1 00:00:43,633 --> 00:00:47,792 No, no, no... 2 00:01:01,029 --> 00:01:02,958 No, no... 3 00:02:51,836 --> 00:02:55,295 Well, let's get on down there so you can water these horses. 4 00:02:55,296 --> 00:02:59,681 Before that patrol back there catches up with us, with that stinking dead meat. 5 00:02:59,682 --> 00:03:01,482 Let's don't rush it, Hanna. 6 00:03:01,769 --> 00:03:06,115 You know, it just don't look right to me somehow. 7 00:03:07,418 --> 00:03:09,047 It's getting on towards noon and... 8 00:03:09,048 --> 00:03:12,582 there ain't no dinner smoke coming from that chimbley. 9 00:03:13,648 --> 00:03:16,484 Well, I was just saying, these horses need water. 10 00:03:16,485 --> 00:03:19,108 And them dead troopers are six feet already. 11 00:03:19,109 --> 00:03:23,576 Won't last till we get back to Fort Canby, I tell you that, come on. 12 00:03:42,416 --> 00:03:43,596 Anybody home? 13 00:03:46,746 --> 00:03:47,710 Tom? 14 00:03:50,890 --> 00:03:52,573 Tom Detweiler? 15 00:03:53,407 --> 00:03:56,271 You know, since that drunken fight we had yesterday 16 00:03:56,272 --> 00:03:59,419 I'm as jumpy as some old deaf virgin. 17 00:04:14,199 --> 00:04:15,133 Hold it there. 18 00:04:16,766 --> 00:04:19,033 Why, it's a little Detweiler girl. 19 00:04:19,574 --> 00:04:20,576 Hello, sis. 20 00:04:23,293 --> 00:04:25,427 You ain't scared of me, are you? 21 00:04:25,584 --> 00:04:26,550 My golly. 22 00:04:26,895 --> 00:04:29,229 She sure does look scared, alright. 23 00:04:29,278 --> 00:04:31,545 Where's your mamma and your daddy? 24 00:04:32,133 --> 00:04:32,983 Erschick... 25 00:04:47,998 --> 00:04:49,033 Lieutenant Porter... 26 00:04:49,034 --> 00:04:52,234 Maybe you and Sargent Rodermill better go inside. 27 00:04:58,085 --> 00:05:02,308 We tried to get the little girl to speak but she just wouldn't say a word. 28 00:05:02,309 --> 00:05:06,922 Then we took a look back in here and saw what they had done to her mama and sister. 29 00:05:06,923 --> 00:05:10,323 - How those two women were killed? - Shut up, Hanna. 30 00:05:10,736 --> 00:05:12,803 Stay out of that room in there. 31 00:05:13,471 --> 00:05:14,981 Lieutenant Porter... 32 00:05:15,154 --> 00:05:17,773 Chances are this little girl never will speak again. 33 00:05:17,774 --> 00:05:19,708 I seen it happen before, sir. 34 00:05:19,816 --> 00:05:22,536 - No men here? - Detweiler and his son? 35 00:05:22,838 --> 00:05:25,528 Yeah, we found both of their bodies out behind the shack. 36 00:05:25,529 --> 00:05:28,063 Also the tracks of ten hostile ponies. 37 00:05:29,269 --> 00:05:32,692 Well, I'll stay here with two men to bring the Paymaster through. 38 00:05:32,693 --> 00:05:35,216 You force-march the bodies on to Fort Canby, Sargent Rodermill. 39 00:05:35,217 --> 00:05:36,067 Yes, sir. 40 00:05:36,534 --> 00:05:39,100 - And take the little girl with you. - Yes, sir. 41 00:05:39,101 --> 00:05:42,094 I'll mount up, Hanna you bring the child out to me. 42 00:05:42,095 --> 00:05:45,095 Two married men to dress the women for burial. 43 00:05:45,388 --> 00:05:49,722 You five and Robinson hand over the range to the man on your left. 44 00:05:59,110 --> 00:06:00,531 - Hanna? - Yes, sir. 45 00:06:01,016 --> 00:06:03,083 Mount up and ride out on point. 46 00:06:06,069 --> 00:06:07,922 Wowee, they sure do stink. 47 00:06:52,128 --> 00:06:53,262 'Who goes there?' 48 00:06:54,128 --> 00:06:57,968 Sargent Rodermill, Lieutenant Porter's patrol. 49 00:07:19,345 --> 00:07:20,195 Baker... 50 00:07:21,190 --> 00:07:22,342 Baker. 51 00:07:23,921 --> 00:07:25,388 Come on, son. Up here. 52 00:07:29,798 --> 00:07:32,332 Baker, this child's name is Detweiler. 53 00:07:32,844 --> 00:07:35,578 She's suffering from shock and exhaustion. 54 00:08:32,089 --> 00:08:32,939 Come in. 55 00:08:39,872 --> 00:08:44,112 Mr. Gresham, that's Lieutenant Porter's patrol out there with four men dead. 56 00:08:44,113 --> 00:08:45,047 Who were they? 57 00:08:46,784 --> 00:08:48,718 Corporal Griesshammer, sir... 58 00:08:49,562 --> 00:08:50,762 Troopers Cudlet... 59 00:08:51,097 --> 00:08:51,947 Eames... 60 00:08:52,326 --> 00:08:53,176 and Gantry. 61 00:08:54,478 --> 00:08:57,515 Porter stayed at Detweiler's to pick up the Paymaster. 62 00:08:57,516 --> 00:08:59,516 First Sargent is outside, sir. 63 00:09:00,417 --> 00:09:01,267 Rodermill. 64 00:09:07,345 --> 00:09:09,192 - Yes, sir. - What happened, Rodermill? 65 00:09:09,193 --> 00:09:11,860 What did Mr. Porter let himself get into? 66 00:09:13,281 --> 00:09:16,092 Is the captain asking me to report over Lieutenant Porter's head, sir? 67 00:09:16,093 --> 00:09:20,277 You are my First Sargent, Rodermill. Now, what did you people walk into? 68 00:09:20,278 --> 00:09:23,012 Well, we didn't, sir. They walked into us. 69 00:09:23,675 --> 00:09:25,138 Always the same old thing, sir. 70 00:09:25,139 --> 00:09:27,684 Departmental standing orders which forbids us attacking hostiles... 71 00:09:27,685 --> 00:09:31,234 Rodermill, how did the four men get killed? 72 00:09:32,009 --> 00:09:34,303 Well sir, with two days gone... 73 00:09:35,062 --> 00:09:40,382 Coming down south from the paradise we saw signs of 30 mounted Comanches... 74 00:09:41,436 --> 00:09:43,436 Now, as far as I can figure... 75 00:09:43,703 --> 00:09:48,037 I driven a few off right a few off left, hided out, let us pass... 76 00:09:48,157 --> 00:09:51,542 and hit us from the rear and running fight out of nowhere. 77 00:09:51,543 --> 00:09:55,128 Well, outside of being sucked in were you satisfied with the fight? 78 00:09:55,129 --> 00:09:56,116 Oh, yes, sir. 79 00:09:59,023 --> 00:10:00,957 - Pour yourself coffee. - Yes. 80 00:10:11,676 --> 00:10:13,116 Comanches, Rodermill? 81 00:10:15,209 --> 00:10:20,689 Well, the first thing we found was their open fire pits fresh horsehide. 82 00:10:21,169 --> 00:10:24,087 Baked horse bones. Was plenty of game around. 83 00:10:24,088 --> 00:10:27,821 But you know, Comanches, they'll eat horse meat no matter what. 84 00:10:27,822 --> 00:10:29,248 That Detweilwer, sir. 85 00:10:30,141 --> 00:10:33,808 They found the homesteader's wife and daughter violated. 86 00:10:33,821 --> 00:10:35,290 And fresh murdered yesterday. 87 00:10:35,291 --> 00:10:39,303 Mr. Gresham, Comanches rape their own that's their idea of courtship. 88 00:10:39,304 --> 00:10:42,105 But they don't generally fancy white women. 89 00:10:42,185 --> 00:10:42,740 Yes, sir. 90 00:10:42,910 --> 00:10:46,377 Yes, sir? Well, were they or were they not Comanches? 91 00:10:47,007 --> 00:10:51,074 Well, it is up a little far north and west for Comanches, sir. 92 00:10:51,349 --> 00:10:53,322 There's some doubt in your mind then? 93 00:10:53,323 --> 00:10:55,885 Not until it was some doubt in the Captain's mind, sir. 94 00:10:55,886 --> 00:10:58,153 I'm the First Sargent like you say. 95 00:10:58,154 --> 00:11:00,888 The Garrison Women have got the word, sir. 96 00:11:01,630 --> 00:11:04,030 Mrs. Griesshammer and Gantry's wife. 97 00:11:06,644 --> 00:11:08,978 - That's all, Rodermill. - Yes, sir. 98 00:11:10,644 --> 00:11:13,178 - Take coffee with you. - Oh, yes, sir. 99 00:11:17,528 --> 00:11:22,594 Gresham, you handle the brave and comforting words you're the officer on guard. 100 00:11:22,595 --> 00:11:25,529 I'll do the Commanding Officer stint at the.. 101 00:11:27,288 --> 00:11:29,288 - Funeral services. - Yes, sir. 102 00:11:30,542 --> 00:11:31,448 Gresham? 103 00:11:38,414 --> 00:11:42,481 This should give you a second thought about your own marriage. 104 00:11:42,713 --> 00:11:45,667 It's a little bit late to take your advice, Captain. 105 00:11:45,668 --> 00:11:47,374 Is Tracey already out here? 106 00:11:47,375 --> 00:11:52,092 It's not my advice mister, it's a rule of the game. Bachelors make the best soldiers. 107 00:11:52,093 --> 00:11:54,827 All they have to lose is their loneliness. 108 00:12:13,974 --> 00:12:15,495 Comanches... 109 00:12:18,766 --> 00:12:23,078 Grant that they may not languish in fruitless and unavailing grief... 110 00:12:23,079 --> 00:12:25,479 or sorrow as those who have no hope. 111 00:12:27,766 --> 00:12:31,495 Sentry, Lieutenant Porter with Paymaster's detachment. 112 00:12:31,525 --> 00:12:33,078 'Yes, sir.' 113 00:12:43,515 --> 00:12:46,115 He leadeth me besides the still waters. 114 00:12:46,703 --> 00:12:51,245 He restoreth my soul, he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness. 115 00:13:00,438 --> 00:13:03,105 You two help with the Paymaster's detail. 116 00:13:06,065 --> 00:13:07,332 Thank you, McQuade. 117 00:13:07,442 --> 00:13:10,979 Riding the wagon in from Detweilers eased my arm considerably. 118 00:13:10,980 --> 00:13:12,847 I had to come in on a horse. 119 00:13:12,911 --> 00:13:13,978 I was born here. 120 00:13:16,482 --> 00:13:18,216 Now the winds just turned. 121 00:13:18,960 --> 00:13:21,694 You can smell the oven bake of the desert. 