1 00:01:34,248 --> 00:01:36,046 Thirty, 2 00:01:36,784 --> 00:01:38,513 31, 3 00:01:40,955 --> 00:01:42,753 32. 4 00:01:44,993 --> 00:01:46,427 One. 5 00:01:46,594 --> 00:01:49,222 Thirty-two thousand, five hundred. 6 00:01:49,397 --> 00:01:51,525 There you are, Cantwell. 7 00:01:51,866 --> 00:01:57,134 I must say I'm relieved to be rid of it. It's more than I'm used to carrying. 8 00:01:59,574 --> 00:02:01,872 Payroll and allotments for six months. 9 00:02:02,043 --> 00:02:04,341 Mounts up surprisingly. 10 00:02:04,545 --> 00:02:06,206 Even for a small post. 11 00:02:08,583 --> 00:02:12,076 Oh, uh, I didn't mean anything derogatory. 12 00:02:25,266 --> 00:02:27,826 I've heard you plan to retire. 13 00:02:28,202 --> 00:02:29,931 Any day. 14 00:02:30,471 --> 00:02:33,304 As soon as they send my replacement, 15 00:02:34,442 --> 00:02:38,003 then I'll be done with the Army. 16 00:02:38,446 --> 00:02:39,572 All of it. 17 00:02:39,747 --> 00:02:40,873 For good. 18 00:02:42,283 --> 00:02:43,910 All I want is to walk out of here 19 00:02:44,085 --> 00:02:46,816 and never see another uniform again as long as I live. 20 00:02:46,988 --> 00:02:48,717 HART: Sorry you feel like that, Cantwell. 21 00:02:48,890 --> 00:02:50,915 I don't think it does you much credit. 22 00:02:51,259 --> 00:02:54,251 I don't care what you think, colonel. 23 00:02:56,464 --> 00:02:58,228 The receipt. 24 00:03:09,243 --> 00:03:13,476 Well, anyway, good luck. 25 00:03:52,587 --> 00:03:54,885 [MOOING] [MEN SHOUTING AND WHISTLING] 26 00:04:02,530 --> 00:04:06,330 All right, that does it. See you over at the Sutler's. 27 00:04:31,726 --> 00:04:33,751 That's one visitor I'm always glad to see. 28 00:04:33,928 --> 00:04:36,090 Oh, it must have been the paymaster, huh? 29 00:04:36,264 --> 00:04:38,096 - You've been in the Army? - Oh, yes. 30 00:04:38,266 --> 00:04:39,927 Is Major Cantwell in his offices? 31 00:04:40,101 --> 00:04:42,001 - As far as I know. - Good. 32 00:04:51,879 --> 00:04:54,849 Hey, what did he do, murder a general? 33 00:04:55,016 --> 00:04:57,883 Just drunk and disorderly. But repeated offenses. 34 00:04:58,052 --> 00:05:00,043 That the usual punishment here for that? 35 00:05:00,221 --> 00:05:01,882 No, but he's an unusual case. 36 00:05:02,056 --> 00:05:04,718 He's Major Cantwell's own orderly and he took advantage of it. 37 00:05:04,892 --> 00:05:08,021 Anyway, I guess the major had to make an example of him. 38 00:05:20,074 --> 00:05:21,974 Hello, Favor. 39 00:05:22,143 --> 00:05:25,044 Cattle delivered? You'll, uh, want your pay. 40 00:05:25,213 --> 00:05:26,237 It can wait. 41 00:05:26,414 --> 00:05:30,009 Uh, that is in case you was coming out to release this man. 42 00:05:30,184 --> 00:05:32,676 I can wait a lot longer out in this weather than he can. 43 00:05:32,987 --> 00:05:35,183 Were you ever in the Army, Mr. Favor? 44 00:05:35,356 --> 00:05:37,791 Oh, yeah. But I've never seen nothing like this. 45 00:05:38,159 --> 00:05:40,719 Your sympathies are wasted on that man. 46 00:05:40,895 --> 00:05:43,227 But his time's up so I can oblige you. 47 00:05:43,397 --> 00:05:44,694 Sergeant, cut him loose. 48 00:06:19,667 --> 00:06:21,499 All right, Kaster, 49 00:06:21,669 --> 00:06:25,299 turn all Army property into quartermaster, then get out. 50 00:06:26,307 --> 00:06:27,570 Thanks. 51 00:06:30,544 --> 00:06:31,568 Colonel. 52 00:07:00,441 --> 00:07:02,808 Come in, Favor. 53 00:07:15,156 --> 00:07:16,590 Drink, Mr. Favor? 54 00:07:16,757 --> 00:07:19,089 No. No, thanks. 55 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:22,996 I thought all cowmen rushed for a drink 56 00:07:23,197 --> 00:07:24,562 first thing off the trail. 57 00:07:24,732 --> 00:07:26,200 I'll just take the money, thanks. 58 00:07:28,803 --> 00:07:31,773 Of course, you'll, uh, wanna get back to your cows. 59 00:07:31,939 --> 00:07:33,498 All right. 60 00:07:50,558 --> 00:07:54,256 You think a fort can be run without discipline, Mr. Favor? 61 00:07:54,695 --> 00:07:57,596 Can you, uh, run your trail crew without it? 62 00:07:57,765 --> 00:08:02,532 There is a bit of difference between discipline and brutality. 63 00:08:02,703 --> 00:08:04,432 Oh, is there? 64 00:08:04,605 --> 00:08:07,939 What's brutal to one may not be to another. 65 00:08:08,109 --> 00:08:09,543 There. 66 00:08:10,011 --> 00:08:11,445 Yeah. 67 00:08:12,213 --> 00:08:13,703 All right? 68 00:08:17,718 --> 00:08:19,652 Yeah, that's right. 69 00:08:20,654 --> 00:08:24,454 Well, see you next year, I guess. 70 00:08:24,792 --> 00:08:26,282 I think not. 71 00:08:26,460 --> 00:08:29,486 You've got to deal with someone else next year. I won't be here. 72 00:08:29,663 --> 00:08:31,688 Oh, transfer? 73 00:08:31,866 --> 00:08:33,561 Retirement. 74 00:08:33,734 --> 00:08:36,226 Don't say you didn't know I was that old. 75 00:08:36,404 --> 00:08:39,567 Oh? There was one thing that surprised me. 76 00:08:39,740 --> 00:08:42,573 I didn't realize you was a colonel. 