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I have called you here gentlemen

because I know you've served the government well

in the campaign against the Mormons.

But we need something faster than your stagecoaches.

As you know, relations with the South are worsening.

A stage takes just 21 days to make the journey from Missouri to California.

We need to make radical changes.

War could start at any time. People want news.

And the states must be informed so they can act.

In short gentlemen, it's now time to replace the stagecoaches.

I've thought about this problem and I have a solution.

Go ahead. If it's feasible we'll do it.

- It's just a matter of money. - Don't worry about money.

We'll hire men to ride across the states, day and night.

- Sounds impossible. - Why?

There aren't men who can cover these long distances

in Indian occupied territory.

There are dozens, Senator, in our own company.

It's just a matter of money.

We just need fresh riders along the route.

We'll study every detail.

To cover the current stage route we'll have to leave from St. Louis,

go through Kansas,cross Texas and along the Colorado river

and finally reach Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Allow me.

This will be our route.

What men could endure so much?

Slade, Charlie Miller, Haslem, Bill Hickok...

It will be a great enterprise and we'll call it...

The Pony Express.

Mr. Smith...

- Give me a navaja. - A navaja?

- Which do you prefer? - This one.

Wait. I'll give you your change.

Bye.

- Hello, Bill. - Hello, Frank.

- Have you met? - She's Indian!

She's Naobi. She lives with us. Her parents are our friends.

- She's very cute. Bye. - Bye.

Hello, Bill Cody.

I hear you acted like a man under Indian attack.

Thank you.

Hickok!

Shoot!

- Delighted to see you, Mr. Hickok. - Good day, Mr. Wadell.

- Did you see my partners? - They sent me here.

The fact is we need 60 men for the Pony Express.

Some have already been employed. Can we count on you?

- That depends whether we agree on payment. - Don't worry, we will.

But it will be a hard and dangerous venture.

You deal with the finances. Leave the rest to me.

How did you get this navaja?

- I found it. - Liar, you bought it at the fort.

- All right, I bought it. - What do you need it for?

- To defend myself. - From whom?

- Everyone. Bill Hickok says so. - Don't mention Bill Hickok!

He and your father are to blame.

I wonder why I let you join them.

- Money. - Who cares about money!

- You could get hurt. - I can defend myself, Mother.

- Bill Hickok says... - Has Bill Hickok ever told you

to study, live peacefully and be helpful?

Truthfully? He never told me that.

Listen, son. What would you like to be?

You want the truth again? A Pony Express rider.

Someone's coming.

Miss McGregor...

Hello, kid, I was expecting you. Sit down.

I guess you must be tired.

But Mr. Hickok, I'm carrying urgent mail.

To hell with it. Sit down, I couldn't ride for 10 minutes.

But the company...

Look, son, I'm here to relieve you.

I want to help the company, except...

I'm wounded, and not through any wish of mine.

- I'll do it. - Do what?

I'll keep going till the next change-over.

You're mad! You've ridden for 11 hours.

- You can't ride another 11. - But I will.

Yes, I'm sure you'll succeed, but first you must eat.

Mr. McGregor, bring him something.

Good luck and have a good trip.

- Congratulations, dear. - Congratulations.

Good day, gentlemen.

- Good day, Mr. Russel. - Good day.

My company congratulates you on your son's exploits.

We're proud of these men.

Boys, Mr. Russel. My son is just a boy.

- Well done, son. - Thank you.

You did mighty fine.

- You're a first-class rider. - Keep it up, Cody.

- My son! - They're waiting for you.

Hello, Bill. Here,here's your money.

The company's giving you a bonus.

Tell them to set up camp here for the night.

Are you leaving?

I'm going to take a look around. This is Sioux territory.

Yes, Mr. Cody.

- Mr. Steve, we'll stop here. - Fine, I like it.

- Are we stopping, Dad? - Come on, get ready.

I'll unhitch the horses.

Luisa, turn the wagon. I'll be right back.

- We stop here, Mr. James. - Good, son. Thank you.

- What's going on? - You'll have to cook, Agnes.

- Who says? - I never know anything.

- Did that young Ted say so? - I don't think so.

Stop!

Help me down.

I dreamed of living in a place like this.

- God willing, it'll work out. - It will. The land is fertile.