122 00:13:32,672 --> 00:13:36,248 Alright you men, lend a hand here. Get these trunks back off here. 123 00:13:36,249 --> 00:13:39,449 - Get them off. Get in there. - Hello, Rodermill. 124 00:13:39,565 --> 00:13:42,977 Well, how long it's going to take you to remember me? 125 00:13:42,978 --> 00:13:44,712 Well, if I move slow, sir. 126 00:13:45,965 --> 00:13:46,952 Oh, yeah. 127 00:13:47,832 --> 00:13:51,604 Carl McQuade was a CO here and you were his son, I remember, sir. 128 00:13:51,605 --> 00:13:53,419 How are you? Sargent, eh? 129 00:13:53,449 --> 00:13:55,458 Well, I ain't getting any younger sir. 130 00:13:55,459 --> 00:13:59,393 - Well, you were senior Corporal then. - Now, that could be. 131 00:13:59,871 --> 00:14:01,272 If I remember right.. 132 00:14:01,911 --> 00:14:05,140 - You was a little curly haired boy. - Move out to stable. 133 00:14:05,141 --> 00:14:08,008 Little old curly headed boy shall lead them. 134 00:14:09,088 --> 00:14:11,392 Care to step into headquarters, sir? 135 00:14:11,393 --> 00:14:13,793 Captain Maddocks will be in shortly. 136 00:14:13,889 --> 00:14:17,951 - He's reading services at the funeral. - Captain Maddocks, eh? 137 00:14:17,952 --> 00:14:20,843 Yeah, I, I don't place him. 138 00:14:21,516 --> 00:14:25,116 - Must be new since my time here, eh? - In here, maybe. 139 00:14:25,496 --> 00:14:28,963 Captain Maddocks ain't new. Not since anybody's time. 140 00:14:29,180 --> 00:14:32,145 He's been around this army for quite a spell, sir. 141 00:14:32,146 --> 00:14:34,480 You care to step into headquarters? 142 00:14:48,097 --> 00:14:49,201 Step in, sir. 143 00:16:03,157 --> 00:16:04,407 Sir... 144 00:16:06,157 --> 00:16:07,424 Stand easy, mister. 145 00:16:11,507 --> 00:16:12,674 Well.. 146 00:16:16,741 --> 00:16:21,158 Well I, I haven't seen a tailored uniform for... 147 00:16:23,391 --> 00:16:24,241 eight years. 148 00:16:26,517 --> 00:16:27,618 McQuade sir... 149 00:16:27,824 --> 00:16:30,903 First Lieutenant, Second Cavalry, reporting for duty under arms. 150 00:16:30,904 --> 00:16:36,704 Letter order 179, 19 May 1870. Headquarters, department of South New Orleans, Louisiana. 151 00:16:36,925 --> 00:16:38,551 I am aware of your name, mister. 152 00:16:38,552 --> 00:16:42,019 Your orders preceded you I endorsed them unfavorably. 153 00:16:42,485 --> 00:16:44,858 - Unfavorably, sir? - That's correct. 154 00:16:44,859 --> 00:16:47,511 And you're reporting in here a week ahead of time. 155 00:16:47,512 --> 00:16:50,246 Out here, don't ever jump the gun, mister. 156 00:16:50,472 --> 00:16:53,432 Don't be early and don't be late. 157 00:16:54,112 --> 00:16:55,677 Now... 158 00:16:56,552 --> 00:16:58,019 Since you graduated... 159 00:16:59,552 --> 00:17:01,512 you've been on Provo duty. 160 00:17:02,114 --> 00:17:07,048 And Washington got you promoted mister, a good 10 years ahead of your time. 161 00:17:07,877 --> 00:17:10,544 I needed an experienced First Lieutenant. 162 00:17:10,860 --> 00:17:13,256 Well, I was born here, sir. I was raised in this country. 163 00:17:13,257 --> 00:17:15,263 Oh, you were, were you? 164 00:17:16,127 --> 00:17:21,793 Well, tell me mister, what is the usual sign of the Llano Estacado Comanches? 165 00:17:21,823 --> 00:17:25,426 Say on moccasins, tobacco pouches? 166 00:17:28,759 --> 00:17:33,776 Alright sir, you've got me. First crack out of the bag, I don't remember.. 167 00:17:35,359 --> 00:17:39,070 - Well, you tell me when you do remember. - Yes sir, I will. 168 00:17:39,071 --> 00:17:42,460 But right now I think I can tell you where those Detweilers welch Comanches are.. 169 00:17:42,461 --> 00:17:45,661 The raiding party that butchered those two women. 170 00:17:45,933 --> 00:17:48,933 Coming in on the Paymaster's wagon, sir, I... 171 00:17:50,097 --> 00:17:53,164 saw Indian sign leading south-west all the way. 172 00:17:55,490 --> 00:17:58,641 They're headed for Kayson Wash it's high ground and it's timber. 173 00:17:58,642 --> 00:18:00,527 But Porter wanted to give me just half a platoons... 174 00:18:00,528 --> 00:18:02,102 - Sir, and I want... - Mister. 175 00:18:02,103 --> 00:18:02,999 Yes, sir. 176 00:18:08,073 --> 00:18:12,807 Now, you get that lovely brothel's stench of glory out of your nostrils. 177 00:18:13,535 --> 00:18:17,919 On this post a green officer leads nothing and command nothing. 178 00:18:17,949 --> 00:18:21,549 Until I have hand-tooled and troop-schooled him myself. 179 00:18:24,234 --> 00:18:27,768 You're aware of what they did to those two women, sir? 180 00:18:36,853 --> 00:18:38,293 Yes, I am, mister. 181 00:18:39,946 --> 00:18:45,813 And I am also aware that I have one under strength troop to control this entire district. 182 00:18:47,036 --> 00:18:49,403 Now, you button up. 183 00:18:57,037 --> 00:18:57,887 Now.. 184 00:18:58,753 --> 00:19:04,753 There are three things a man can do to relieve the boredom of these lonely one troop posts. 185 00:19:05,303 --> 00:19:08,170 He can drink himself into a straight-jacket. 186 00:19:08,203 --> 00:19:10,986 He can get his throat cut chasing squaws. 187 00:19:11,969 --> 00:19:19,053 Or he can dedicate himself to the bleak monastic life of a soldier and become a good officer. 188 00:19:19,903 --> 00:19:21,837 I hope you choose the latter. 189 00:19:22,704 --> 00:19:23,971 That's all, mister. 190 00:19:29,387 --> 00:19:30,354 Sir... 191 00:19:32,470 --> 00:19:38,204 I remember the sign of the Llano Estacado Comanche is the flattened circle of the moon. 192 00:19:38,787 --> 00:19:41,787 Keep trying, mister but don't boil a pot over. 193 00:19:41,887 --> 00:19:45,618 In the meantime you will attend Troop School with the enlisted recruits. 194 00:19:45,619 --> 00:19:47,269 And that's all, mister. 195 00:20:02,394 --> 00:20:07,434 Lieutenant McQuade, trooper Hanna, sir. Detailed as dog-robber to the lieutenant. 196 00:20:07,435 --> 00:20:11,502 - Which set of quarters, Hanna? - Bachelors quarters two, sir. 197 00:20:11,951 --> 00:20:14,384 - The other half is Lieutenant Gresham's. - Gresham? 198 00:20:14,385 --> 00:20:15,235 Yes, sir. 199 00:20:16,318 --> 00:20:18,852 Lieutenant Gresham is getting married. 200 00:20:18,985 --> 00:20:22,151 And you should see the young lady he's going to marry, sir. 201 00:20:22,152 --> 00:20:23,052 Why should I? 202 00:20:23,302 --> 00:20:25,334 Well, honest to God sir, I'm telling you. 203 00:20:25,335 --> 00:20:28,918 Just a look at her, she pulls your guts up tight inside. 204 00:20:28,919 --> 00:20:31,502 You get ice cold under the armpits, sir. 205 00:20:31,503 --> 00:20:33,037 And your stomach knots. 206 00:20:33,870 --> 00:20:36,318 I'd say you're at her pretty badly, Hanna. 207 00:20:36,319 --> 00:20:40,051 Well, a man goes crazy out here sir, all the time thinking about women. 208 00:20:40,052 --> 00:20:41,869 Wanting them, remembering. 209 00:20:42,035 --> 00:20:44,969 Knock it off, Hanna, she's an officer's lady. 210 00:20:54,155 --> 00:20:56,289 I swept out already, lieutenant. 211 00:20:57,048 --> 00:20:58,782 And I'll fetch some water. 212 00:21:00,229 --> 00:21:02,696 And firewood right after recall, sir. 213 00:21:04,806 --> 00:21:06,235 Ah, lieutenant. 214 00:21:07,067 --> 00:21:09,134 Just you wait you see her, sir. 215 00:21:09,403 --> 00:21:13,537 Never mind the firewood, I can't use you, return to troop duty. 216 00:21:14,534 --> 00:21:15,384 Yes, sir. 217 00:21:48,079 --> 00:21:51,479 Gresham? Join me in a touch, you got a new neighbor. 218 00:21:57,684 --> 00:22:01,350 - Tracey. - I'm glad it shakes you, Curt. 219 00:22:02,226 --> 00:22:06,026 I've known you were coming ever since you orders got here. 220 00:22:06,143 --> 00:22:08,277 It's you who's marrying Gresham. 221 00:22:08,705 --> 00:22:12,455 What could you know about marriage, you ran from it. 222 00:22:12,726 --> 00:22:15,393 I didn't, I had no choice. I was ordered. 223 00:22:16,664 --> 00:22:19,600 Very convenient slave driving army. 224 00:22:20,580 --> 00:22:22,914 At least, you could've let me know. 225 00:22:23,413 --> 00:22:26,006 I sent the messenger to your house, didn't he explain? 226 00:22:26,007 --> 00:22:29,229 Nobody came, It wasn't till weeks later that I found out you were gone. 227 00:22:29,230 --> 00:22:32,632 - Don't Tracey, please. - You didn't even know if I was pregnant. 228 00:22:32,633 --> 00:22:34,817 Well, how could I know anything, you never answered my letters. 229 00:22:34,818 --> 00:22:36,352 I wouldn't answer them. 230 00:22:57,956 --> 00:23:00,073 Don't you ever knock on doors? 231 00:23:00,657 --> 00:23:03,257 I had no reason to suppose it necessary. 232 00:23:03,401 --> 00:23:05,938 Gresham is my friend, you put an overtone in that remark. 233 00:23:05,939 --> 00:23:07,473 Most definitely I have. 234 00:23:08,156 --> 00:23:12,621 There's enough trouble out here McQuade, without stirring up more in the official family. 235 00:23:12,622 --> 00:23:15,586 - You and Miss Hamilton will tell Gresham. - Not by any decision of yours. 