77 00:08:44,445 --> 00:08:47,642 Well, that fella out there did call you colonel, didn't he? 78 00:08:47,948 --> 00:08:50,417 Are you trying to insult me, Favor? 79 00:08:50,584 --> 00:08:52,177 I'm just curious. 80 00:08:52,353 --> 00:08:53,582 Why should that insult you 81 00:08:53,754 --> 00:08:55,916 - or even bo--? - It's none of your business. 82 00:08:56,323 --> 00:08:57,791 I didn't mean to offend. 83 00:08:57,958 --> 00:09:00,859 Don't apologize, just get out. 84 00:09:01,028 --> 00:09:03,258 Go have your drink at the Sutler's. 85 00:09:03,431 --> 00:09:04,660 Leave me to mine. 86 00:09:53,647 --> 00:09:55,672 [MEN LAUGHING] 87 00:10:00,588 --> 00:10:02,818 Yeah, that's right. 88 00:10:03,524 --> 00:10:04,548 Hey, uh... 89 00:10:04,725 --> 00:10:07,160 Hey, why don't you ask him right now? 90 00:10:13,534 --> 00:10:17,232 Uh, Mr. Favor, your men tell me you're bossing a trail herd through. 91 00:10:17,404 --> 00:10:19,304 Yeah, that's right. 92 00:10:21,142 --> 00:10:22,405 My name is Kaster. 93 00:10:22,576 --> 00:10:24,772 I wondered if you might need a hand at the railroad. 94 00:10:24,945 --> 00:10:28,142 Oh, sorry, fella, we're full up right now. 95 00:10:28,582 --> 00:10:32,314 No way for me to work a ride just to the next town? 96 00:10:33,787 --> 00:10:36,848 About my, uh, being tied to that wheel in there, 97 00:10:37,024 --> 00:10:38,753 I can explain about that. 98 00:10:38,926 --> 00:10:41,224 Oh, I'm not asking for no explanations. 99 00:10:41,395 --> 00:10:45,696 Yeah, well, maybe I owe one seeing I'm asking to join you. 100 00:10:46,734 --> 00:10:48,668 Seems I was a little too familiar with the bottle. 101 00:10:48,836 --> 00:10:50,804 Yeah, I heard. 102 00:10:51,071 --> 00:10:52,539 Yeah, I get bored out here. 103 00:10:52,706 --> 00:10:54,697 Nothing to do, no place to go. 104 00:10:54,875 --> 00:10:57,207 I can believe that. 105 00:10:58,779 --> 00:11:01,271 Well, being his own orderly, maybe I asked for it. 106 00:11:01,448 --> 00:11:02,472 I took advantage. 107 00:11:02,650 --> 00:11:04,243 Even though I knew the kind of man he was. 108 00:11:04,418 --> 00:11:05,749 Stickler for the rules. 109 00:11:06,187 --> 00:11:09,179 Anyway, he threw the book at me. 110 00:11:12,092 --> 00:11:14,390 Mr. Favor, that's a long walk to that railroad. 111 00:11:14,728 --> 00:11:18,187 Well, so we can save you a shoe-leather anyways. 112 00:11:20,067 --> 00:11:21,091 Buy you a drink? 113 00:11:21,602 --> 00:11:24,469 Why not try some of ours? That is unless you swore off. 114 00:11:26,740 --> 00:11:27,866 Oh, Favor. 115 00:11:29,577 --> 00:11:31,375 Can I see you for a moment, please? 116 00:11:36,850 --> 00:11:38,648 Outside. 117 00:11:46,694 --> 00:11:50,961 There, uh, is something I'd like you to do for me, if you will. 118 00:11:51,198 --> 00:11:53,189 If I can. Well, what is it? 119 00:11:53,367 --> 00:11:57,702 Just, uh, drop this package in the mail at the nearest post office you touch. 120 00:11:57,871 --> 00:12:00,067 Next place we'll be hitting is Junction City. 121 00:12:00,241 --> 00:12:02,073 You'd do a lot better with regular Army mail. 122 00:12:02,243 --> 00:12:04,905 Well, no. No, not now. That went out with the paymaster today. 123 00:12:05,079 --> 00:12:06,979 Stupidly, I forgot to put his in. 124 00:12:07,147 --> 00:12:08,672 Anyway, time is not the important thing. 125 00:12:08,849 --> 00:12:10,544 It's personal, not Army business. 126 00:12:10,718 --> 00:12:13,744 You'll see I've addressed it to myself care of the postmaster at Tucson. 127 00:12:13,921 --> 00:12:16,652 Well, it's no trouble to me if you're not worried about time. 128 00:12:16,824 --> 00:12:19,725 Uh, just keep it secure and confidential. 129 00:12:19,893 --> 00:12:22,828 I mean, it's personal papers of considerable value to me. 130 00:12:22,997 --> 00:12:24,294 I wouldn't want it lost. 131 00:12:24,598 --> 00:12:27,829 Well, the best I could do is keep it with me in my saddlebags, all right? 132 00:12:28,636 --> 00:12:29,660 Yes, thanks. 133 00:12:35,042 --> 00:12:37,670 Well, uh, goodbye, Favor. 134 00:12:37,845 --> 00:12:39,370 Good luck. 135 00:12:50,190 --> 00:12:52,818 I hope he didn't talk you out of letting me ride with you. 136 00:12:52,993 --> 00:12:54,620 No, he didn't even mention you. 137 00:12:55,362 --> 00:12:56,727 Good thing too. 138 00:12:56,897 --> 00:12:58,456 You and him come close, I bet. 139 00:12:58,632 --> 00:13:02,068 Say, what's this, uh, colonel business all about, huh? 140 00:13:02,503 --> 00:13:04,028 You haven't heard the story? 141 00:13:05,205 --> 00:13:06,229 [CHUCKLES] 142 00:13:06,407 --> 00:13:09,035 It's not important. Buy you that one for the trail? 143 00:13:09,209 --> 00:13:11,303 Good enough. 144 00:13:46,980 --> 00:13:48,141 [KNOCK ON DOOR] 145 00:13:48,315 --> 00:13:49,874 Yes? 146 00:13:50,050 --> 00:13:53,486 Sir, it's almost time for retreat call. I brought your sword. 