We'll settle near the fort where we can live in peace.

We'll make money, Luisa.

We'll work the land and become rich farmers.

What's wrong?

I was thinking of Mother and poor Father.

They too wanted to live in a place like this.

Let me help you. You silly thing.

Come on, my treasures. You can rest now.

The heart of a just man thinks before answering.

Thank you. It's ready, Uncle.

Don't be afraid, I'm a friend. My name is Bill Cody.

Welcome, sir.

This is my niece Ethel.

And this is... well, I call him William.

My good and helpful friend,William

whom you must forgive for his welcome.

What a fright!

I'm sorry. I'm the head of a wagon train and I...

We're proud to share our humble meal with the famous Bill Cody.

- Where did you get it? - What, Father?

- You know what I mean. - This?

I thought you knew what our weapons are.

Have you forgotten?

- What are they? - The Prayer Book, Father.

- Give me that knife. - This area is very dangerous.

I know the area, my son. We know it. Right, Ethel?

I've preached God's word to the tribes for years.

- Has she too? - Ever since she lost her father,

I'm all she has, and this is my life.

But you can't cross the country just with your Prayer...

Do continue.

You were saying, just with my Prayer Book.

- I'm sorry. - You're forgiven.

We need God's help.

If He wishes me to meet with a violent death here,

I accept His will.

I realize that, Father, but the girl...

She'll stop at Fort Fletcher. We're heading there.

Then you can join us. We're going the same way.

- Sioux? - Yes.

Do you believe the only good Indian is a dead Indian?

- I'll relieve you in two hours. - Please don't sleep, Mr St. James.

Rest easy. I'll keep a good eye out.

- Good night. - Good night, Mr St. James.

Good night, but don't go to sleep.

Where are you going? To play soldiers?

Look here...

- Good night. - That's better.

Bed time, girls.

Yes... Yes, Agnes.

Yes, all right...

Good night.

Mr. Cody, you gave me such a fright.

How did you get here without me seeing you?

I took advantage of your eyes being closed.

Go on sleeping. I'll take your shift.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

- That's an Indian there. - He's a friend.

In that case... good night.

Go to the camp and settle in. We leave early tomorrow.

It's a beautiful night. We'll make do.

I'm not tired. I'll go for a walk.

Don't leave the wagons. It's dangerous.

- Don't worry. - I'll prepare your bed, Father.

- Do you totally trust him? - Totally.

He's been with me for years, always loyal.

- That's commendable. - Strange that a man like you

after years on the prairie still can't understand these people.

You're mistaken. I understand them very well.

I have Indian friends.

- Are the stories about you true, Mr. Cody? - Some are.

Is it a lie you killed your first Indian at just 14?

No, that's true.

- Are you proud of that? - Quiet, Ethel.

Let her be. Don't worry.

Yes, I am proud of it, Miss.

It was a wagon train like this one

with men, women and children.

They'd come to this land to build a home for themselves.

They hadn't harmed anyone.

They were full of dreams which were never realized

because those savages decided to end their lives.

Yes, Miss, I killed one but I wanted to kill them all.

That's reprehensible.

Has anyone ever considered why the Indians do all that, Mr. Cody?

No one!

Don't you see that it's us civilized whites who...

take away their most basic rights.

We must move out now.

Do you think he's a scout for the rebel Sioux?

Yes, I'm sure the moment we drop our guard they'll jump us.

No time to lose.

- You're days late. - Things didn't go as expected.

- We're always on time. - You won't regret it.

The delay will be profitable for you.

Look.

- The latest model? - Yes, the latest model.

It's safer, faster and more accurate.

- How many will you bring? - 500 for now.

Yes, all right. But don't be late.

We're at the Fort. Isn't it beautiful?

- Mr. St. James, I'll buy you a beer. - Very well, Ted.

Make sure mine is this big!

Sit down. You don't drink. It's bad for you.

- We're home, Father Norman. - Your home, Bill.

- We're almost there, Mr. Steve. - We'll spend the night here.

You shouldn't camp too far from the fort.

Don't worry, we have the ideal spot just two days from here.

- Problems, Bill? - No, but we must be alert.

The rebels are still active.

If we have to defend ourselves, we will, Mr. Cody.

I hope it won't be necessary.