236 00:23:15,587 --> 00:23:16,854 Or I must tell him. 237 00:23:19,470 --> 00:23:20,320 Yes. 238 00:23:22,697 --> 00:23:25,645 A well brought up young man, aren't you Porter. 239 00:23:25,646 --> 00:23:28,199 Straight out of the book, a gentleman. 240 00:23:28,841 --> 00:23:32,177 Well, if you are, you opened that door and you saw nothing. 241 00:23:32,178 --> 00:23:35,348 Now get out and close it or I'll break every bone in your body. 242 00:23:35,349 --> 00:23:36,816 I'll meet that threat. 243 00:23:37,687 --> 00:23:39,221 If I were Tom Gresham.. 244 00:23:39,813 --> 00:23:40,680 I'd kill you. 245 00:23:52,845 --> 00:23:58,179 - Porter is a jackass he won't breathe a word. - And that's all that worries you? 246 00:24:00,503 --> 00:24:03,237 Don't play women's games with me, Tracey. 247 00:24:03,253 --> 00:24:07,704 Didn't take you too long to forget all about me but you can't forget me now that I'm here. 248 00:24:07,705 --> 00:24:08,879 Yes, I can. 249 00:24:13,010 --> 00:24:14,953 On the same small post.. 250 00:24:16,159 --> 00:24:19,916 You'll marry to Gresham knowing every moment what we have for each other. 251 00:24:19,917 --> 00:24:20,767 No. 252 00:24:21,059 --> 00:24:23,492 It can't be, you can't go through with it. 253 00:24:23,493 --> 00:24:25,227 You'll tell him or I will. 254 00:24:26,717 --> 00:24:29,317 You just break a man's heart like that. 255 00:24:29,632 --> 00:24:34,392 Scandalize myself by coming 2000 miles to marry a man and then not marry him. 256 00:24:34,393 --> 00:24:36,912 Dear, lovely, selfish Tracey. 257 00:24:43,339 --> 00:24:48,539 It's an eye opener to a girl when she finds that her body can trap her decency. 258 00:24:48,644 --> 00:24:51,111 I've hated you for a long time, Curt. 259 00:24:52,060 --> 00:24:53,853 I hate myself even more. 260 00:24:54,952 --> 00:24:56,244 God, go away. 261 00:25:02,147 --> 00:25:04,665 There's no need to take notes on what I'm telling you, McQuade. 262 00:25:04,666 --> 00:25:06,800 It's all in the standing orders. 263 00:25:07,933 --> 00:25:12,532 Now, as junior officer you'll start inventory at the quartermaster store this afternoon. 264 00:25:12,533 --> 00:25:14,800 This is an addition to troop duty. 265 00:25:15,042 --> 00:25:16,269 Now, Rodermill... 266 00:25:17,337 --> 00:25:22,610 Do you want to run Lieutenant McQuade down on this inventory business? 267 00:25:23,827 --> 00:25:24,766 Oh yes, sir. 268 00:25:25,396 --> 00:25:30,073 Well sir, here at Canby, we operate on about nothing. 269 00:25:31,044 --> 00:25:33,644 And each quarter, we gradually get less. 270 00:25:33,670 --> 00:25:39,337 But we keep sending the requisitions in and keep hoping and sometimes we're surprised. 271 00:25:40,934 --> 00:25:44,201 What tribes do they call treaty tribes these days? 272 00:25:45,443 --> 00:25:47,725 It's an Indian agency designation. 273 00:25:48,446 --> 00:25:49,421 None really. 274 00:25:50,515 --> 00:25:51,956 Odds and ends of... 275 00:25:52,476 --> 00:25:55,810 half a dozen tribes, who can't go alone any longer. 276 00:25:56,840 --> 00:25:57,907 So we feed them. 277 00:25:58,681 --> 00:26:01,015 Hanna, what's that picket rope for? 278 00:26:01,283 --> 00:26:04,350 - Squaw line sir, today is payday. - It's what? 279 00:26:04,579 --> 00:26:06,686 Squaw line, today is payday, sir. 280 00:26:06,687 --> 00:26:10,637 On payday sir, we detail our 60 totallers to the guard. 281 00:26:10,810 --> 00:26:12,425 Recall sounds at noon. 282 00:26:13,185 --> 00:26:15,919 We put a sensory on that squaw line there. 283 00:26:16,139 --> 00:26:19,269 To keep the drinking men from getting their throats cut in the Indian camp. 284 00:26:19,270 --> 00:26:20,737 Works pretty good too. 285 00:26:20,885 --> 00:26:25,221 But round about the third bottle those squaws get to looking mighty pretty. 286 00:26:25,222 --> 00:26:27,422 That is if you're a drinking man. 287 00:26:27,450 --> 00:26:28,331 Hanna. 288 00:26:38,286 --> 00:26:41,353 Lieutenant Gresham, you're a senior lieutenant. 289 00:26:41,409 --> 00:26:44,091 - May I ask you a question? - Official? 290 00:26:44,652 --> 00:26:46,919 Well, I won't guarantee an answer. 291 00:26:48,415 --> 00:26:52,282 When my orders arrived here they were endorsed unfavorably. 292 00:26:52,791 --> 00:26:55,191 Why didn't Captain Maddocks want me? 293 00:26:58,449 --> 00:26:59,663 Alright, McQuade. 294 00:27:00,544 --> 00:27:01,945 This is a small army. 295 00:27:03,093 --> 00:27:04,760 It gossips about its own. 296 00:27:07,056 --> 00:27:12,473 The word is out that you have been on Provo duty in the east since you got out of the academy. 297 00:27:12,474 --> 00:27:17,037 Because General McQuade saw fit to keep his only son in a safe billet. 298 00:27:17,038 --> 00:27:21,639 My father didn't get his star behind a desk, he got it under Sheridan. 299 00:27:21,962 --> 00:27:24,496 A son is a man's immortality, McQuade. 300 00:27:25,591 --> 00:27:29,540 There can be a lot of a clucking mother hen in some men's fathers. 301 00:27:29,541 --> 00:27:31,809 Oh, there's another word out on you. 302 00:27:31,810 --> 00:27:34,535 That, yours had you ordered out of New York fast 303 00:27:34,536 --> 00:27:39,202 when it got around to him that you were playing around with the ladies. 304 00:27:39,203 --> 00:27:42,137 - Lieutenant Gresham. - Oh, Mrs. Scarborough. 305 00:27:42,577 --> 00:27:43,644 Tracey, my dear. 306 00:27:44,422 --> 00:27:46,061 Mrs. Scarborough, Lieutenant McQuade. 307 00:27:46,062 --> 00:27:47,319 He just reported in for duty. 308 00:27:47,320 --> 00:27:50,865 We do need young men so badly on this stuffy old post. 309 00:27:51,204 --> 00:27:53,776 - Ms. Scarborough. - Tracey, Lieutenant McQuade. 310 00:27:53,777 --> 00:27:55,735 - My fiance, Miss Hamilton. - Miss Hamilton. 311 00:27:55,736 --> 00:27:58,602 You informed Lieutenant Mcquade that is a party for you two. 312 00:27:58,603 --> 00:28:00,776 The poor dear girl, she's so much in love with you. 313 00:28:00,777 --> 00:28:03,585 You lucky, lucky man to have her come all these miles. 314 00:28:03,586 --> 00:28:04,570 Yes, I know. 315 00:28:07,656 --> 00:28:11,656 It must be hard to get used to this loneliness and isolation. 316 00:28:15,928 --> 00:28:18,063 Denton sir, . WC, C Troop. 317 00:28:18,939 --> 00:28:22,344 Denton, three months $15. Total $45. 318 00:28:24,831 --> 00:28:25,698 Ah, mister... 319 00:28:26,902 --> 00:28:30,232 you picked up trail of approximately 30 mounted hostiles. 320 00:28:30,233 --> 00:28:32,217 Yes sir, at the base of these foothills. 321 00:28:32,218 --> 00:28:35,035 They bled off behind and hit you for four casualties. 322 00:28:35,036 --> 00:28:36,236 In this area, sir. 323 00:28:36,446 --> 00:28:38,646 Marks of ten ponies at the wells? 324 00:28:39,338 --> 00:28:43,938 - Yes sir, where the Detweilers were killed. - That's a day's ride from Fort Canby. 325 00:28:43,939 --> 00:28:45,006 Question mister. 326 00:28:46,084 --> 00:28:49,999 Were the Detweiler raiders part of your 30 or an addition to them? 327 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,134 In other words... 328 00:28:52,703 --> 00:28:54,903 Did the Detweiler raiders detach from your 30... 329 00:28:54,904 --> 00:28:58,638 or do we have 40 or more hostiles loose in this district? 330 00:28:59,772 --> 00:29:00,906 I can't say, sir. 331 00:29:01,629 --> 00:29:06,185 And because you can't say I've got to send Gresham out on a scout to Kayson Wash. 332 00:29:06,186 --> 00:29:07,986 Circling to the south, sir. 333 00:29:08,129 --> 00:29:11,596 Why to draw us out on a back to Texas Comanche chase? 334 00:29:11,919 --> 00:29:13,264 That has been tried. 335 00:29:14,342 --> 00:29:17,342 - Sir, I realize what... - That's all, mister. 336 00:29:21,901 --> 00:29:26,621 Drortmander, three month $15, loss of equipment due to the United States $32. 337 00:29:26,622 --> 00:29:28,084 Total $13. 338 00:29:37,403 --> 00:29:39,106 Hanna sir, RL, C Troop. 339 00:29:40,340 --> 00:29:45,741 Hanna, six months $15, stoppages, loss of equipment, troop punishment, a $104. 340 00:29:47,065 --> 00:29:49,424 You owe the United States $14. 341 00:29:49,723 --> 00:29:50,590 'No payment.' 342 00:30:00,463 --> 00:30:02,157 Recall. 343 00:30:09,634 --> 00:30:10,484 Alright. 344 00:30:10,880 --> 00:30:13,681 You pay up your jawbone credit first. Cash. 345 00:30:13,848 --> 00:30:16,400 And it's six piece a bottle while it last, cash. 346 00:30:16,401 --> 00:30:18,201 - Go ahead. - Three dollars. 347 00:30:20,112 --> 00:30:22,532 - Let the two quart men in first. - Two dollars. 348 00:30:22,533 --> 00:30:23,852 There he goes. 349 00:30:25,287 --> 00:30:28,287 Take your time men, you're going to get drunk. 350 00:30:59,013 --> 00:31:04,351 Now, any of you damn Yankees care to fight a well born southern gentleman. 351 00:31:10,547 --> 00:31:12,766 Watch where you're going there. 352 00:31:27,093 --> 00:31:29,896 - Any trouble? - No trouble, Sargent. 353 00:31:43,058 --> 00:31:48,429 - How you doing, son? - Well, I'm doing fine but they're not. 354 00:31:55,918 --> 00:31:57,203 Nobody died. 355 00:33:03,513 --> 00:33:06,913 What are you doing out so late? Don't be frightened. 