147 00:13:53,654 --> 00:13:56,715 - Oh. Put it there. - Yes, sir. 148 00:13:56,890 --> 00:13:58,255 [HOOFBEATS APPROACHING] 149 00:13:58,425 --> 00:14:00,052 What's that? 150 00:14:02,629 --> 00:14:04,358 It's a buckboard, sir. 151 00:14:04,531 --> 00:14:06,431 It's an officer. 152 00:14:20,381 --> 00:14:22,440 Good to see you, sir. 153 00:14:23,250 --> 00:14:25,082 Remember me? Wayly. 154 00:14:25,252 --> 00:14:27,152 I was with Cushing in the 23rd. 155 00:14:27,321 --> 00:14:30,416 Ah. Captain already? 156 00:14:30,591 --> 00:14:34,926 Promotion wasn't so fast or easy in my day. 157 00:14:35,095 --> 00:14:37,427 Well, what brings you way out here, captain? 158 00:14:37,598 --> 00:14:39,259 Assignment, sir. 159 00:14:39,433 --> 00:14:41,959 I'm your replacement. 160 00:14:43,303 --> 00:14:44,896 You're... 161 00:14:45,472 --> 00:14:46,803 You're replacing me? 162 00:14:46,974 --> 00:14:49,568 Yes, sir. I know I wasn't expected. 163 00:14:49,743 --> 00:14:52,178 The fact is I'm carrying my own orders with me. 164 00:14:52,579 --> 00:14:55,674 And the replacement won't take effect until retreat tomorrow. 165 00:14:55,849 --> 00:14:58,113 But I didn't know how long it would take me to get here. 166 00:14:58,919 --> 00:15:03,254 They're replacing me with a young, green captain 167 00:15:03,424 --> 00:15:05,119 up from the ranks. Heh. 168 00:15:06,493 --> 00:15:08,552 I'm hardly green, sir. 169 00:15:08,729 --> 00:15:11,323 I suppose the activity at this fort has diminished somewhat. 170 00:15:12,366 --> 00:15:14,994 They know how to insult a man. 171 00:15:15,269 --> 00:15:17,795 I'm sure there was no such intention. 172 00:15:17,971 --> 00:15:19,803 There's certainly no such feeling on my part. 173 00:15:20,107 --> 00:15:22,041 No, of course not. 174 00:15:22,376 --> 00:15:24,003 Well, so be it. 175 00:15:24,178 --> 00:15:28,012 I'm relieved, I can retire and be done with it. 176 00:15:28,182 --> 00:15:30,549 Retreat tomorrow, you say? 177 00:15:30,984 --> 00:15:33,817 Excellent. I'll, uh, be ready. 178 00:15:34,254 --> 00:15:36,188 Oh. Colonel, I have news for you. 179 00:15:39,660 --> 00:15:41,025 What did you call me? 180 00:15:41,195 --> 00:15:43,789 Colonel. That's the news I have for you. 181 00:15:43,964 --> 00:15:45,693 It's all in these dispatches I brought. 182 00:15:45,866 --> 00:15:48,164 It's also common knowledge around Fort Leavenworth. 183 00:15:48,335 --> 00:15:50,633 And I must say, everybody's delighted. 184 00:15:50,804 --> 00:15:52,169 What are you talking about? 185 00:15:52,339 --> 00:15:53,397 You, sir. 186 00:15:53,574 --> 00:15:56,908 - They held another court of inquiry-- - How dare you pry into that? 187 00:15:57,077 --> 00:15:58,476 Sir, you don't understand. 188 00:15:58,645 --> 00:16:01,410 It's all in these dispatches I brought. 189 00:16:01,648 --> 00:16:03,480 They reversed their previous decision. 190 00:16:03,650 --> 00:16:05,379 They've vindicated you completely. 191 00:16:05,552 --> 00:16:08,078 They've restored you to your proper rank of full colonel. 192 00:16:08,255 --> 00:16:09,586 Not only that, but... 193 00:16:10,357 --> 00:16:11,916 Maybe you'd better read if for yourself. 194 00:16:12,926 --> 00:16:18,729 "Proceed directly to the city of Washington, D.C. where..." 195 00:16:18,899 --> 00:16:20,196 Yes, sir. 196 00:16:20,367 --> 00:16:23,530 You're to get a congressional citation for a distinguished career, 197 00:16:23,704 --> 00:16:25,035 promotion to brigadier general, 198 00:16:25,205 --> 00:16:27,799 and retirement at full pay and requisites. 199 00:16:27,975 --> 00:16:30,603 And I must say, sir, it's richly deserved. 200 00:16:30,777 --> 00:16:32,404 The whole service is pleased. 201 00:16:34,515 --> 00:16:36,506 Colonel? Sir? 202 00:17:19,092 --> 00:17:20,582 Sir. 203 00:17:30,904 --> 00:17:32,804 That, uh, drover, Favor, has he gone? 204 00:17:32,973 --> 00:17:34,532 Yes, sir, over an hour ago. 205 00:17:34,708 --> 00:17:36,403 You know where they're camped for the night? 206 00:17:36,577 --> 00:17:38,705 He didn't say, sir, but probably over by Chalk Springs. 207 00:17:38,879 --> 00:17:41,439 - Nearest water on the trail. - I want a horse saddled right away. 208 00:17:41,615 --> 00:17:43,549 But, sir, it's almost time for retreat call. 209 00:17:43,717 --> 00:17:46,414 - That's an order, sergeant. - Yes, sir. 210 00:17:47,854 --> 00:17:49,720 Pardon, sir, please check this duty list for me. 211 00:17:49,890 --> 00:17:51,949 - I haven't time now. - It has to be read at retreat. 212 00:17:52,125 --> 00:17:54,287 Lieutenant, what is the first requirement of an officer? 213 00:17:54,461 --> 00:17:55,826 - Command. 214 00:17:55,996 --> 00:17:57,430 The ability to take responsibility. 215 00:17:57,598 --> 00:17:59,327 Now, in your judgment, is that list correct? 216 00:17:59,499 --> 00:18:00,989 - Yes, sir. - Then read it at retreat. 217 00:18:01,168 --> 00:18:03,000 If you made a mistake, suffer the consequences. 218 00:18:03,170 --> 00:18:06,105 - That's why they made you an officer. - Yes, sir. 219 00:18:19,686 --> 00:18:21,518 What are you doing here, Wayly? 