I'll go and see if they need something.

- What will you do, Father? - We'll set off again tomorrow.

- I must see Red Cloud. - You'll enter Sioux territory?

It isn't the first time. Don't worry.

William's from that tribe. He'll come with us.

- Is she going too? - Yes.

That's no place for a woman,Father.

I know what I'm doing,Mr Cody

You know I don't share your ideas about those poor people.

- What's your advice? - Leave her with the settlers.

- Please, Mr. Cody, don't insist. - Very well, I warned you.

Don't forget that, Father.

Let go of me!

- The beer! - Stop behaving like a clown.

- A glass this big. - I said you don't drink!

What's that?

- What did you say? - Nothing.

Hello, Colonel.

- Hello, Bill. Everything okay? - Yes, fine.

- Take a seat. - Thank you.

I'd like your opinion on the situation.

It's not very promising.

At first, only bands of Indians rebelled.

Now the entire Sioux nation is in revolt.

We're ready.

But it's one thing to fight 5000 Indians

and it's another to have 35,000 Sioux on the warpath.

The solution is to respect their reservations.

I get the feeling that someone for whatever reason

doesn't want that to happen.

Only the gun traders would want that.

We must discuss that too.

You know the Indians have guns.

Yes. We must find the men who sold them.

Federal agents will patrol the trail. Your friend Hickok is one.

- Where is he? - With the 7th Cavalry

near the Rio Plata reserves.

He'll be back soon. Rest now, I'm sure you need it.

Someone will find us those gun traders.

What do you mean?

There's a Pawnee camp six days from here.

It's a loyal tribe headed by a white man.

- Yes, Frank North, but what's... - If they offered them guns,

I'm sure Frank North will be able to help us.

Get to work.

- Mr. St. James, can I help you? - Come on.

Are you leaving?

Yes.

I want to apologize.

I shouldn't have said those things. You helped us.

Don't worry. You just don't know these parts like I do.

You see, I...

I grew up with people who always preached understanding.

That's very nice, but it can't always be applied.

It must be tried.

I try to understand, even though it's hard.

- What don't you understand? - The hatred in your eyes.

The savagery with which you can kill a fellow man.

I try to get them before they kill me.

We'll have peace one day

but only those who defended themselves will see it.

Did anyone ever try to get you away from this life?

My mother, but she died before she could.

My father was killed and she succumbed to grief.

- Where are you going? - To visit a friend.

Then I'll say goodbye. I won't be here when you return.

You still want to go with your uncle?

I must. He's all I have.

Even though he won't admit it, he needs me.

I hope to God you won't regret it.

- Farewell. - Goodbye.

Have a good trip Father Norman.

- Have a good trip. - Goodbye, all.

- Are you happy, Ethel? - Very happy.

I couldn't have stood it here. You're all I have.

Maybe Mr. Cody was right. Going with me could be crazy.

What could I have done here all alone?

The Colonel's wife had offered you her home.

- I loaded the wagon, Father. - Good, let's go.

- Who are you visiting, Father? - Red Cloud.

- Taking the book? - Yes, son.

- Doesn't he have one? - They never do.

As they say, the only good Indian is a dead Indian.

Where can I find your white chief?

- That's his tent there. - Thank you.

That's Bill!

Hello, Frank.

- How are you? - Well. And happy too.

Much has changed for me.

- When did I last see you? - Three years ago.

Three years... How time passes!

I was always alone. I didn't know what a family was.

But they welcomed me here. This is my life.

Come.

Can you come out? Look.

- Remember her? - No.

- She's my wife. - It was long ago.

You were buying a navaja in the fort's store.

- Naobi! - Yes.

With all this talk, we didn't ask why you're here.

- Do you need something? - No, thank you.

We're pleased you rode so long to visit us.

Go on, I know you. Tell me why you're here.

Give it to me. This is why.

We need these guns.

Bands of Sioux are constantly attacking us.

They're our sworn enemies

because we're friends with the whites.

I know they don't represent a threat in your hands.

I just want to know who supplied them.

- I promised I wouldn't say. - You must.

Thousands of Indians are arming at this very moment.

and not all are headed by a white man.

I must find these dealers and put a stop to their trade.

What I can tell you is that...

one calls himself Utter, the other Charlie.