356 00:33:07,850 --> 00:33:08,984 Come on now. 357 00:33:10,202 --> 00:33:13,885 - Is she alright? - She's the little Detweiler girl. 358 00:33:14,309 --> 00:33:17,376 She can't talk anymore, Mrs. Yates took her in. 359 00:33:25,173 --> 00:33:28,258 God, I can't stand this horrible country. 360 00:33:38,725 --> 00:33:41,215 Oh, she, she slipped out again, eh? 361 00:33:41,831 --> 00:33:43,498 Here, I'll take her back. 362 00:33:45,354 --> 00:33:48,488 Now, by next coach, she'll have to be sent east. 363 00:33:48,503 --> 00:33:49,531 To an asylum. 364 00:34:07,195 --> 00:34:08,662 Harness them up there. 365 00:34:10,994 --> 00:34:13,581 - Aren't these the immigrant families? - Yes, sir. 366 00:34:13,582 --> 00:34:14,849 What's their story? 367 00:34:15,731 --> 00:34:18,132 All the men are too damn mad to talk, sir. 368 00:34:18,133 --> 00:34:20,160 Leaving their crops and Snake Bend. 369 00:34:20,161 --> 00:34:21,881 Women folk forced the men here for safety 370 00:34:21,882 --> 00:34:25,677 when they heard about what happened to those women at Detweiler's. 371 00:34:25,678 --> 00:34:28,678 What are troopers doing in here before recall? 372 00:34:28,772 --> 00:34:31,106 Detailed to help the settlers, sir. 373 00:34:31,769 --> 00:34:32,903 Alright, Sargent. 374 00:34:34,894 --> 00:34:37,024 Would you hand me some pins, aunty. Thank you. 375 00:34:37,025 --> 00:34:38,484 I wouldn't put it up much higher. 376 00:34:38,485 --> 00:34:40,643 Is Mrs. Scarborough bringing more decoration? 377 00:34:40,644 --> 00:34:41,351 Yes. 378 00:34:41,381 --> 00:34:44,819 How many elegant affairs you must have known in New York, Tracey. 379 00:34:44,820 --> 00:34:48,655 - Well, at least our hearts are in this. - I'm sure they are, Mrs. Scarborough. 380 00:34:48,656 --> 00:34:51,347 You know, if only we could have known when the circuit minister 381 00:34:51,348 --> 00:34:53,948 would ride through to marry you and Tom. 382 00:34:53,988 --> 00:34:57,745 But then of course out here we never have been very sure of anything. 383 00:34:57,746 --> 00:35:00,540 - Well hello, ladies. - Oh my, Mr. McQuade. 384 00:35:00,541 --> 00:35:03,904 Tell me is there anything the officer of the guard can do to help? 385 00:35:03,905 --> 00:35:05,505 So nice of you to offer. 386 00:35:06,030 --> 00:35:08,538 - Hello, Lieutenant. - Well hello, Camden. 387 00:35:08,539 --> 00:35:09,916 Is this a duty call? 388 00:35:10,952 --> 00:35:14,987 - Why not? - Or a scouting party? 389 00:35:19,855 --> 00:35:21,189 Oh tell me, was... 390 00:35:21,979 --> 00:35:24,806 Troop D stationed here as well as Troop C once? 391 00:35:24,807 --> 00:35:28,937 Yes, it was supposed to have been a squadron command but then it was decided not. 392 00:35:28,938 --> 00:35:30,860 There was no major available. 393 00:35:30,861 --> 00:35:33,583 And Captain Maddocks couldn't be promoted... 394 00:35:33,584 --> 00:35:36,689 because there was something way back in his record. 395 00:35:36,690 --> 00:35:40,010 Gertrude, my husband insists we do not talk about that. 396 00:35:40,011 --> 00:35:42,849 Oh Lieutenant McQuade, aren't you excited about the party? 397 00:35:42,850 --> 00:35:45,651 Yes, and you're doing such a wonderful job. 398 00:35:45,914 --> 00:35:48,270 You know, my new dress that I'm going to make for the party. 399 00:35:48,271 --> 00:35:49,436 Yes. 400 00:35:49,466 --> 00:35:53,514 Well, I have the most beautiful gray, it looks like this... 401 00:35:55,297 --> 00:35:56,927 What you're going to wear? Have you decided? 402 00:35:56,928 --> 00:36:02,062 Well I, I got a pattern through the mail. And I'm going to try and cut it out. 403 00:36:02,151 --> 00:36:05,385 Hey, them ain't women them are kids. 404 00:36:05,834 --> 00:36:08,568 I know that but they got an older sister. 405 00:36:10,905 --> 00:36:13,372 She's built like a brick court house. 406 00:36:30,478 --> 00:36:32,346 Boy, that Tully. 407 00:36:33,146 --> 00:36:37,146 Sometimes I wish I had saved my money and bought me a guitar. 408 00:37:08,906 --> 00:37:10,706 Stop singling me out, Curt. 409 00:37:13,076 --> 00:37:15,143 Leave your window open tonight. 410 00:37:55,556 --> 00:37:59,023 I'll head out due south and follow every trail I cut. 411 00:37:59,506 --> 00:38:02,040 Any special instructions on that, sir? 412 00:38:02,165 --> 00:38:03,093 Well.. 413 00:38:04,748 --> 00:38:08,449 Examine all pony droppings Gresham, that's the best trick they've got in their bag. 414 00:38:08,450 --> 00:38:13,864 I want Comanches to make a horse perform on sun dried roots, man chewed leaves and cured fish. 415 00:38:13,865 --> 00:38:15,865 Now, as for the Apache, well.. 416 00:38:16,098 --> 00:38:17,188 You know, he's a past master 417 00:38:17,189 --> 00:38:20,885 making his pony tail lies about where he was yesterday and the day before. 418 00:38:20,886 --> 00:38:24,166 Is there some thought sir, that Apaches might have a part in this too? 419 00:38:24,167 --> 00:38:25,771 Unless you raise it, Mr. Porter. 420 00:38:25,772 --> 00:38:28,658 I'm still accepting your say so that it was Comanches that... 421 00:38:28,659 --> 00:38:30,143 hit you here in the running fight and... 422 00:38:30,144 --> 00:38:31,947 Comanches that worked those Detweiler women over. 423 00:38:31,948 --> 00:38:34,682 There was never any doubt in my mind, sir. 424 00:38:35,238 --> 00:38:38,175 Out here you live on doubt, sir. 425 00:38:40,285 --> 00:38:41,686 No further questions? 426 00:38:41,882 --> 00:38:43,949 Unless you have something, sir. 427 00:38:44,675 --> 00:38:45,942 Good luck, Gresham. 428 00:38:48,894 --> 00:38:49,744 Now... 429 00:38:51,434 --> 00:38:54,175 I'm going to warn the western homesteaders before Gresham returns. 430 00:38:54,176 --> 00:38:56,619 Mr. McQuade, let's see what kind of a troop officer you are. 431 00:38:56,620 --> 00:38:59,220 - Set up the courier detail. - Yes, sir. 432 00:38:59,241 --> 00:39:02,975 - This arm sir, will be no drawback, I can... - Porter... 433 00:39:03,389 --> 00:39:05,960 I don't care that about your arm. 434 00:39:07,130 --> 00:39:12,064 Four troopers were killed on your last patrol and I do care about dead men. 435 00:39:12,391 --> 00:39:14,058 McQuade heads the detail. 436 00:39:24,248 --> 00:39:29,346 Hersh, Spencer, Erschick, Drortmander. 437 00:39:30,160 --> 00:39:33,227 Head out for the blacksmith's shop, race short. 438 00:39:35,204 --> 00:39:36,054 Denton... 439 00:39:36,952 --> 00:39:39,714 Lead Mike out to the rear corral, on foot. 440 00:39:40,916 --> 00:39:42,850 Maybe it better lead you out. 441 00:39:43,572 --> 00:39:45,706 - Yeah. - Get out there. Get out. 442 00:39:46,948 --> 00:39:49,549 I'm setting up the courier detail to warn the rim Ranchers. 443 00:39:49,550 --> 00:39:52,714 This is how I want it on men, ammunition and rations, Sargent Rodermill. 444 00:39:52,715 --> 00:39:53,241 Yes, sir. 445 00:39:53,271 --> 00:39:55,938 A little curly headed boy shall lead us. 446 00:39:57,024 --> 00:40:02,522 That's the second time I didn't hear that now let's not make a mistake and try for a third. 447 00:40:02,523 --> 00:40:04,751 Maybe the lieutenant will like to look at the post courier plan. 448 00:40:04,752 --> 00:40:09,045 - We have standing orders on this, sir. - Carry out my orders, Rodermill. 449 00:40:09,046 --> 00:40:09,974 Yes, sir. 450 00:40:11,191 --> 00:40:13,058 Hanna, are you stable guard? 451 00:40:13,518 --> 00:40:15,973 - Nope. - You mean no sir, don't you? 452 00:40:17,585 --> 00:40:18,435 Nope... 453 00:40:20,937 --> 00:40:22,089 After last night. 454 00:40:26,670 --> 00:40:31,504 Was she worth $20 a month out of your pay, lieutenant? Not to tell Lieutenant Gresham. 455 00:40:31,505 --> 00:40:34,843 - Why you stinking back... - Now gently, lieutenant. 456 00:40:34,844 --> 00:40:36,071 Now gently. 457 00:40:39,771 --> 00:40:45,305 Alright, lieutenant. I'm going to cut you up into bits and then we'll talk business. 458 00:41:48,552 --> 00:41:49,875 Mr. McQuade... 459 00:41:52,138 --> 00:41:55,744 I take it for granted that my young officers have physical courage, so I don't condone 460 00:41:55,745 --> 00:41:57,699 their fighting enlisted men to prove it. 461 00:41:57,700 --> 00:41:59,567 By the captain's leave, sir. 462 00:42:00,326 --> 00:42:01,860 There weren't no fight. 463 00:42:02,504 --> 00:42:05,375 One of these doggone horses back here kicked me, sir. 464 00:42:05,376 --> 00:42:07,776 - Get out of this, Hanna. - Yes, sir. 465 00:42:11,642 --> 00:42:12,838 Mr. McQuade... 466 00:42:13,190 --> 00:42:15,417 I take physical courage for granted. 467 00:42:15,418 --> 00:42:19,085 But I don't take it for granted that my young officers have brains enough except to read 468 00:42:19,086 --> 00:42:20,487 post standing orders. 469 00:42:21,542 --> 00:42:25,368 You've passed the word to the first Sargent for two sections on this courier detail, 470 00:42:25,369 --> 00:42:29,407 fourteen-hundred rounds of ammunition and eight days rations? 