220 00:18:22,022 --> 00:18:24,616 Why, nothing, sir. 221 00:18:24,791 --> 00:18:27,658 I was just looking around. 222 00:18:27,828 --> 00:18:29,023 I didn't think you'd mind. 223 00:18:29,363 --> 00:18:30,694 According to your orders, captain, 224 00:18:30,864 --> 00:18:33,060 you will not take over here until retreat tomorrow. 225 00:18:33,333 --> 00:18:36,030 All that time, I will turn over to you all post records and monies 226 00:18:36,203 --> 00:18:37,466 as well as this office. 227 00:18:38,038 --> 00:18:41,497 Until then, this is my private office. I will thank you to stay out of it. 228 00:18:42,109 --> 00:18:44,168 I beg your pardon. 229 00:18:44,511 --> 00:18:46,240 I meant no discourtesy. 230 00:18:49,783 --> 00:18:52,946 Though I can hardly see how I have offended you. 231 00:18:53,520 --> 00:18:55,284 Let's say you didn't. 232 00:18:55,455 --> 00:18:57,514 Let's see you don't. 233 00:18:57,691 --> 00:18:59,250 If you please. 234 00:18:59,426 --> 00:19:01,656 Anything you say, colonel. 235 00:19:03,930 --> 00:19:06,331 [DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES] 236 00:19:19,212 --> 00:19:22,079 Ah. You're the man I wanna know. 237 00:19:22,649 --> 00:19:25,277 By the smell, I haven't had such food in a month of Sundays. 238 00:19:25,452 --> 00:19:28,046 Just a couple of clots. It was too tough for the stew. 239 00:19:28,221 --> 00:19:30,121 Yeah, just don't ask me to mind my manners. 240 00:19:30,290 --> 00:19:32,759 - I'm a man starved for good eating. - Heh. 241 00:19:32,926 --> 00:19:35,520 Come on over and meet the rest of the crew, Kaster. 242 00:19:38,699 --> 00:19:39,962 Who's he? 243 00:19:40,133 --> 00:19:43,592 Just a drummed out dog robber, saving shoe-leather to the railroad. 244 00:19:45,772 --> 00:19:47,331 Men, meet Kaster. He's riding with us. 245 00:19:47,507 --> 00:19:48,838 - Hello, Kaster. - How are you? 246 00:19:49,009 --> 00:19:50,875 - Howdy 247 00:20:00,654 --> 00:20:03,555 Squads, at ease! 248 00:20:09,062 --> 00:20:11,292 Dismiss the troops. 249 00:20:14,101 --> 00:20:16,263 Attention! 250 00:20:17,070 --> 00:20:19,334 Dismissed! 251 00:20:25,312 --> 00:20:27,337 Congratulations. 252 00:20:27,647 --> 00:20:29,775 - Congratula-- - Wha--? 253 00:20:37,224 --> 00:20:39,420 Sir, I wonder if you'd mind stepping over 254 00:20:39,593 --> 00:20:41,527 - to the men's mess hall for a moment. - Not now. 255 00:20:41,695 --> 00:20:44,790 - You'll have to attend to it yourself. - But I'm afraid I can't. 256 00:20:44,965 --> 00:20:46,660 It's something you have to see for yourself. 257 00:20:46,833 --> 00:20:49,131 I told you, sergeant, I'm busy. I can't be bothered. 258 00:20:49,302 --> 00:20:50,326 But, colonel, please. 259 00:20:50,504 --> 00:20:53,098 - Sergeant, do I have to order you? - No, sir. 260 00:20:53,507 --> 00:20:54,770 Uh, wait. 261 00:20:56,476 --> 00:20:57,807 You say it's important? 262 00:20:58,178 --> 00:20:59,646 Yes, sir. 263 00:20:59,980 --> 00:21:01,675 - Well, what is it? - I can't tell you, sir. 264 00:21:01,848 --> 00:21:02,872 If you just come with me. 265 00:21:18,698 --> 00:21:19,722 Now. 266 00:21:19,900 --> 00:21:21,891 ALL [SINGING]: For he's a jolly good fellow 267 00:21:22,068 --> 00:21:24,127 For he's a jolly good fellow 268 00:21:24,304 --> 00:21:25,897 QUINCE: How come he's only a major then? 269 00:21:26,072 --> 00:21:27,699 Ah, he got busted. 270 00:21:27,874 --> 00:21:29,899 Some run-in with the brass. 271 00:21:30,076 --> 00:21:31,976 Just as he was about to make general. 272 00:21:32,479 --> 00:21:35,073 When it comes to soldiering, or drinking, 273 00:21:35,248 --> 00:21:36,272 there's nothing better. 274 00:21:36,449 --> 00:21:38,383 It sure is nice and big of you to stick up for him 275 00:21:38,552 --> 00:21:39,917 after what he done to you. 276 00:21:40,086 --> 00:21:43,181 Well, like I told Mr. Favor, maybe I had it coming. 277 00:21:43,356 --> 00:21:45,984 I was a little, uh, too fond of his liquor. 278 00:21:46,426 --> 00:21:48,224 A nip would go good right now. 279 00:21:48,395 --> 00:21:50,295 WISHBONE: Well, you're out of luck here. 280 00:21:50,463 --> 00:21:51,862 Yeah, that's what I figured. 281 00:21:53,133 --> 00:21:56,592 Unless that's what was in the package he gave your boss. 282 00:21:56,770 --> 00:21:58,704 Oh, I didn't know he gave you a package, boss. 283 00:21:58,872 --> 00:22:01,034 Oh, he's probably saving it for the trail. 284 00:22:01,208 --> 00:22:02,505 For snake bites, no doubt. 285 00:22:02,676 --> 00:22:03,871 FAVOR: Yeah, no doubt. 286 00:22:04,044 --> 00:22:05,375 All right, that's enough coffee. 287 00:22:05,545 --> 00:22:08,879 Anybody on night guard with Rowdy, let's get to it. 288 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:41,777 You looking for sugar? 289 00:22:41,948 --> 00:22:44,076 It's around some place. 290 00:22:50,523 --> 00:22:52,116 Did you get a bedroll? 291 00:22:52,292 --> 00:22:54,488 Oh, no. No, thanks. I'll get one. 292 00:22:54,661 --> 00:22:56,356 Well, good night. 