- Anything else, Frank? - They said they'd be back.

- Let me know when. - I will.

Thanks.

Indians on the river are attacking Forsyth's troops.

Forsyth's troops are under attack.

Lieutenant.

Hold your fire.

See you soon, pigs!

We get out by nightfall or we die here.

I should go on my own to try and reach Forsyth's troops.

We don't know the position of the Indians

and we run the risk of falling into a trap.

Very well. What then?

But if we could join Colonel Forsyth,

the Indians' only escape would be by the river.

How will you get through?

I don't know. But I'll have to wait till nightfall.

Forward!

- I'm glad to see you, friend. - Wait, you're not home yet.

I'm sure we'll soon get out of this hole.

They're back.

But in good company.

You don't have any questions?

- No, you'll end up telling me. - All right.

All we'll get out of this scouting mission is a keg of beer.

- What if they find out? - So?

We're not soldiers. We don't take orders from them.

Any news of those gun traders?

All I know is that they've vanished into thin air.

I want to ram the law into their heads.

You've always obeyed the law?

- Well, I'm... - That's a good enough reason.

- Where's the beer? - We're going there.

I know there's a wagon load of beer

on its way to a firm who won't mind a keg missing.

- There's something I must do. - Okay, I'll save your share.

Seeing it's on our way, I'll drop in on Red Cloud.

- I could drink a whole keg. - Aren't you coming too?

What are we going there for?

To see what welcome they've given our friends. Come on.

He's sure to have warned his people.

And there's also no trace of your friends.

- When will they get here? - In one or two days.

What do you want? This is Sioux territory.

- We're after Father Norman. - He left.

In that case, we have no business here.

The white men don't honour their many offers of peace.

We've often talked. Have I lied to you before?

You have now.

What did those men want? When did they join you?

- I didn't know they'd followed us. - You'll talk in the end.

Let her go!

If they're your friends, go back to the camp.

- I think they're prisoners. - Maybe.

But we can't call Red Cloud a liar.

We'll have to go back unseen. Let's get rid of the sentry.

- Why did you let them come? - They're stubborn.

- I feel sorry for the girl. - So there's a girl!

- Wait here. - Hang on, I'm going with you.

See that Indian up there? He's a bad guy.

But don't you worry. He'll vanish in a flash.

See? Vanished.

- Now will you talk? - I swear we came here alone.

Let's leave the horses. I have a plan.

I'm not staying to mind the horses.

Go where the sentry was. You can see the whole camp.

And you?

I'll tell Red Cloud you went to the fort for help.

What if Red Cloud doesn't believe you?

Then we'll fire at them for as long as we're alive. Okay?

Okay.

- Talk, if you want to save her. - I didn't lie to you. That's all.

I didn't know Red Cloud tortured women. It's Bill Cody.

- My friend has gone for help. - They'll be dead by then.

You too. You're in my sights.

The soldiers will hound you if you kill the prisoners.

I didn't know you were a coward.

- I'm alone. - Fight one of my warriors.

- What if I win? - You'll be free to go.

- I don't believe you. - You have my word.

- But the prisoners come too. - I accept.

Friends, look over there.

They might have something to drink.

- Aren't you all thirsty? - I'll say!

Leave it to me.

Thank you again.

Don't mention it. And now to the future.

You see, Father Norman,

I wasn't exaggerating about the difficulty of the situation.

Yes, Cody. Thank you for what you did for us. You risked your life.

But I must pursue the path I've set out on.

I admire your tenacity,father.

But I feel you should leave Miss Ethel in a safer place.

I know a good place.

Go on, William. Go!

You want some too?

Well? Don't you want any?

Take it easy or you'll drown.

Don't you worry.

I think the beer has disagreed with me too.

I have bad thoughts. I feel like beating up unbelievers.

Listen, Bill...

I think that, for the first time, I'm scared.

If someone suddenly appeared...

- someone who wanted to kill me... - Yes.

- Guess what would happen? - They'd kill you.

Absolutely. That's exactly right.

- Kill me? Bill Hickok? - No...

- Stop a minute. - What are you doing?

- See that stone? - Yes, I see it.

I must say, your aim is good.

Quick, get behind the wagon.

Wait a minute. I'll flush him out.