471 00:42:29,408 --> 00:42:31,812 What the hell do you think I command here? A Brigade. 472 00:42:31,813 --> 00:42:34,137 - Sir, I can... - Sir, you, nothing. 473 00:42:34,138 --> 00:42:37,682 The courier plan is in post standing orders and you should've read it. 474 00:42:37,683 --> 00:42:42,188 One officer, two men, two days only to gallop up the 12 rim Ranches. 475 00:42:42,551 --> 00:42:45,657 Get away ammunition only and a full oat ration. 476 00:42:46,553 --> 00:42:47,403 Yes, sir. 477 00:42:51,037 --> 00:42:54,602 You're relieved the courier detail, you're in no condition to sit a horse. 478 00:42:54,603 --> 00:42:56,470 And get yourself cleaned up. 479 00:43:25,379 --> 00:43:28,067 - Good evening, Drortmander. - Good evening, sir. 480 00:43:28,068 --> 00:43:29,656 - Carry on. - Yes, sir. 481 00:45:27,021 --> 00:45:31,421 I wanted a prisoner to identify that tribe by and I didn't get one. 482 00:45:34,937 --> 00:45:36,541 And you, mister.. 483 00:45:37,834 --> 00:45:40,646 You emptied that gun like a wahoo cowpoke. 484 00:45:41,271 --> 00:45:44,500 Save a couple rounds, you always need them. 485 00:45:46,500 --> 00:45:47,667 One more thing.. 486 00:45:48,208 --> 00:45:52,704 As commanding officer I've the right to leave the post anytime I want to but you don't. 487 00:45:52,705 --> 00:45:54,905 So another time, don't be a fool. 488 00:45:55,052 --> 00:45:56,511 I wasn't a fool, sir. 489 00:45:57,381 --> 00:46:01,181 I had the right to leave the post too the minute you left. 490 00:46:02,032 --> 00:46:04,032 Now, how's that again, mister? 491 00:46:05,428 --> 00:46:09,045 Well, my promotion to first lieutenant antedates Porter's by six weeks 492 00:46:09,046 --> 00:46:11,298 so with Gresham absent on scout... 493 00:46:11,299 --> 00:46:15,499 I was automatically commanding officer the minute you left, sir. 494 00:46:15,747 --> 00:46:17,394 So as acting commanding officer 495 00:46:17,395 --> 00:46:21,098 I had the right to the leave the post too and go after you, 496 00:46:21,099 --> 00:46:21,949 sir. 497 00:46:24,204 --> 00:46:25,338 We're both fools. 498 00:46:27,588 --> 00:46:28,632 Damn fool. 499 00:46:33,669 --> 00:46:34,519 Damn it. 500 00:46:38,580 --> 00:46:43,236 - Come in. - You called, sir? 501 00:46:43,544 --> 00:46:45,478 Step over to the map, mister. 502 00:46:47,418 --> 00:46:49,237 Porter is three hours gone with the two couriers. 503 00:46:49,238 --> 00:46:53,058 Gresham, tell McQuade what you told me. He's the only other officer concern. 504 00:46:53,059 --> 00:46:55,982 We crossed trail about four hours south of the post. 505 00:46:55,983 --> 00:46:58,784 Between 50 and 60 hostiles moving due west. 506 00:46:59,181 --> 00:47:02,848 Ah, they moved west, then they didn't go to Kayson Wash. 507 00:47:02,908 --> 00:47:05,175 Well, live and learn, hey, mister. 508 00:47:06,004 --> 00:47:08,938 Where did they go then? On your second guess. 509 00:47:09,537 --> 00:47:13,204 Well sir, two places are possible, for timber and water. 510 00:47:13,999 --> 00:47:17,575 The upper reaches of Snake Bend or this area in here. 511 00:47:17,605 --> 00:47:18,805 Tell him, Gresham. 512 00:47:19,368 --> 00:47:22,235 They are in the upper reaches of Snake Bend. 513 00:47:22,677 --> 00:47:24,144 You saw Talking Smoke? 514 00:47:24,331 --> 00:47:29,115 Gresham and I have seen Talking Smoke's south and west on the horizon everyday 515 00:47:29,116 --> 00:47:31,050 since the Paymaster got here. 516 00:47:31,383 --> 00:47:35,382 Well possibly sir, a practical exercise like that might be added to Troop School. 517 00:47:35,383 --> 00:47:38,585 Oh no mister, that smoke was there on the horizon for anybody to see... 518 00:47:38,586 --> 00:47:40,053 that wanted to see it. 519 00:47:40,730 --> 00:47:42,422 With one under strength troop in this garrison 520 00:47:42,423 --> 00:47:45,259 I don't see any reason for panicking the non-combatants. 521 00:47:45,260 --> 00:47:48,274 Oh I see sir, if you're going to cut a man's throat in bed why frighten him to death 522 00:47:48,275 --> 00:47:50,609 in advance by telling him about it? 523 00:47:59,103 --> 00:48:01,437 Gresham, I've got to use you again. 524 00:48:02,402 --> 00:48:05,336 There's nobody else here I can trust with it. 525 00:48:06,547 --> 00:48:07,854 Tomorrow at dawn.. 526 00:48:08,683 --> 00:48:10,150 Take one section out.. 527 00:48:10,445 --> 00:48:11,979 Couple of pack horses.. 528 00:48:12,566 --> 00:48:13,580 Demonstrate. 529 00:48:14,456 --> 00:48:18,316 Ride like the furies, frighten the spitting vinegar out of them and turn them all south. 530 00:48:18,317 --> 00:48:19,614 Suppose it doesn't work, sir. 531 00:48:19,615 --> 00:48:23,107 Then mister, I will call on you for your third guess. 532 00:48:23,881 --> 00:48:27,673 And in the meantime, for the social amenities you may tell Mrs. Scarborough that... 533 00:48:27,674 --> 00:48:29,666 she may have her party tonight. 534 00:48:29,667 --> 00:48:31,267 - That's all. - Yes, sir. 535 00:49:22,074 --> 00:49:25,825 Miss Hamilton, you are very lovely tonight. 536 00:49:26,273 --> 00:49:27,707 Thank you, captain. 537 00:49:28,107 --> 00:49:31,041 So nice of you to arrange for Tom to be here. 538 00:49:45,126 --> 00:49:47,326 Mr. Gresham, thank you very much. 539 00:49:50,340 --> 00:49:52,540 Good evening, Lieutenant McQuade. 540 00:49:53,153 --> 00:49:54,273 Hello, Camden. 541 00:49:54,780 --> 00:49:57,662 Artillery punch, Owen. Stiffed with burgundy. 542 00:49:57,663 --> 00:50:00,797 Oh dear, this dancing makes me so out of breath. 543 00:50:01,820 --> 00:50:03,767 Gentlemen, gentlemen. 544 00:50:04,153 --> 00:50:07,087 Charge your glasses, and the ladie's glasses. 545 00:50:15,259 --> 00:50:16,513 Thank you, Hanna. 546 00:50:19,739 --> 00:50:20,712 Now, then... 547 00:50:21,447 --> 00:50:25,769 To the health and happiness of the handsomest couple ever to grace Fort Canby. 548 00:50:25,770 --> 00:50:29,010 - Tom Gresham and Tracy Hamilton. - Here, here. 549 00:50:30,050 --> 00:50:31,237 May they... 550 00:50:31,267 --> 00:50:34,984 May they have long lives and much, much happiness. 551 00:50:38,051 --> 00:50:40,385 Tom, I hope you're both very happy. 552 00:50:41,795 --> 00:50:42,723 Tom. 553 00:50:45,443 --> 00:50:46,339 Tracy? 554 00:51:02,613 --> 00:51:07,046 - Well lieutenant, shall we dance? - My pleasure, Camden. 555 00:51:17,213 --> 00:51:19,678 Tell me, why do they call you Camden? 556 00:51:19,679 --> 00:51:21,579 After the battle of Camden. 557 00:51:21,879 --> 00:51:25,263 But, don't let that frighten you.uh.. 558 00:51:25,630 --> 00:51:27,713 It doesn't. Should it? 559 00:51:28,596 --> 00:51:30,296 I haven't decided yet. 560 00:52:02,261 --> 00:52:04,740 We get the next dance, young man. 561 00:52:05,153 --> 00:52:08,990 Do me a favor and give an old lady a glass of punch, will you? 562 00:52:08,991 --> 00:52:11,573 - But Tracy, it's a wonderful party. - Yes, sir. 563 00:52:11,574 --> 00:52:13,743 Tracy, it's just as exciting as I knew it would be. 564 00:52:13,744 --> 00:52:15,857 - You're a lovely couple. - Thank you so much. 565 00:52:15,858 --> 00:52:19,392 - Would you excuse me please? - Well, of course, dear. 566 00:52:20,298 --> 00:52:20,895 A little punch? 567 00:52:20,925 --> 00:52:22,859 - A good idea. - Yes, why not? 568 00:53:04,479 --> 00:53:07,213 I can't live like this. I'm not this kind. 569 00:53:32,217 --> 00:53:33,618 Now, tell me, Tracy.. 570 00:53:34,966 --> 00:53:35,900 That.. 571 00:53:36,674 --> 00:53:38,874 He did that without your consent. 572 00:53:45,868 --> 00:53:47,135 Oh, you've told me. 573 00:53:47,309 --> 00:53:49,532 Gresham, I don't want you to think she had you... 574 00:53:49,533 --> 00:53:50,867 Don't enter into it. 575 00:53:52,380 --> 00:53:54,514 Only Miss Hamilton's reputation. 576 00:53:56,725 --> 00:53:57,992 I'll take her home. 577 00:54:08,778 --> 00:54:10,409 Well mister.. 578 00:54:11,798 --> 00:54:13,382 I find you alone. 579 00:54:14,617 --> 00:54:19,236 With all due respect to your rank sir, I don't give a damn how you find me. 580 00:54:19,237 --> 00:54:22,972 You don't like the cut of my jib and I'm not exactly in love with you. 581 00:54:22,973 --> 00:54:25,781 Without knowing me, you endorse my orders unfavorably. 582 00:54:25,782 --> 00:54:29,720 So when I put in for reassignment, will you endorse favorably? 583 00:54:29,721 --> 00:54:31,578 Not a chance, mister. 584 00:54:32,923 --> 00:54:34,332 You can break.. 585 00:54:35,304 --> 00:54:36,862 But you can't quit. 586 00:55:12,626 --> 00:55:13,875 Damn you. 587 00:55:15,231 --> 00:55:18,102 Blast your stinking yellow-bellied army. 588 00:55:19,105 --> 00:55:21,742 May the Lord tear your eyes out. 589 00:55:22,585 --> 00:55:25,119 - Oh, wait a minute. - What is it, man? 590 00:55:25,195 --> 00:55:26,045 Hostiles. 591 00:55:26,247 --> 00:55:28,214 Hundred Indians hacked up my whole family. 