293 00:22:56,529 --> 00:22:58,054 Good night. 294 00:23:00,500 --> 00:23:02,195 [MEN LAUGHING] 295 00:23:02,369 --> 00:23:06,169 - I think it was wonderful. - I think he took it very well. 296 00:23:06,339 --> 00:23:08,103 - Oh, congratulations. - Yes, thank you. 297 00:23:08,275 --> 00:23:11,905 - Congratulations, major. - It was very nice, thank you. 298 00:23:16,149 --> 00:23:18,641 Sir, quite a celebration. 299 00:23:18,818 --> 00:23:21,515 I only hope when I leave the post, they feel the same way about me. 300 00:23:21,688 --> 00:23:24,214 You think they like me, Wayly? You're mistaken. 301 00:23:24,391 --> 00:23:26,519 - They loathe me. - I don't believe that. 302 00:23:26,693 --> 00:23:28,024 They showed their respect tonight. 303 00:23:28,194 --> 00:23:29,855 Any cause would serve for a celebration. 304 00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:32,965 Oh, now, sir, it's not every day to have a man promoted to brigadier. 305 00:23:33,133 --> 00:23:35,431 - That's a great honor. - Is it? 306 00:23:35,602 --> 00:23:38,333 I never realized before what a fragile thing that is. 307 00:23:38,505 --> 00:23:40,872 Even now, one slip, one mistake, 308 00:23:41,041 --> 00:23:43,601 they'd all be delighted to help kick me back down the ladder. 309 00:23:43,777 --> 00:23:46,803 They'd like nothing better than to see me broken again. 310 00:23:46,980 --> 00:23:48,004 Even now. 311 00:23:50,650 --> 00:23:51,776 Including you. 312 00:24:38,064 --> 00:24:40,999 Ah. Best to have plenty of coffee when the guard changes. 313 00:24:41,167 --> 00:24:42,828 Yeah, I just put on a new pot. 314 00:24:43,003 --> 00:24:45,097 You know, I swear it's gonna snow. 315 00:24:45,271 --> 00:24:48,036 - I bet it could at that. - This late in the year too. 316 00:24:48,208 --> 00:24:49,232 FAVOR: 317 00:24:49,409 --> 00:24:50,877 [HOOFBEATS] 318 00:24:59,319 --> 00:25:03,153 FAVOR: Oh, what are you doing out here this time of night, major? 319 00:25:04,958 --> 00:25:07,825 I, uh, want a word with you, Favor. 320 00:25:08,395 --> 00:25:10,454 If you don't mind. 321 00:25:13,900 --> 00:25:17,564 I'd like that package back. I've changed my mind about sending it. 322 00:25:17,737 --> 00:25:21,537 Why not? It's yours. It's over in my saddlebags. 323 00:25:31,217 --> 00:25:32,275 It's gone. 324 00:25:36,456 --> 00:25:40,757 I don't understand it, but that's how it is. 325 00:25:41,161 --> 00:25:42,287 No. 326 00:25:42,462 --> 00:25:44,328 - No. You thief-- - Now, take it easy, old man. 327 00:25:44,497 --> 00:25:46,226 You! 328 00:25:47,867 --> 00:25:48,891 Thief! 329 00:25:49,069 --> 00:25:50,969 [LAUGHING] 330 00:25:55,542 --> 00:25:58,170 That old thief. 331 00:26:19,833 --> 00:26:21,927 Not a trace. 332 00:26:22,235 --> 00:26:24,567 - Favor-- - If you say "thief" once more... 333 00:26:24,737 --> 00:26:26,603 No, I lost my temper. 334 00:26:26,773 --> 00:26:29,265 - It ain't in here, Mr. Favor. - I have no right to accuse you. 335 00:26:29,442 --> 00:26:31,774 It's just that is it valuable to me. 336 00:26:31,945 --> 00:26:34,471 But you didn't ask for the responsibility. 337 00:26:34,647 --> 00:26:36,979 You guaranteed nothing. 338 00:26:37,150 --> 00:26:38,515 I'm sure you did your best. 339 00:26:38,818 --> 00:26:41,116 But it's gone from my saddlebags. 340 00:26:41,287 --> 00:26:43,278 Well, I'll just have to find it. 341 00:26:43,790 --> 00:26:46,623 All right, keep looking, everybody. 342 00:26:46,826 --> 00:26:49,989 I just don't get it. I know all my men can be trusted. 343 00:26:50,463 --> 00:26:52,056 Yes, of course. 344 00:26:52,232 --> 00:26:53,666 I'm sure it'll turn up. 345 00:26:54,367 --> 00:26:55,493 We'll turn it up. 346 00:26:55,668 --> 00:26:58,660 If it's only a bottle of whiskey like that Kaster fella said, 347 00:26:58,838 --> 00:27:00,897 what's the problem? 348 00:27:01,141 --> 00:27:03,405 Kaster? Is he here? 349 00:27:03,576 --> 00:27:06,045 Yeah. He was riding with us to the railroad. 350 00:27:06,212 --> 00:27:09,876 And he was real interested in that package. 351 00:27:10,483 --> 00:27:12,383 I told you that it was confidential. 352 00:27:12,552 --> 00:27:14,646 He saw you give it to me at the Sutler's. 353 00:27:14,821 --> 00:27:15,845 Where is Kaster? 354 00:27:16,356 --> 00:27:18,324 Well, I just seen him leave a while ago. 355 00:27:19,993 --> 00:27:22,860 He'd have to be headed toward Junction City and the railroad. 356 00:27:23,029 --> 00:27:25,123 He know this terrain very well? 357 00:27:25,298 --> 00:27:27,824 No, he was attached to headquarters. He never rode patrol. 358 00:27:28,401 --> 00:27:30,665 He can't very far in this dark anyways. 359 00:27:30,837 --> 00:27:32,862 We'll get after him just before sunup. 360 00:27:33,039 --> 00:27:34,165 I'm going now. 361 00:27:34,340 --> 00:27:36,172 I might be able to catch him before dawn. 362 00:27:39,179 --> 00:27:40,738 FAVOR: Major. 363 00:27:41,447 --> 00:27:43,711 Look, it's just too tough trying to track him at night. 