Hurry up.

Cover me.

Please, Jane, let me sleep.

You're a brute, a filthy swine, a wretch and a scoundrel!

You didn't think you'd run into me! You're not leaving me again!

You'll grovel at my feet all your life like a worm.

You can come over.

- You're drunk as a skunk. - Who, me?

I don't like beating you in this state.

When you sober up I'll teach you another lesson.

Yes, sure...

Yes, sure... Is that all you can say?

Explain yourself or I'll send you to your maker.

Come on, Jane, please.

- If it isn't Calamity Jane! - Bill Cody! Glad to see you, Indian killer.

It's been a long time, hasn't it?

Hello, girl.

- And who's this? - A friend, Senorita.

- Happy, Father? - Very much so, my child.

I promise I won't drink again. It was the first and last time.

I never thought I'd see you here.

I came looking for him. This time he won't get away.

Tell him I expect him in Leavenworth in two days.

Don't worry, we'll be there. I'll wake him up now.

Wake up, animal. You have a lot of explaining to do.

Luisa...

- Come and have coffee. - I'll just nail...

Say when you're tired and I'll finish.

- I have to tell you? - Of course.

All right, then. Finish eating.

You must finish before Mrs. St. James.

Very well, my child.

- Where's your sister? - Down by the river.

- Dad, this'll be my room. - That one's mine.

Good. Then you might like to tell me where I'll sleep.

Look who's here!

Hello, Bill.

- Welcome, Bill. - Hello, William.

What do you think?

We're all happy to see you. What brings you here?

- Bad news? - Do I always bring bad news?

- I just came to visit you. - That's good.

So, Bill's staying. I think we can all get drunk.

I'd like a favour, my friends.

Could Father Norman, the lady and William stay here a while?

We'd be delighted. Luisa and I have lots of room.

- Well, we will. - Him too?

- Is that a problem? - He's an Indian.

There's someone you've forgotten and left homeless.

- Who, Father? - God, my son.

William is a friend to me and to all whites.

There's no hatred in his heart.

- Why is there in yours? - No offense meant.

We'd be delighted if he stayed.

- We'd be pleased to have you. - Of course!

- Isn't that so, dear? - Yes.

Maybe it was rash to return to Pawnee territory.

That white chief North needed guns.

He wants to use them against the Sioux.

That's rekindled Red Cloud's hatred.

Who cares! Our job is to sell guns, no matter what.

I know that.

But what if North speaks to Colonel Carr and we're identified?

- I see why you didn't go with us. - Of course. My duties are different.

Tonight I'm meeting with the railroad boss.

You can go now. That's all I have to say.

- Will we see you in Custer? - When the goods arrive.

- How is it coming this time? - By train.

The line's very close. Soon it'll reach Custer.

Make sure you're seen as little as possible.

The trains are guarded. It's risky to transport guns.

That's my problem. You do as you're told.

Move!

I never saw drunkenness that lasted for 3 days

I am not drunk and I'm going to prove it right now

- Whiskey! - Give him a whiskey

I hope it goes down hard and knocks you down

Listen, I'm starting to get tired.

I put up with you more than anyone else because you are a woman,

But any of these days I might forget about it and bust your head,

do you hear me?

Now you listen to me.

I never respected any man, you're nothing but a bunch of cowards.

I just respect and admire you Hickok but if you threaten me...

What? What's going to happen?

This is the right moment to see which one of the two of us is the strongest.

How many times do I have to tell you that I don't like it

- when you look at other women. - Other?

Where is the first one? Where?

- I am the first one. - You?

You animal!

Come here.

Stay put.

Do you want to explain to me what's the difference from one woman to another?

What's the difference?

See it for yourself. There's a mirror over there. Go.

Come here.

Give me a drink

Follow me. Follow me I tell you!

Come on. Give me that dress.

Give it to me!

Hello.

Mr Mortimer, Mr. Douglas, the company's surveyor.

- What does that drunk want? - Ignore him.

I'm here to ask Mr. Douglas

how long it'll take to build the railroad to Custer.

Is that a woman, or am I more drunk than I think?

She's an angel. You soil her dress by looking at her

You shouldn't have brought your daughter.

We could have trouble.

Excuse me, gentlemen. My name is Bill Hickok. You may have heard of me.