592 00:55:28,215 --> 00:55:29,065 Look, I.. 593 00:55:29,787 --> 00:55:31,495 Will you rot in hell? 594 00:55:31,836 --> 00:55:33,612 Will you rot in hell? 595 00:55:38,249 --> 00:55:39,850 My wife, my kids.. 596 00:55:42,368 --> 00:55:44,046 Will you rot in hell? 597 00:55:47,283 --> 00:55:48,133 Hanna? 598 00:55:54,349 --> 00:55:57,804 Hanna, tell Mr. Gresham to report to me in my quarters. 599 00:55:57,805 --> 00:55:58,655 Yes, sir. 600 00:55:59,310 --> 00:56:00,804 - Denton... - Yes, sir. 601 00:56:00,991 --> 00:56:02,591 - See to him. - Yes, sir. 602 00:56:02,646 --> 00:56:03,780 Don't worry, man. 603 00:57:01,360 --> 00:57:04,450 Well Tracy, we cut the heart out of him. 604 00:57:05,535 --> 00:57:07,332 I'm so cold inside. 605 00:57:08,918 --> 00:57:13,385 Must be like dying is from the inside out getting colder and colder. 606 00:57:15,536 --> 00:57:17,670 Godspeed to you, Thomas Gresham. 607 00:57:20,362 --> 00:57:24,022 All your family has really done in all the years you told me about is... 608 00:57:24,023 --> 00:57:29,290 is to breed a blood stock of casual gentleman killers and I think it's horrible. 609 00:57:31,011 --> 00:57:32,678 But we wear clean shirts. 610 00:57:36,282 --> 00:57:38,749 Whenever we can get the laundry done. 611 00:59:02,372 --> 00:59:05,331 Unless Mr. Gresham turns south before he got to Snake Bend before he got to Snake Bend 612 00:59:05,332 --> 00:59:09,947 I do not understand why you or one of your couriers didn't cross his trail. 613 00:59:09,948 --> 00:59:11,978 We didn't even see his cook-fire, sir. 614 00:59:11,979 --> 00:59:16,540 Well, if he turned south before he reach Snake Bend you couldn't see his cook-fires. 615 00:59:16,541 --> 00:59:18,608 There's high ground in between. 616 00:59:21,398 --> 00:59:22,292 Mr. Porter... 617 00:59:23,346 --> 00:59:24,546 you look worn out. 618 00:59:25,922 --> 00:59:26,772 Turn in. 619 00:59:28,124 --> 00:59:29,124 Thank you, sir. 620 00:59:38,131 --> 00:59:40,065 You read Shakespeare, mister? 621 00:59:41,974 --> 00:59:43,242 Do I what? 622 00:59:44,323 --> 00:59:46,123 Posture a victory always... 623 00:59:46,351 --> 00:59:48,912 For we are all born with a debt to death. 624 00:59:48,913 --> 00:59:51,647 Pay it today and we don't owe it tomorrow. 625 00:59:52,958 --> 00:59:56,346 Let's find out why Mr. Gresham headed into the dessert. 626 00:59:56,347 --> 00:59:58,414 - Saddle up, mister. - Yes, sir. 627 01:00:21,101 --> 01:00:23,701 No sign of Gresham so far today either. 628 01:00:25,397 --> 01:00:28,331 What's your thought on it? Is he still alive? 629 01:00:29,080 --> 01:00:31,551 Lieutenant McQuade, I have three superstitions. 630 01:00:31,552 --> 01:00:34,049 One is I never call the death turn on a man. 631 01:00:34,050 --> 01:00:35,192 For or against. 632 01:00:35,929 --> 01:00:37,396 Alright, I'll shut up. 633 01:00:37,797 --> 01:00:41,679 But let's get one thing straight right now I'll take hazing and I'll eat stable gurry 634 01:00:41,680 --> 01:00:45,018 from the troop commander but I won't take it from you, top soldier. 635 01:00:45,019 --> 01:00:48,019 Now, McQuade, I'm going to do you a favor now. 636 01:00:49,407 --> 01:00:51,966 The old man is given it to you no worse than you asked to every other new 637 01:00:51,967 --> 01:00:54,162 joined Lieutenant whoever worked for him. 638 01:00:54,163 --> 01:00:55,697 Don't take it personal. 639 01:00:55,948 --> 01:00:57,706 He's just pounding you down a size. 640 01:00:57,707 --> 01:01:01,173 Making you pitch your own peg hole like he does to everybody else, that's all. 641 01:01:01,174 --> 01:01:02,344 No, it's not all. 642 01:01:03,173 --> 01:01:06,145 Captain Maddocks ever served out here under my father? 643 01:01:06,146 --> 01:01:06,996 Did he? 644 01:01:08,132 --> 01:01:11,453 I never heard the captain say, sir. Why? 645 01:01:13,373 --> 01:01:16,040 It's me personally with Captain Maddocks. 646 01:01:16,629 --> 01:01:21,096 You know, I have a feeling he's paying me off for my father somehow. 647 01:01:21,827 --> 01:01:24,694 You served under my father at Chapultepec... 648 01:01:25,105 --> 01:01:26,396 And you know why. 649 01:01:27,261 --> 01:01:30,337 Why he stand barefooted on a barbed wire fence and lash 650 01:01:30,338 --> 01:01:34,960 a wildcat to death with a live rattlesnake but he'll get the job done every time. 651 01:01:34,961 --> 01:01:36,295 Lieutenant McQuade.. 652 01:01:36,516 --> 01:01:38,777 I'm going to do you another favor now. 653 01:01:38,778 --> 01:01:43,167 I'm going to tell you the odd teeth I never heard that last remark. 654 01:01:43,168 --> 01:01:44,968 I don't like officers much. 655 01:01:45,287 --> 01:01:46,621 And I don't have to. 656 01:01:47,071 --> 01:01:48,671 But I got to trust them. 657 01:01:49,018 --> 01:01:53,418 I don't know what a gentleman is but a real one ain't a back biter. 658 01:01:53,963 --> 01:01:57,526 Ain't nothing but this stinking job out here in Captain Maddocks. 659 01:01:57,527 --> 01:02:01,275 It wouldn't be possible for him to let personalities enter into it. 660 01:02:01,276 --> 01:02:03,210 He's not a young man anymore. 661 01:02:03,399 --> 01:02:06,866 He maybe pettish and finicky but he ain't vindictive. 662 01:02:35,304 --> 01:02:39,760 Twenty, twenty-twenty five unshod ponies, I make it. 663 01:02:40,255 --> 01:02:42,757 It means they've split up. 664 01:02:50,134 --> 01:02:51,255 Oats. 665 01:02:54,883 --> 01:02:57,217 They're feeding the ponies on oats. 666 01:03:01,255 --> 01:03:02,656 Probably Comanche. 667 01:03:07,624 --> 01:03:09,733 And by Gary it is Comanche. 668 01:03:13,055 --> 01:03:14,870 Llano Estacado mark. 669 01:03:22,690 --> 01:03:25,824 Let's push on find a bivouac area for the night. 670 01:04:24,636 --> 01:04:27,570 This is your bivouac area for the night, sir. 671 01:04:28,937 --> 01:04:31,804 Sargent, dismount and all settle. Rodermill. 672 01:04:35,433 --> 01:04:38,242 Place on picket-in just before full dark. 673 01:04:38,516 --> 01:04:40,827 Then bring all the mounts in close in on a picket rope. 674 01:04:40,828 --> 01:04:43,806 - Cook-fire, sir? - Cook-fire out at full dark. 675 01:04:43,807 --> 01:04:44,657 Yes, sir. 676 01:04:45,842 --> 01:04:46,692 Hanna. 677 01:04:47,789 --> 01:04:49,589 Push the men out 400 yards. 678 01:04:49,887 --> 01:04:52,821 Off saddle line the sight of the guide on me. 679 01:04:56,492 --> 01:04:58,694 Lots of squat fire, keep them low. 680 01:04:58,695 --> 01:05:01,779 Step up, payday is coming. Dismount, lead out. 681 01:05:06,229 --> 01:05:08,816 No sign of Gresham all this day's march either, right? 682 01:05:08,817 --> 01:05:09,667 No, sir. 683 01:05:17,441 --> 01:05:18,291 Thank you. 684 01:05:24,868 --> 01:05:27,953 You saw that trail we crossed a couple hours back, sir? 685 01:05:27,954 --> 01:05:32,532 Eighteen ponies mister, headed north crossed our line of march about 10:00 this morning. 686 01:05:32,533 --> 01:05:35,607 I made it 20 to 25 sir, crossed about dawn. 687 01:05:36,162 --> 01:05:39,296 - I was undoubtedly wrong, sir. - You were, sir. 688 01:05:41,351 --> 01:05:43,618 There are oats in that trail, sir. 689 01:05:44,072 --> 01:05:46,539 Well that's quite right, Mr. McQuade. 690 01:05:47,136 --> 01:05:48,336 You're picking up. 691 01:05:49,688 --> 01:05:52,688 - It was a Comanche trail, sir. - Well, now... 692 01:05:52,955 --> 01:05:54,222 Comanche mark, sir. 693 01:05:55,100 --> 01:05:58,367 Flattened circle of the moon, Llano Estacado mark. 694 01:05:58,484 --> 01:06:01,568 And those oats they're feeding their ponies must have been second cavalry oats. 695 01:06:01,569 --> 01:06:04,836 Mr. Gresham's oats. Where else will they get oats? 696 01:06:05,668 --> 01:06:08,005 So, what's your insinuating I do, mister? 697 01:06:08,006 --> 01:06:12,273 Is to hot tail it north on that trail, round up that party of 18. 698 01:06:12,706 --> 01:06:15,079 Beat it out of them what they did to Gresham and his patrol 699 01:06:15,080 --> 01:06:17,215 before they stole his field issue of oats, is that it? 700 01:06:17,216 --> 01:06:19,016 Yes sir, that's exactly it. 701 01:06:19,020 --> 01:06:22,306 This a very good bivouac area, Mr. McQuade. 702 01:06:22,530 --> 01:06:25,331 And it has a very ripe smell to go with it. 703 01:06:27,032 --> 01:06:29,566 Must be a dead coyote on the rye, sir. 704 01:06:30,649 --> 01:06:32,583 Wind shifted to blow it down. 705 01:06:34,288 --> 01:06:37,022 Oats grow wild, so I've been told, mister. 706 01:06:37,869 --> 01:06:40,536 Wild oats have smaller kernels, narrower. 707 01:06:41,432 --> 01:06:43,299 Issue oats are cultivated... 708 01:06:43,948 --> 01:06:46,956 Fat kernels, short snub husks.. 709 01:06:47,927 --> 01:06:48,861 Short tassels. 710 01:06:50,051 --> 01:06:52,949 You make a complete study of the matter when you have time, mister. 711 01:06:52,950 --> 01:06:54,017 Yes sir, I will. 712 01:06:54,733 --> 01:06:56,867 And now, you take a deep breath. 713 01:06:58,499 --> 01:07:00,472 Take a deep breath. 