364 00:27:43,883 --> 00:27:46,352 - We'd probably lose his trail. - Mr. Favor, time is important. 365 00:27:46,519 --> 00:27:48,283 I have to have that package. It's vital to me. 366 00:27:48,855 --> 00:27:52,018 All right, all right, I'll send a couple of the men with you. 367 00:27:52,358 --> 00:27:53,883 You've done enough already. 368 00:27:55,929 --> 00:27:57,454 It's not your problem. 369 00:28:16,249 --> 00:28:18,479 Quince, take over. 370 00:28:49,148 --> 00:28:52,482 Hey, do you know, uh, where we are? 371 00:28:54,354 --> 00:28:55,651 Not exactly. 372 00:28:56,155 --> 00:28:58,180 Yeah, I thought so. 373 00:29:34,727 --> 00:29:37,389 This package really worth all this? 374 00:29:37,563 --> 00:29:40,032 I'd think it was clear by now. 375 00:29:40,199 --> 00:29:42,258 What's in it so almighty important? 376 00:29:42,435 --> 00:29:45,268 I told you, personal papers. 377 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:49,565 You'll wanna get back to your herd, I suppose. 378 00:29:49,742 --> 00:29:52,473 I'll have to pretty soon. 379 00:29:52,645 --> 00:29:54,010 I can understand that. 380 00:29:54,647 --> 00:29:57,480 Besides, I'm afraid we've lost him good. 381 00:29:57,650 --> 00:29:59,641 Best thing for you to do, maybe, 382 00:29:59,819 --> 00:30:03,153 is to go to Junction City and see the marshal. 383 00:30:03,323 --> 00:30:04,757 No marshals. 384 00:30:05,858 --> 00:30:08,020 Well, then get some help from the fort. 385 00:30:08,194 --> 00:30:10,754 No Army either. I told you this is a private matter. 386 00:30:10,930 --> 00:30:13,058 All right, have it your way. 387 00:30:13,666 --> 00:30:17,102 I'm afraid I've helped all I can. 388 00:30:17,303 --> 00:30:18,793 Favor. 389 00:30:19,872 --> 00:30:23,308 How do I know for sure Kaster has that package at all? 390 00:30:23,476 --> 00:30:26,537 - Look, I told you-- - This could all be a blind. 391 00:30:27,013 --> 00:30:29,004 You could be walking away with my package. 392 00:30:29,182 --> 00:30:31,207 - Cantwell, I-- - You better stay right with me 393 00:30:31,384 --> 00:30:33,011 till the package is in my hands 394 00:30:34,487 --> 00:30:37,513 If you think that thing's gonna change my mind, you're wrong. 395 00:30:37,690 --> 00:30:40,250 Besides, I think you've got better sense than to use it. 396 00:30:41,794 --> 00:30:45,355 If that package isn't back at the fort by retreat, 397 00:30:45,531 --> 00:30:47,761 you're going to be in very serious trouble. 398 00:30:48,601 --> 00:30:51,730 - I am? - Yes. 399 00:30:52,472 --> 00:30:54,440 All right, let's have it. 400 00:30:54,607 --> 00:30:56,302 What's in the package? 401 00:31:01,481 --> 00:31:04,007 You saw it yesterday. 402 00:31:04,784 --> 00:31:09,119 Oh, yeah, the money. 403 00:31:09,389 --> 00:31:10,879 Thirty thousand dollars. 404 00:31:11,057 --> 00:31:13,116 Of course. 405 00:31:13,292 --> 00:31:18,128 You retire, leave for parts unknown before the money is missed. 406 00:31:18,297 --> 00:31:21,267 Pick it up in Tucson, skip across the border to Mexico 407 00:31:21,434 --> 00:31:23,459 before they can trace you. 408 00:31:23,636 --> 00:31:25,627 Very nice. 409 00:31:25,805 --> 00:31:28,399 Is that what happened before when they demoted you to major? 410 00:31:28,574 --> 00:31:30,975 - Those charges were false. - But they did demote you. 411 00:31:31,144 --> 00:31:33,738 I couldn't disprove them, but I was innocent. 412 00:31:33,913 --> 00:31:36,177 And this time...? 413 00:31:37,250 --> 00:31:39,844 Everyone thought me a thief. 414 00:31:40,019 --> 00:31:42,147 Why shouldn't I be one? 415 00:31:42,555 --> 00:31:45,388 So now you want the money back? 416 00:31:46,058 --> 00:31:48,789 To put it where it belongs. 417 00:31:49,228 --> 00:31:51,526 The custody of the commandant. 418 00:31:51,697 --> 00:31:54,325 How come? What changed your mind? 419 00:31:55,234 --> 00:31:57,635 It's enough for you to know, 420 00:31:57,937 --> 00:31:59,871 if that money isn't back in the box by retreat, 421 00:32:00,039 --> 00:32:02,098 the loss will be discovered. 422 00:32:02,275 --> 00:32:04,801 I don't intend to take the blame. 423 00:32:04,977 --> 00:32:08,038 I can tell them you saw the money when I paid you. 424 00:32:08,514 --> 00:32:10,608 You and I left the room for a moment... 425 00:32:10,783 --> 00:32:14,048 And they almost made you a general. 426 00:32:14,220 --> 00:32:19,021 Well, you go on accuse me, I don't think you can make it stick. 427 00:32:19,192 --> 00:32:21,752 Anyways, I'll take that chance. 428 00:32:26,232 --> 00:32:27,495 Favor, I'm warning you. 429 00:32:30,203 --> 00:32:31,227 Stop. 430 00:32:32,738 --> 00:32:34,297 Well, go ahead, old man. 431 00:32:34,474 --> 00:32:36,909 You'll have to shoot me in the back. 432 00:32:47,053 --> 00:32:48,817 Favor! 433 00:33:25,191 --> 00:33:28,092 Kaster. Go get him. 434 00:33:28,261 --> 00:33:30,025 Never mind me, get Kaster. 