Meet the black sheep of Sheridan's army.

Isn't that what they call you?

Some used to, while they could still talk.

Please, I don't want a scene.

What can I do for you, Mr. Hickok?

I'm offering my services so that this nice lady

isn't given any trouble by that lout.

Thank you, but we don't need your help.

If you change your mind, just call me.

- Mind if the lady has a drink with me? - Leave us alone.

Two whiskeys.

Come on, my friend, be a good boy.

Hold it for me. I wouldn't want to be tempted.

Even a horse would look pretty like this.

Wait!

Just a moment.

Now is your turn to drink

Shut up, crybaby.

Why did you do that?

You see? A young lady

Come on, let's go.

Bill, where have you been? I've been waiting for you all day.

- What's going on Frank? - I've got good news for you.

Then tell to me

Those gun dealers I've told you about, they're back.

- Did they offer you guns? - Yes

- Did you order some? - Of course.

They said they would bring them to me. They didn't give me an exact date,

but they assured me it would be in a brief period.

Were you able to find out anything else about those men?

Nothing important. I noticed them distrustful.

The fact I'm a white man confused them,

they only told me they were heading towards Custer

Could they be the heads of the organization?

I don't think so. They seem to be gunmen for hire.

Would you recognize them if you saw them?

Yes

What are you thinking about?

- Something I can't tell you right now - Come on

I'd like you to come to Custer with Hickok and me.

It's a long trip and it's not the best time to keep you away from your people.

Don't forget I am white. If I can help you, I'll be glad to do it.

Thanks Frank. Tell Hickok to stay here, then you can say goodbye to your family.

We'll meet here in two days. I want to say goodbye to somebody as well.

- Where can I find Bill Hickock? - I'm sorry, I don't know where he could be.

A few nights ago he entertained us with his presence

- Do you know if he'll be back? - God forbid, I hope not!

Why do you want to see him?

Is it necessary to explain everything in this town?

If you're a friend, you shouldn't worry about it.

- And if I wasn't? - I'd make you change your mind.

All right, all right. Let's say I'm a friend.

Bill Cody sent me.

If that's the case, then go to the window and watch the hotel.

Allow me to pay this, I'm Frank North.

I'm Jane. Calamity Jane.

- What do you have to tell him? - Just that we're leaving.

We're leaving here.

The sooner the better

Wherever you go to, it's the same to me. I'll be there

- What are you laughing about? - About how impulsive you are.

You'll get to know me.

- Do you want me to introduce myself? - Go ahead

Miss, I have the pleasure to introduce you to your future husband

I'm very glad to see you, but we're leaving

Wait a minute, Bill sent me. We've got work to do

- Work, now? No - We have to go to Custer

Don't count me in on this. I'm leaving but somewhere else, right?

- I'm going to Custer as well. - Could this be possible?

What a beautiful coincidence, we're all on the same way.

Hey you, animal. Come here!

Pig, swine!

Hello, Bill, how are you?

Hello.

Bill... How wonderful. I didn't think you'd be back so soon.

Something's come up

so I've come to say goodbye, Ethel.

- Will you be away for long? - I don't know. Maybe.

A dangerous mission?

No, we're looking for the men who sell the Indians guns.

You never change.

- What do you mean? - It's nothing important.

- It's nothing. - I still want to know.

- Are you really interested? - Yes.

I wonder if you could live away from the prairie,

away from the fighting and problems.

It is hard to live here, away from all that.

There are others who do. Just look around you.

You want me to live like this?

It's not the time to discuss it. You must leave now.

We'll talk when you return, okay?

Yes, okay Ethel, I promise.

Goodbye, Mr. Hickok. We'll be happy to see you in Custer.

- Will you come? - Oh, yes. You can bet on it.

- See you in Custer. - See you.

Amazing coincidence.

I said, amazing coincidence.

Sure is... Amazing.

Would you have gone with Bill if he hadn't gone to Custer?

Certainly not. To hell with the gun runners.

Enough chat for now. Let's go.

Bill will be at the fort.

- Do you like her? - Why do you ask?

- Do you like her? - Yes, I do, I like her.

I think I'll marry her. I barely know her, but it's enough.

I've seen no one else like her.

- Let's go now. - I'm staying

What nonsense.