714 01:07:01,400 --> 01:07:05,720 Get that smell in your nostrils and then you tell me one more time... 715 01:07:05,721 --> 01:07:08,206 that it's a dead coyote. 716 01:07:23,437 --> 01:07:26,037 Alright, Mr. McQuade, come on down here. 717 01:07:27,791 --> 01:07:29,444 Come on. 718 01:07:42,681 --> 01:07:44,681 Take a good look, Mr. McQuade. 719 01:07:46,371 --> 01:07:48,238 You smell the smell, mister. 720 01:07:48,782 --> 01:07:52,516 And it was a dead coyote and that was a military mistake. 721 01:07:53,636 --> 01:07:55,912 You found oats on the trail and that was a and they were issue oats 722 01:07:55,913 --> 01:07:58,047 and that was a military mistake. 723 01:07:59,349 --> 01:08:02,140 This is not a school room, Mr. McQuade. 724 01:08:03,075 --> 01:08:08,199 Out here when you fail in a subject you do not go to the blackboard and try again. 725 01:08:08,200 --> 01:08:09,800 And that, Mr. McQuade... 726 01:08:10,259 --> 01:08:13,793 that is what our graduation dance looks like out here. 727 01:08:17,209 --> 01:08:20,343 - Comanches do not... - You keep you mouth shut. 728 01:08:20,518 --> 01:08:24,415 You and I wade into this mess and find out what mistakes Mr. Gresham and his men made. 729 01:08:24,416 --> 01:08:25,266 Here. 730 01:08:46,066 --> 01:08:48,281 Yes sir, Lieutenant Gresham. 731 01:09:26,228 --> 01:09:29,216 Well mister, you're giving yourself a hard time. 732 01:09:29,217 --> 01:09:30,551 And I'm letting you. 733 01:09:31,136 --> 01:09:37,136 It's in your mind that Gresham let this thing happen because the heart was gone out of him. 734 01:09:38,342 --> 01:09:40,076 That night at the party... 735 01:09:40,477 --> 01:09:43,243 You knew sir, about Ms. Hamilton and me. 736 01:09:43,273 --> 01:09:47,273 Mister, I'm the troop commander. I'm paid to know everything. 737 01:09:47,819 --> 01:09:49,619 I have nothing to say, sir. 738 01:09:50,875 --> 01:09:51,875 Well, I do. 739 01:09:53,544 --> 01:09:56,280 I'm a long way from a bible thumper. 740 01:09:57,014 --> 01:09:58,881 But one thing I do believe.. 741 01:09:59,469 --> 01:10:03,819 The sum total of man's experience with morality as the ten commandments. 742 01:10:03,820 --> 01:10:08,820 We don't try to live by them we throw away the God-given chance for decency. 743 01:10:09,758 --> 01:10:14,362 We'll never know exactly why Gresham got himself trapped down here in the desert. 744 01:10:14,363 --> 01:10:15,897 He wouldn't seek death. 745 01:10:17,032 --> 01:10:21,766 But cut to pieces in his emotions by you and that young lady back there. 746 01:10:22,009 --> 01:10:25,064 He couldn't have the keenness of mind he usually had. 747 01:10:25,065 --> 01:10:26,693 So death caught him out. 748 01:10:27,601 --> 01:10:29,335 And half a troop with him. 749 01:10:30,417 --> 01:10:33,166 And for that I hate his dead guts. 750 01:10:33,967 --> 01:10:37,901 So you live with that mister, as long as God pleases you to. 751 01:10:38,131 --> 01:10:41,612 Captain Maddocks, let me go after that party of 18 and let me get even for... 752 01:10:41,613 --> 01:10:46,280 Violate standing orders for your peace of mind mister and not a chance. 753 01:10:46,706 --> 01:10:48,011 It's your prayer book for burial services, sir. 754 01:10:48,012 --> 01:10:49,279 Thank you, Sargent. 755 01:10:51,579 --> 01:10:53,773 Rodermill you saw that trail a way back? 756 01:10:53,774 --> 01:10:55,841 - Yes, sir. - Comanches make it? 757 01:10:56,668 --> 01:11:01,081 A little far west for Comanches, sir. They could have but I won't swear to it. 758 01:11:01,082 --> 01:11:03,252 That's right, Sargent, you play it carefully. 759 01:11:03,253 --> 01:11:06,917 You will swear that was an Apache arrow in Lieutenant Gresham's throat. 760 01:11:06,918 --> 01:11:10,107 Well yes, I know an Apache arrow when I see one, but it's... 761 01:11:10,108 --> 01:11:12,051 A little far north and east for Apaches. 762 01:11:12,052 --> 01:11:12,919 That's right. 763 01:11:13,173 --> 01:11:16,225 But Apaches could've wiped out Gresham and his patrol. 764 01:11:16,226 --> 01:11:18,626 That's right sir, but I won't swear. 765 01:11:19,236 --> 01:11:22,536 Or Comanches could've fought with the Apaches some time in the past 766 01:11:22,537 --> 01:11:25,422 gotten hold of some Apache's arrows and put one of them in Gresham's throat 767 01:11:25,423 --> 01:11:27,007 so it could've been Comanches. 768 01:11:27,008 --> 01:11:29,677 That's right sir, but I won't swear. 769 01:11:29,864 --> 01:11:33,064 Captain Maddocks, do you know which tribe did it? 770 01:11:33,588 --> 01:11:36,323 Oh yes, I know. 771 01:11:40,019 --> 01:11:44,289 And you can swear to that. He knows and he swears too. 772 01:12:11,542 --> 01:12:12,597 Reveille sir? 773 01:12:13,303 --> 01:12:15,503 Not by good two and a half hours. 774 01:12:15,612 --> 01:12:16,462 Rodermill... 775 01:12:17,760 --> 01:12:18,761 Turn to. 776 01:12:22,097 --> 01:12:24,288 - Coffee, sir? - Not this morning, Rodermill. 777 01:12:24,289 --> 01:12:26,556 No coffee, no smoking, no talking. 778 01:12:26,702 --> 01:12:28,666 Saddle up and stand the horse and let's do it quietly. 779 01:12:28,667 --> 01:12:29,987 - Yes, sir. - Rodermill. 780 01:12:29,988 --> 01:12:33,000 - Ask Tully to put this on my horse. - Yes, sir. 781 01:12:33,001 --> 01:12:36,735 - And give me one man to remain in this camp. - Yes, sir. 782 01:12:45,077 --> 01:12:45,944 Captain, sir. 783 01:12:46,095 --> 01:12:50,440 Spencer, you remain in this camp. The wind will shift here just before dawn. 784 01:12:50,441 --> 01:12:54,826 And when it does you pile all the bush you can find on those fires and keep them blazing. 785 01:12:54,827 --> 01:12:55,960 Yes, sir. 786 01:12:59,686 --> 01:13:04,165 - Our men are getting ready, sir. - We'll move out, dismount it and leave them. 787 01:13:04,166 --> 01:13:05,016 Yes, sir. 788 01:13:09,158 --> 01:13:10,672 Let's do it quietly. 789 01:14:28,882 --> 01:14:32,416 - Tully, tell Mr. McQuade to report to me. - Yes, sir. 790 01:14:32,797 --> 01:14:36,731 He's changed our march direction. What the hell is he doing? 791 01:14:36,882 --> 01:14:38,993 He earns the difference in our pay, sir. 792 01:14:38,994 --> 01:14:40,261 So I won't ask him. 793 01:14:40,829 --> 01:14:43,630 Lieutenant, captain wants to see you, sir. 794 01:14:45,961 --> 01:14:47,961 Maybe you should ask him, sir. 795 01:14:54,879 --> 01:14:55,729 Yes, sir. 796 01:14:56,170 --> 01:14:58,643 I've changed our march direction, mister. 797 01:14:58,644 --> 01:15:02,378 Yes sir, you certainly are. You're giving them our backs. 798 01:15:03,221 --> 01:15:05,179 Be awful easy to take your gun away from you 799 01:15:05,180 --> 01:15:08,373 and put you in field arrest for that remark, mister. 800 01:15:08,374 --> 01:15:09,224 Yes, sir. 801 01:15:10,311 --> 01:15:11,378 Look over there. 802 01:15:13,204 --> 01:15:15,192 That's the smoke from our old fire. 803 01:15:15,193 --> 01:15:20,428 We're having breakfast there right now for every savage to believe from miles around, I hope. 804 01:15:20,429 --> 01:15:22,429 That up there is Mesa Roja. 805 01:15:23,399 --> 01:15:25,350 Remember the barrack that's just east of it. 806 01:15:25,351 --> 01:15:27,248 - The one with a stream in it. - That's right. 807 01:15:27,249 --> 01:15:32,203 You got a scant hour to get there. Take Rodermill and eight men and you get there. 808 01:15:32,204 --> 01:15:35,506 - Yes sir, I think I can make it. - Don't think about it, you get there. 809 01:15:35,507 --> 01:15:37,545 Or your bones will bleach white. 810 01:15:37,546 --> 01:15:39,554 When you get there, build a one squad breakfast fire 811 01:15:39,555 --> 01:15:42,179 keep everybody out in the open and active. 812 01:15:42,180 --> 01:15:44,321 You're the bait on my hook, mister. 813 01:15:44,322 --> 01:15:46,796 Wriggle like a live worm, wriggle. 814 01:15:49,953 --> 01:15:51,122 Stay alive, son. 815 01:16:45,877 --> 01:16:48,811 - Sargent, have the men dismount. - Dismount. 816 01:16:51,018 --> 01:16:54,618 - Sargent, have the men gather around. - Gather around. 817 01:17:00,757 --> 01:17:03,691 We're lighting a fire here and off-saddling. 818 01:17:04,640 --> 01:17:07,307 I want a defensive position right there. 819 01:17:08,522 --> 01:17:11,323 And I want a shift position on that ledge. 820 01:17:11,627 --> 01:17:14,161 Do Lieutenant care to tell us anymore? 821 01:17:14,987 --> 01:17:18,254 - Yes, I think we're going to get hit. - How hard? 822 01:17:19,350 --> 01:17:20,588 I don't know. 823 01:17:22,102 --> 01:17:24,926 But I'm taking it on trust, so you take it on trust from me. 824 01:17:24,927 --> 01:17:26,824 We going to get hit down here in this hole? 825 01:17:26,825 --> 01:17:28,025 You heard the man. 826 01:17:29,600 --> 01:17:32,148 Men, this is to be a simulated breakfast halt. 827 01:17:32,149 --> 01:17:34,773 Move around, walk, talk, spit, laugh. 828 01:17:35,818 --> 01:17:39,818 Get known in this neighborhood but keep those carbines handy. 