435 00:33:30,196 --> 00:33:31,391 - Take it easy. - Here, let me-- 436 00:33:31,564 --> 00:33:32,963 Easy. 437 00:33:33,132 --> 00:33:35,100 Don't you understand? He's getting away. 438 00:33:35,268 --> 00:33:37,930 No, he ain't. He went into that box canyon. 439 00:33:38,104 --> 00:33:39,833 Only way for him to get out is past us. 440 00:33:40,006 --> 00:33:41,201 We just have to wait for him. 441 00:33:41,641 --> 00:33:42,733 You're sure? 442 00:33:43,276 --> 00:33:45,142 I'm sure. Now, lie back. 443 00:33:45,311 --> 00:33:47,109 Take it easy. 444 00:33:48,381 --> 00:33:51,442 We can't just sit here and wait. 445 00:33:52,285 --> 00:33:54,845 We've only got till retreat tonight. 446 00:33:55,054 --> 00:33:57,113 - Let's go in. - You're not going nowhere 447 00:33:57,290 --> 00:34:00,225 except back to the post and a doctor. 448 00:34:03,763 --> 00:34:04,992 Can you fix it? 449 00:34:06,032 --> 00:34:07,397 I can't do enough. 450 00:34:07,567 --> 00:34:09,001 Well, it'll have to be enough. 451 00:34:09,168 --> 00:34:10,658 We're going to the post. 452 00:34:12,672 --> 00:34:16,131 Not without that money, Favor. Do you understand that? 453 00:34:16,375 --> 00:34:18,309 Not without the money. 454 00:34:18,811 --> 00:34:24,079 If you're gonna be that stupid, I don't have to be a part of it, colonel. 455 00:34:25,518 --> 00:34:26,610 General. 456 00:34:33,125 --> 00:34:35,059 Of course not. 457 00:34:37,196 --> 00:34:38,459 Go on. 458 00:35:23,309 --> 00:35:25,004 Cantwell? 459 00:35:25,478 --> 00:35:26,912 Cantwell? 460 00:35:36,022 --> 00:35:37,148 How do you feel? 461 00:35:39,625 --> 00:35:41,354 You're sure he's still in there? 462 00:35:41,527 --> 00:35:42,961 Yeah, yeah. 463 00:35:43,129 --> 00:35:44,722 I gotta get you to a doctor. 464 00:35:44,897 --> 00:35:46,228 Not without the money. 465 00:35:46,399 --> 00:35:47,889 We waited too long already. 466 00:35:48,467 --> 00:35:51,801 I've never pleaded with anybody in my life. 467 00:35:52,304 --> 00:35:54,272 I'm pleading with you now. 468 00:35:57,710 --> 00:36:00,907 Pleading for my life. 469 00:36:01,247 --> 00:36:02,772 That's what I'm thinking of. 470 00:36:02,948 --> 00:36:05,076 No, not that life. 471 00:36:09,355 --> 00:36:10,982 This one. 472 00:36:11,957 --> 00:36:14,517 One for each shoulder. 473 00:36:15,127 --> 00:36:18,097 Brigadier general stars. 474 00:36:19,532 --> 00:36:22,365 You know when I bought those, Favor? 475 00:36:23,302 --> 00:36:26,602 The day I graduated from the Point. 476 00:36:27,273 --> 00:36:32,177 Swore I'd never rest until I could wear them. 477 00:36:33,345 --> 00:36:35,814 I came close. 478 00:36:36,949 --> 00:36:38,940 War hero, 479 00:36:39,985 --> 00:36:42,113 eagle colonel, 480 00:36:42,288 --> 00:36:44,916 desk job in Washington. 481 00:36:46,358 --> 00:36:48,554 So close. 482 00:36:50,262 --> 00:36:52,356 Then the charge... 483 00:36:53,733 --> 00:36:56,964 "Irregularity of records,” they called it. 484 00:36:58,037 --> 00:37:00,404 Completely false. 485 00:37:01,240 --> 00:37:03,937 I couldn't defend myself. 486 00:37:05,478 --> 00:37:10,314 Quick court-martial, demotion. 487 00:37:11,183 --> 00:37:12,673 I--- 488 00:37:13,018 --> 00:37:15,214 I thought it was all over. 489 00:37:15,521 --> 00:37:19,219 End my career as a major, 490 00:37:19,759 --> 00:37:21,591 no honor, 491 00:37:22,294 --> 00:37:25,059 no worldly goods. 492 00:37:26,732 --> 00:37:29,292 Nothing but disgrace. 493 00:37:31,137 --> 00:37:33,765 Then yesterday, exoneration. 494 00:37:34,707 --> 00:37:36,436 Promotion. 495 00:37:39,979 --> 00:37:44,780 Just one stupid mistake. 496 00:37:49,588 --> 00:37:53,115 I gave my whole life to the Army. 497 00:37:53,626 --> 00:37:55,321 Literally. 498 00:37:55,861 --> 00:37:58,887 West Point, Mexican War, 499 00:37:59,064 --> 00:38:01,192 War Between the States. 500 00:38:03,402 --> 00:38:08,431 I was a Southerner, I stayed with the Union. 501 00:38:09,041 --> 00:38:11,169 Lost everything. 502 00:38:12,011 --> 00:38:15,845 Even my wife, my children. 503 00:38:16,582 --> 00:38:18,414 Never saw them again. 504 00:38:22,521 --> 00:38:26,617 After the war, I had nothing, except the Army. 505 00:38:26,792 --> 00:38:30,285 Life of service, with honor. 506 00:38:33,833 --> 00:38:36,427 That's why I had to... 507 00:38:38,571 --> 00:38:41,336 Favor, I've got to get that money back. 508 00:38:41,841 --> 00:38:43,070 You're dying. 509 00:38:44,176 --> 00:38:45,666 It's my life. 510 00:38:45,845 --> 00:38:48,280 You think Kaster's just gonna hand the money back? 511 00:38:48,781 --> 00:38:50,545 I've got the power to arrest him. 512 00:38:50,716 --> 00:38:51,911 Take him back to the fort? 513 00:38:52,084 --> 00:38:53,950 You think you can put that money back then? 514 00:38:54,119 --> 00:38:55,280 Nobody the wiser? 515 00:38:55,454 --> 00:38:57,513 I'll put it back. 516 00:38:58,724 --> 00:39:01,386 Do everything I can to make it right. 517 00:39:04,830 --> 00:39:09,927 Well, I guess there's nothing for it but I go in and get him. 518 00:39:20,045 --> 00:39:23,709 Think you can handle this if he flushes past me? 519 00:39:24,350 --> 00:39:26,182 Yes. 520 00:40:24,109 --> 00:40:25,770 Kaster! 