I said I'm staying. I'm tired of following you around.

Now get moving!

Listen, I...

- You were saying? - No, what were you saying?

That I've never seen you so happy setting out on a mission.

That's what I was about to ask you.

- You're not in a whistling mood? - No.

Didn't you want to change your life?

Did I say that? I don't remember.

- Where are they rushing to? - The Black Hills, for gold!

- Know what that means? - War with the Indians.

The Black Hills was one of the few sites still respected.

Yes, but who'll hold back this lot?

Why? Just because the hills are in the Indian reserve?

I hate to agree with Red Cloud. He wants all the whites dead.

But the peace treaty pledged to respect this reserve.

The Sioux nation has many tribes and not all want war.

- Will this provoke one? - I'm sure.

Look.

You know what this means?

- Is it of concern to us? - I'm sure of it.

- I bet Frank North talked. - What do we care?

If they want trouble, fine. We'll unload our guns.

First of all, the train with the goods has to arrive.

Then we should wait, or Mortimer will get suspicious.

You lot stay here. Frank would certainly recognize you.

I'll try to find out what they want.

- I don't think they'll tell you. - No, they won't...

But Hickok's in love with the girl. We'll get it out of her.

That is, if she knows.

I don't think we'll find them.

The gun traders will be out looking for gold.

If Red Cloud decides to go into battle it's because he has guns.

- In short, no point staying here. - Frankly, I don't think so.

I'm staying anyway.

I can't stay here.

If Red Cloud decides to attack, he won't forget my people.

- I must be with them. - What about you, Bill?

- Who are you afraid for? - Is there someone I should fear for?

I understand, Frank. Your people need you.

So you'll stay?

- Who were those gun traders? - Utter and Charlie.

Well, that's the reason I'm staying in Custer.

- Why is their presence so strange? - Maybe it's because of the railroad.

You see enemies everywhere, Mr. Deadtle.

I think you're wrong, but here's Mr. Hickok. Ask him.

Good evening.

Mr. Deadtle wonders why you're here.

To see you. Are you leaving, Mr. Deadtle?

I was just about to. Good night.

I'm glad to see you. I wanted to say goodbye.

- You're leaving? - Yes.

- When? - Tomorrow.

Why?

- I'm not running away from you. - Will you be returning?

Oh well, we'll have to postpone the wedding.

- Utter, is it? - Yes.

I've met a few by that name.

Think carefully. It could save many lives.

- The other man's name? - Charlie.

Sorry, I don't know them.

Take cover.

What's wrong, Agnes? Are you wounded?

Don't leave me, Agnes.

- Father... - Hide!

Your hut's on fire and Luisa's inside.

Luisa...

Hurry, son, let's go. You can't do anything for her.

Come on.

- Father Norman! Ted! - Come on, son.

Come on.

Hurry up!

Take cover.

Father!

William... Take care of her.

- What is it, Frank? - I'm at your service.

That is, if you think we can be of use.

That's what's left of my people. The Sioux wiped out the rest.

- Your family too? - Them too.

Thank your men for siding with my nation.

I'll see they're given whatever they need.

- Now let them rest. - Thank you, Colonel.

- What do you want? - Lower that gun.

I've had enough trouble. I bring you news of a friend.

Who's the friend?

- I have a letter for you, Jane. - "Jane"?

All right. Miss Jane.

- Who gave it to you? - Bill Hickok.

- Bill Hickok? Where is he? - He stayed in Custer.

I'll be off now. It's a long way to the fort.

You there... Wait.

- What is it now? - What does it say?

"When a man ends up alone, he remembers two things...

drink and friends. "

- What about women? - Keep going.

- "He remembers two things... " - You said that.

"That woman left. This wasn't her world.

"I'm drunk, which is why I'm writing to you.

"Remember that day...

"I swore I wouldn't drink again, and as you can see...

Louder.

"Maybe the alcohol is making me see strange things.

"Any minute now... "

- What does he say? - "I'll get a bullet in me.

"I didn't want that to happen, before saying goodbye, Jane. "

- That's what he says. - Thanks.

Goodbye.

Gentlemen, I have a message from Colonel Sheridan

ordering our regiment to go to Custer.

Do you know why they chose Custer?