829 01:17:40,854 --> 01:17:42,729 Sargent, have the men picket the horses over there. 830 01:17:42,730 --> 01:17:43,580 Picket. 831 01:17:45,836 --> 01:17:48,513 - We're sure down the bottom... - Get that fire lit. 832 01:17:48,514 --> 01:17:49,848 Hanna, build a fire. 833 01:17:50,231 --> 01:17:53,506 Fire the man says. Fire he's going to get. 834 01:17:53,536 --> 01:17:56,603 Sometimes the army is worse than being married. 835 01:17:56,664 --> 01:17:59,331 How can you say an awful thing like that? 836 01:18:10,063 --> 01:18:13,597 If they're up there. They got us cold over open sight. 837 01:18:14,317 --> 01:18:16,719 You're a superstitious man, remember. 838 01:18:16,720 --> 01:18:18,654 Don't call the shots on this. 839 01:18:24,992 --> 01:18:27,459 Denton, you glad you took the pledge. 840 01:18:27,594 --> 01:18:29,308 - I reckon... - He is. 841 01:19:15,858 --> 01:19:16,708 Take cover. 842 01:21:10,613 --> 01:21:11,963 How you doing? 843 01:21:12,796 --> 01:21:14,080 I don't know. 844 01:21:31,463 --> 01:21:32,996 Shift position. 845 01:21:34,338 --> 01:21:35,538 Take to the ledge. 846 01:22:04,052 --> 01:22:07,358 - They'll come back. - They always do it. 847 01:22:07,758 --> 01:22:10,559 And then, we'll have them down in the hole. 848 01:22:14,611 --> 01:22:15,598 Steady, men. 849 01:23:52,167 --> 01:23:53,100 Hanna. 850 01:23:53,847 --> 01:23:55,847 Thank you for that ballet cat. 851 01:23:57,180 --> 01:23:59,447 It's a little gift from me to you. 852 01:24:00,393 --> 01:24:01,993 What are you looking at? 853 01:24:02,100 --> 01:24:04,352 Well, these Indians sometimes bring their women with them. 854 01:24:04,353 --> 01:24:06,420 Probably up there on the ridge. 855 01:24:07,073 --> 01:24:10,873 You're the only man I know who never gets it off his mind. 856 01:24:37,500 --> 01:24:40,726 I quit drinking for you, you old teetotaler. 857 01:24:41,806 --> 01:24:44,379 And, now, you go get yourself dead. 858 01:24:47,219 --> 01:24:49,966 Poor little dog, sure going to miss you. 859 01:25:06,952 --> 01:25:08,138 Hey, bugler. 860 01:25:08,618 --> 01:25:10,058 I want sweet music. 861 01:25:11,179 --> 01:25:12,552 Nobody dies. 862 01:25:24,192 --> 01:25:25,485 Dismount. 863 01:25:46,198 --> 01:25:50,156 When a fast galloper can get back into Fort Canby before we do, 864 01:25:50,157 --> 01:25:51,764 I'll have the dispatch for him by the time he's ready. 865 01:25:51,765 --> 01:25:52,615 Yes, sir. 866 01:25:53,557 --> 01:25:54,518 Rodermill. 867 01:26:28,679 --> 01:26:29,543 Son. 868 01:26:37,724 --> 01:26:40,326 He always said, nobody dies. 869 01:26:58,802 --> 01:27:00,007 Karl... 870 01:27:01,628 --> 01:27:02,791 Rodermill. 871 01:27:57,432 --> 01:28:01,512 Mr. McQuade, you did a pretty good job here. 872 01:28:02,992 --> 01:28:04,859 Yes sir, in time you may do. 873 01:28:05,232 --> 01:28:06,285 You may do. 874 01:28:08,233 --> 01:28:10,792 When did you first know they were Apaches, sir? 875 01:28:10,793 --> 01:28:12,073 Back in Fort Canby. 876 01:28:12,673 --> 01:28:16,607 Comanche's raiding an Apache country wouldn't talk on smoke. 877 01:28:16,833 --> 01:28:20,433 Had to be Apaches arguing up a hassle among themselves. 878 01:28:20,647 --> 01:28:23,633 How did you know they were here in the Mesa, sir? 879 01:28:23,634 --> 01:28:25,768 Well, Apaches like to camp high. 880 01:28:26,821 --> 01:28:29,421 Mesa Roja has the highest ground around. 881 01:28:30,154 --> 01:28:32,380 So, I cheated a mite, son. 882 01:28:32,847 --> 01:28:33,700 I looked. 883 01:28:34,900 --> 01:28:37,900 Last night at sundown, when we buried the men. 884 01:28:38,287 --> 01:28:41,580 High on the peaks, there was a wisp of smoke. 885 01:28:44,687 --> 01:28:46,154 It takes time, mister. 886 01:28:46,953 --> 01:28:50,020 But you finally do learn to out think them all. 887 01:28:51,206 --> 01:28:53,285 And there weren't any Comanches. 888 01:28:53,286 --> 01:28:57,420 Just Apaches trying to get us to run off to Texas after ghosts. 889 01:29:07,233 --> 01:29:12,834 In light of departmental standing orders sir, I won't say anything about this attack. 890 01:29:16,646 --> 01:29:18,846 Attack, Mr. McQuade? What attack? 891 01:29:19,766 --> 01:29:25,392 My point commanded by you here on this stream bank came under heavy attack by hostiles. 892 01:29:25,393 --> 01:29:27,900 My point did not attack, it defended. 893 01:29:28,287 --> 01:29:34,087 It did not attack nor did I. Arriving with the main body I merely supported the defense. 894 01:29:37,059 --> 01:29:41,539 I'm extremely sorry for my previous attitude, sir. 895 01:29:47,046 --> 01:29:49,059 Here's your goal, Mr. McQuade. 896 01:29:50,365 --> 01:29:52,965 There used to be an officer out here... 897 01:29:53,619 --> 01:29:57,579 Who said never apologize mister, it's a mark of weakness.. 898 01:29:59,338 --> 01:30:04,072 There's a long service captain out here who found that out the hard way. 899 01:30:04,805 --> 01:30:10,139 He apologized once to his commanding officer in an attempt to cover up a mistake. 900 01:30:10,818 --> 01:30:12,445 A bad mistake. 901 01:30:14,738 --> 01:30:17,258 You will die or retire as a captain. 902 01:30:19,952 --> 01:30:24,312 The officer who chose to damage that man's career... 903 01:30:25,365 --> 01:30:29,365 might've dealt with him a little more humanly, but he didn't. 904 01:30:31,205 --> 01:30:34,339 But I'll make a soldier out of you, Mr. McQuade. 905 01:30:34,766 --> 01:30:36,433 If you don't break first. 906 01:30:39,539 --> 01:30:42,632 And you may convey my respects... 907 01:30:45,085 --> 01:30:47,151 to General McQuade. 908 01:30:48,445 --> 01:30:51,045 The next time you write to your father. 909 01:31:18,312 --> 01:31:19,646 Bring that guy down. 910 01:31:21,420 --> 01:31:22,508 Smarten it. 911 01:31:58,681 --> 01:32:03,282 - Dismount and lead out, Mr. McQuade. - Dismount, lead out to stables. 912 01:32:12,031 --> 01:32:15,348 Well, Butterfield stage got through. 913 01:32:15,948 --> 01:32:19,864 Looks like it's getting ready to head out to the east again. 914 01:32:19,865 --> 01:32:22,748 Captain Maddocks, Lieutenant. 915 01:32:22,948 --> 01:32:26,082 - Miss Yates. - Thank the good Lord you're back. 916 01:32:26,731 --> 01:32:31,131 Tracey Hamilton is taking her east to her aunt in St. Louis. 917 01:32:49,232 --> 01:32:50,765 Goodbye, Laurie. 918 01:33:03,649 --> 01:33:05,983 Take the bags to the coach, please. 919 01:33:12,167 --> 01:33:13,217 Tracey. 920 01:33:23,800 --> 01:33:26,334 I hoped I'd be gone before you got in. 921 01:33:29,118 --> 01:33:33,518 - Please don't make me break down. - Tracey, you can't go this way. 922 01:33:34,285 --> 01:33:36,952 This is the way I'm going, Kurt. 923 01:33:37,352 --> 01:33:40,650 The galloper brought us the news about Tom and the others. 924 01:33:40,651 --> 01:33:44,518 - Glad you got out alive. - Tracey, give me a moment. 925 01:33:44,935 --> 01:33:47,736 There isn't any moment, there never can be. 926 01:33:48,702 --> 01:33:50,435 I killed Tom Gresham. 927 01:33:51,402 --> 01:33:54,286 I'm quitting now, before I break. 928 01:33:55,919 --> 01:33:58,453 If I were a man, you'd call me yellow. 929 01:34:08,874 --> 01:34:12,541 Tracey, you'll always be the loveliest girl I ever knew. 930 01:34:14,170 --> 01:34:17,070 - Goodbye, Tracey. - Goodbye. 931 01:34:42,742 --> 01:34:43,802 Goodbye, Mrs. Yates. 932 01:34:43,803 --> 01:34:44,735 - Goodbye. - Mrs. Scarborough. 933 01:34:44,736 --> 01:34:46,018 - Goodbye, dear. - Goodbye, Camden. 934 01:34:46,019 --> 01:34:47,086 Goodbye, Tracey. 935 01:34:51,002 --> 01:34:52,671 Come on, sweetheart. 936 01:34:56,708 --> 01:34:59,070 - Mister? - Yes, sir. 937 01:34:59,100 --> 01:35:02,370 Please, everybody start. 938 01:35:16,837 --> 01:35:18,771 It's not in the book, mister. 939 01:35:19,020 --> 01:35:22,354 But it's one of the hard lessons we learn out here. 940 01:35:22,937 --> 01:35:23,904 What, sir? 941 01:35:25,071 --> 01:35:27,157 Bachelors make the best soldiers. 942 01:35:27,158 --> 01:35:29,938 All they have to lose is their loneliness. 943 01:35:33,282 --> 01:35:35,282 Weren't you ever married, sir? 944 01:35:36,550 --> 01:35:38,000 Oh, yes. 945 01:35:41,017 --> 01:35:45,867 I suppose that was part of it, back there when I almost broke. 946 01:35:48,417 --> 01:35:50,183 My wife and... 947 01:35:52,100 --> 01:35:56,016 Three little girls are buried in Fort Latham. 948 01:35:57,716 --> 01:35:59,216 Smallpox, mister. 949 01:36:01,966 --> 01:36:08,100 I must try to get some flowers somehow down to them the next time one of our patrols puts in. 950 01:36:08,333 --> 01:36:13,415 Captain Maddocks sir, in my quarters I have a bottle with just about four drinks left in it. 951 01:36:13,416 --> 01:36:15,683 I'm sorry, I can't offer you more. 952 01:36:16,600 --> 01:36:20,717 Oh, I know sir, never apologize, it's a sign of weakness. 953 01:36:21,500 --> 01:36:24,083 Two jewels a piece might just about cut the dust. 954 01:36:24,084 --> 01:36:26,917 Do you care to join me in my quarters?