521 00:40:28,147 --> 00:40:30,081 Take it easy, fella. 522 00:40:30,249 --> 00:40:34,482 All you gotta do is give back the money and you can go free. 523 00:40:34,954 --> 00:40:37,321 You think I'd fall for that? 524 00:40:37,957 --> 00:40:39,391 I'm not stupid. 525 00:40:39,558 --> 00:40:43,290 I know where Cantwell got that money so he can't let me walk away alive. 526 00:40:43,462 --> 00:40:46,432 Yes, he can. I'll see to it he can. 527 00:40:46,598 --> 00:40:47,963 You got my word on it. 528 00:40:48,133 --> 00:40:49,794 [CHUCKLES] 529 00:40:51,136 --> 00:40:53,104 Your word? 530 00:40:54,773 --> 00:40:58,175 Keep out of this, Favor! It's none of your concern. 531 00:40:58,344 --> 00:40:59,971 Afraid I'm already in it. 532 00:41:28,874 --> 00:41:30,672 Kaster. 533 00:41:32,711 --> 00:41:36,306 - Don't shoot. - Ah-ah-ah. Don't move. 534 00:41:55,601 --> 00:41:57,899 I was gonna bring your horse back to you. 535 00:42:00,773 --> 00:42:04,767 Look, that, uh, package, I thought it was booze when I took it. 536 00:42:04,943 --> 00:42:08,937 Heh. All right, just give me the money and you can go. 537 00:42:10,582 --> 00:42:13,552 Well, how do I know I can trust you two? 538 00:42:13,719 --> 00:42:15,585 After you get your hands on all that money? 539 00:42:15,921 --> 00:42:18,083 I'm telling you, it's going back to the fort. 540 00:42:18,257 --> 00:42:20,316 [CHUCKLES] 541 00:42:23,595 --> 00:42:25,393 Cantwell is gonna take it back? 542 00:42:25,564 --> 00:42:27,157 You expect me to believe that? 543 00:42:28,267 --> 00:42:29,826 I'd rather burn it. 544 00:42:30,202 --> 00:42:32,227 Got it in that bad for him, huh? 545 00:42:32,604 --> 00:42:35,505 Let's just say it's my way of tying him to the wheel. 546 00:42:37,643 --> 00:42:41,079 Look, apparently neither one of us meant to be out here. 547 00:42:41,246 --> 00:42:44,341 All I wanna do is sell my cattle, all you wanted was a drink. 548 00:42:44,650 --> 00:42:45,845 But we are here, 549 00:42:46,018 --> 00:42:48,919 so let's get out of it best way possible, huh? 550 00:42:52,658 --> 00:42:55,286 If you try and take me back, 551 00:42:56,061 --> 00:42:59,929 I'm gonna see you and Cantwell both in Leavenworth with me. 552 00:43:00,099 --> 00:43:02,830 I told you, you'll be able to go free. 553 00:43:06,538 --> 00:43:08,302 I have to get it out of the saddlebag. 554 00:44:34,193 --> 00:44:35,957 [HORSE NEIGHS] 555 00:45:29,147 --> 00:45:33,106 Now, get me back to the fort. 556 00:45:34,620 --> 00:45:36,782 Relieve your man, private. 557 00:46:27,005 --> 00:46:28,837 - What happened, Mr. Favor? - Never mind. 558 00:46:29,007 --> 00:46:31,032 Go ahead, get the doctor. 559 00:46:34,379 --> 00:46:36,575 Sergeant. Sergeant. 560 00:46:36,782 --> 00:46:38,614 - Retreat. - It's right now, sir. 561 00:46:38,784 --> 00:46:40,479 Go on, get the doctor. I'll take him inside. 562 00:46:40,652 --> 00:46:42,848 SERGEANT: Retreat formation! 563 00:46:56,201 --> 00:46:57,726 Easy. 564 00:46:58,837 --> 00:47:00,396 Now the... 565 00:47:01,239 --> 00:47:02,968 The box. 566 00:47:03,141 --> 00:47:04,802 In the drawer. 567 00:47:19,791 --> 00:47:21,316 Now... 568 00:47:26,365 --> 00:47:27,855 Thank you, Mr. Favor. 569 00:47:28,033 --> 00:47:29,523 Now, we'd better get you to bed. 570 00:47:29,701 --> 00:47:31,191 No, wait. 571 00:47:37,943 --> 00:47:39,206 Souvenir. 572 00:47:40,879 --> 00:47:42,040 Your stars? 573 00:47:42,881 --> 00:47:44,076 Why? 574 00:47:44,249 --> 00:47:46,308 I couldn't accept the honor now. 575 00:47:46,785 --> 00:47:47,877 You're gonna tell them? 576 00:47:49,187 --> 00:47:52,248 I've always paid for my mistakes. 577 00:47:52,424 --> 00:47:53,585 I will this time. 578 00:47:56,061 --> 00:47:59,361 Now, post records. 579 00:47:59,531 --> 00:48:01,465 What's keeping them? 580 00:48:03,769 --> 00:48:05,533 - Where's that doctor? - He's right here, sir. 581 00:48:05,704 --> 00:48:07,001 - What is it? - Gunshot wound. 582 00:48:07,172 --> 00:48:08,435 He's in pretty bad shape. 583 00:48:10,709 --> 00:48:14,168 [TRUMPETING] 584 00:48:21,420 --> 00:48:23,252 - Major. - Out of the way. 585 00:48:23,422 --> 00:48:24,890 Sir. 586 00:48:40,572 --> 00:48:42,802 Your command, Wayly. 587 00:48:43,542 --> 00:48:49,037 Post records, monies, all in order. 588 00:49:00,091 --> 00:49:01,115 He's dead. 589 00:49:41,433 --> 00:49:44,960 A strange, lonely man, Cantwell. 590 00:49:45,804 --> 00:49:47,863 A good soldier, though. 591 00:49:48,440 --> 00:49:51,876 Strict, tough. 592 00:49:52,644 --> 00:49:54,908 Hard sometimes. 593 00:49:57,182 --> 00:49:59,583 - Not always right, perhaps. - Maybe not. 594 00:49:59,751 --> 00:50:03,153 But if he made mistakes, I guess he's paid for them. 595 00:50:03,321 --> 00:50:05,619 Well, captain, see you next year. 596 00:50:39,724 --> 00:50:41,624 Head them up! 597 00:50:41,793 --> 00:50:43,989 Move them out!