out.

I wonder what I did to deserve such loyalty.

What're we gonna do with the body when we get to it?

- I hope we won't come to it. - What do you mean?

- You don't think he's here? - No.

- What then? - If you're gonna dig, dig.

Alright, yeah, Bret, sure.

Hey, I hit something. It's not a rock.

That's it, Smoky.

- It's a sack. - Pull it out.

It's not a sack, it's a money pouch.

- The 50,000? - The 50,000.

- Come on, get the others. - Here's a couple more.

Come on.

Get the lamp.

Don't that beat all?

How'd you know the money was in the grave?

First off, I knew that Jed Hanes didn't kill my brother Bart.

Well, who did then?

Well, frankly, I haven't any idea.

I knew that Brother Bart wasn't anywhere near Canyon City then.

That's why you told Jed? Make him go on a wild goose chase?

- That's right. - Who did Jed Hanes kill?

I don't have any idea.

I'm sure glad it wasn't your brother.

I couldn't believe that you'd take his murder so casually.

When a fellow's brother's killed

it's up to the fellow's brother to get the fellow

that killed the fellow's brother.

I've heard that.

I knew you thought that way all the time, Bret.

There's still one thing that bothers me.

'What's that?'

How'd you know the money was in the grave?

Because he's smart.

Maybe too smart for his own good.

Don't move, neither of ya.

Take them gun-belts off and toss 'em in that hole.

'Slow and easy like.'

Oh.

You've got her all figured out, huh, Maverick?

I figured out that you killed your brother and took the cash.

Your brother?

Just can't figure out who you did kill in Canyon City.

Had to kill somebody.

After Elsworth got hisself killed

all my old pals kept tellin' me how a brother has to avenge

his brother's death.

- See? - I've heard that.

So, I had to make a show of huntin' a murderer.

You was likely choice, Maverick.

Of course, I hoped I'd never catch up with ya.

My luck was bad.

Then how come you backed out of the showdown

if he didn't kill your brother? Or you just scared?

Never you mind.

I've said my piece. Now, you just turn around.

'Both of ya.'

You were scared.

So I was scared, what's the difference?

You ain't gonna tell nobody.

Sure, Maverick looked like he could maybe outdraw me.

I picked me out an old drunk in Canyon City.

Looked like he couldn't hit the side of a barn.

'Now, you turn around.'

[dramatic music]

Alright, get up, both of ya.

'And leave them gun-belts be.'

Now, like I was sayin'..

You turn around.

Just a minute, Hanes!

I followed you all the way from Canyon City.

Now, you holster that gun and I'll holster mine.

And we'll find out who's the fastest draw.

[gunshot]

Hey, you killed him.

Just who are you, stranger?

Nobody special.

When a fella kills another fella's brother...

You mean the man he killed in Canyon City..

Yeah... that was my brother.

Here you are. $5,000.

I sure do thank you, sir.

Well, I guess, I..

We better be goin'.

- So long. - So long.

Well, hello there, Brother Bart.

Bret, what's goin' on around here, anyway?

Here he is, sheriff. Bart Maverick.

Wanted for robbery and murder.

I bet you thought I'd fall for that yarn about your brother

being in Canyon City.

You know, once bitten..

I got around to askin' questions about where he really was.

- Here he is. - Yeah, he sure is.

You know, Mr. Burgess, I think you're just too smart for me.

Yeah. Well, so long, Mr. Burgess.

Come on, Smoky. See you, Brother Bart.

Hey, now, Bret, wait a minute.

♪ Who is the tall dark stranger there ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Ridin' the trail to who knows where ♪

♪ Luck is his companion ♪

♪ Gamblin' is his game ♪

♪ Smooth as a handle on a gun ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Wild as the wind in Oregon ♪

♪ Blowin' up a canyon ♪

♪ Easier to tame ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on Jacks and Queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on Jacks and Queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the West ♪♪