Two of Sheridan's columns will chase the Sioux through the black hills

and from Custer we'll block their retreat.

This is the last act of the war, gentlemen.

- When are we leaving? - This evening.

Good.

Stop, William.

We'll get out here.

- What? Back so soon? - Yes, empty-handed.

As if the Indians would leave riches scattered around!

People coming and going. Isn't that so, boy?

I can't wait to leave. I feel a storm brewing.

Yes, a storm of gunfire!

We must wait for the last expedition.

Pity they didn't find gold a week earlier.

Then we could have collected the guns without a problem.

We'll stay here till the train arrives.

I won't let a few days deprive me of a wad of money.

You're the boss.

But I thought we should go our separate ways.

We shouldn't miss this chance.

I'm afraid for William.

There's something suspicious about these folk.

- Have you noticed? - Don't worry.

- They see me as an enemy. - We can't keep fighting them.

Besides, I think they'll all stay here.

Good morning. Good morning..

You win, Utter.

- Mind if I play? - Sit down, Mr Hickok.

Sorry, but I forgot... Is your name Charlie?

That's his name.

Utter and Charlie. I met two men called that.

- Well, it wasn't us. - Of course not.

They were pigs who sold guns to the Indians.

Meaning?

I'll take you to a friend so he can look at you.. Frank North.

- Is that a threat? - Maybe.

How do you know them?

I live here. I work for the railroad.

I'll check what you said. But you'll be in trouble if you're lying.

Utter and Charlie got killed. We're in trouble.

- Who did it? - Hickok.

- What does he know? - Utter gave himself away.

But he already knew something.

- Does he know about us? - Maybe.

I don't think he has any proof.

We better get out of here.

And fall into the hands of the Indians'?

- But... - Calm down.

If he gets more suspicious we can still find a way out.

We'll camp outside town and not alarm the townsfolk.

I think we have three or four days.

Frank and I will go on a scouting mission

and tell you when the Indians pull back.

- That's if they pull back. - They will.

- Is a drink all right, Colonel? - Just one.

- Bill, you're my guest. - Thanks!

They're the ones.

What happened, Hickok?

Later. You never know when you'll see your friends again.

Aren't you with your regiment?

Me? I belong to no one. I'm getting out of here.

- Washington? - Maybe. I'm tired of all this.

- She left, didn't she? - If you're going, go now.

- Lots of undesirables around. - Like who?

I hope Sheridan's men push Red Cloud this way.

Take it easy, my friend.

What's up?

Come quickly, they want to kill William.

Stop it!

William.. William...

You bastard.

- Go away. - The party's over. Go on.

Go!

Bill...

Ted, my boy!

Where's Ethel?

I'll take care of him.

Ethel, I thought I'd never see you again.

Let's drink to our meeting.

So tell me what's bothering you and let's get it over with.

I wouldn't know how to explain it to you.

I don't know how I could have admired you.

- Don't start that again. - You're a coward.

I don't think I heard you right. Could you repeat that?

I repeat... You're a coward.

You're hoping to get shot because you're a coward.

Ever since I met you I've tried not to forget you're a woman.

- I'm beginning to forget you're a man. - Repeat that!

Before you threaten me, I'll prove you don't need to.

Gentlemen, time to go to bed. The saloon's closing.

Sheridan will attack soon. He knows we're here.

Tomorrow we'll evacuate the town.

We'll have a camp for women and children 20 km south

and we'll leave some men to protect the camp.

- The rest will stay in town? - I have a plan.

It's important the town remains empty. I'll keep you informed.

Waiter! Bring us another bottle.

- To drink or to break? - To drink.

Goodbye, Ethel.

Please, darling, don't run any risks. Why must you stay here?

Don't worry, soon I'll be by your side again.

Bill, I'm so scared.

- I'm scared for you. - Nothing will happen.

You'll camp outside town and I'll join you soon.

I hope so.

- Goodbye. - See you soon, Bill.

- How are things? - Fine.

- You stay here. - Okay.

Cover me.

Hickok's coming.

- You're right. - Go to the window.

I think he saw you.

I know, but he may not be able to tell anyone.

- We're trapped. - Don't worry, we'll get out.

What's wrong?

Don't move.

- All over? - Yes.

Tell Bill...

He's dead.