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Well, he's killing his horse.

Won't be long now.

Five more miles, girl, we can both rest.

Hold it right there.

Don't try nothing, I'll shoot you, I swear. Easy, mister.

Throw down your gun, real slow.

I'm not carrying anything valuable, just mail is all.

Off your horse now, real slow.

Back off.

Go on, back up.

Go on.

Get out of there.

No, don't. Please.

You gotta let me go.

Taking you to jail in Willow Creek.

You can't.

They're gonna hang me for something I didn't even do.

I'm innocent, I tell you.

They tried to steal my horse.

Most folks would hang you for that. I had to. The posse's on me.

I swear, boy, they got the wrong man.

Congratulations.

You got $100 cash reward in the end of that rope.

What'd he do?

Murdered a saloon girl.

Oh, I did murder her. Shut up.

Dane's Lambert. I'm the town marshal back in Willow Creek.

Cole? Cole Lambert?

That's right.

I've sure heard about you, sir.

It's an honor to meet you.

Well, anybody who brought Dyson in single-handed oughtn't be praising me.

How'd you do it?

Tried to steal my horse.

Well, I'm much obliged to you.

You come on back with me now. I'll make sure you get that reward money.

On your feet!

50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100

dollars.

Not bad for a day's work, huh?

Thanks, Marshal.

So what you gonna do with all that?

I don't rightly know. I've never had this much before.

Well, you can't spend it here.

Why not?

Your money's no good in Willow Creek.

Whatever you need is on the town.

That's mighty kind of you, Marshal, but... No, no, no. Now, don't argue,

son. There's a room waiting for you at the hotel.

They serve a mighty fine steak, besides.

Thanks, Marshal.

How's your step?

Just fine, ma'am. Thanks. You call out if you need anything, because the

Marshal said take good care of you.

Thank you.

Pardon me. I don't mean to interrupt.

That's okay.

I hear you're the fellow who tracked down Lloyd Dyson. I didn't track him,

mister. He tried to steal my horse. That's why I brought him in.

You mean you weren't hired by the Marshal?

No, I ride for the Pony Express.

Oh, I see. Well, that's different.

Folks thought that you two were friends.

No, just met him.

Why, is there something wrong?

Oh, no, no.

I'm sorry to trouble you.

Enjoy your supper.

There, there.

Don't cry.

Everything's gonna be fine.

But the Marshal's saying you killed somebody.

It's a mistake, Emily.

I didn't do anything.

Then why are they keeping you here?

Because it's the law, son.

I have to stay here until my trial.

And then they'll let you go?

That's right.

I'll tell the judge the truth, and he'll know I'm not guilty.

But what if he doesn't?

No more crying now, okay?

You're the oldest.

I'm depending on you.

Matthew, you're the man of the family till I get out.

Look after your sister, and I promise me. I promise.

Good boy.

This will all be over soon.

Morning, Beth.

Morning, girl. We're going home.

It's gotta be done by now, Teaspoon. My arm's falling off. Come on, son.

You just started.

Teaspoon, we've been cranking this thing for hours. It ain't working.

How do you know if you ain't never had one?

What is this iced cream stuff, anyway?

Only the most delicious concoction you ever put in your mouth. Really?

I had some at a fair in St. Louis once.

I can still recollect that first taste.

It was like eating a frozen cloud.

It was all cool.

Sweet.

Sort of melts on your tongue and then wiggles down through your inners.

Perfect for a hot day like today.

I'll tell you what I'd do if I had some of that reward money.

Buy myself one of them Henry repeating raffles.

Okay. Only the army has them.

Me too.

I'd like to visit a big city.

What are you going to do with that reward money, kid?

I got my eye on something.

What?

Something nice.

Sounds like somebody's going to be surprised.

Boys!

Dessert is served.

Perfection.

Madam, would you care for a taste?

Ladies first.

It's your money, kid. You don't need me telling you how to spend it. I want your

opinion first.

Why? What are you planning on getting?

You'll see.

I hope you're not planning on embarrassing me in front of no one.

There. What do you think?

Katie's been needing a new saddle for a while.

Looks real fine, kid.

Yeah, it's real fine.

Sweet water.

We gotta wait a couple days for these bandstages. Lou!

Lou, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Don't tell me nothing. Something's wrong. What is it?

Pardon me. Aren't you the one who captured Lloyd Dyson?

Yeah, that's right.

He was my father.

The Marshal murdered him, and you helped.

What's the matter with her?

That man the kid brought in was her father. Was?

He's dead.

She accused me of murdering him.

I thought you took him alive.

I did.

We'll find out what she meant.

Better let us.

Doesn't look like she wants to talk to you right now.

You got a minute, Marshal? We've always got time for the town council, Mr.

Mayor. What's on your mind?

Well, we just wanted to tell you what a fine job you've done here, you and your

deputies.

You know, when we hired you, Willow Creek was a haven for lawlessness and

not a fit place to raise a family or conduct a business.

Well, I'm just doing what I'm paid for.

Yes, well, in view of the excellent work that you've done, the town council has

decided... I mean, the feeling is... The fact is, Marshal, you worked

yourself out of a job.

The council has voted you a $200 bonus to show its appreciation, and you can

pick up the money just as soon as you hand in your badge.

But I could never accept it.

Not with so much work left to do here.

Well, you can't keep extorting money out of us.

Extorting?

Now, I'm entitled to collect fees from you businessmen. That was our agreement.

Yes, but you raised them too high, and we can't afford it.

Oh, yes, you can.

This is a prosperous town because of me.

Now, you wanted order.

You got it. But prosperity has a price, gentlemen.

Now, you wouldn't want to run afoul of the law like your friend Dyson.

Pop always used to play cards at the saloon on Saturday night.

He got home right before I went to bed. I heard him. That's how I know he didn't

kill that woman.

Why?

Because she worked at the saloon until after midnight.

He got home before that. I told the marshal, but he said I was lying.

What about your mother?

Didn't she tell him? She died last winter.

That's right.

The Marshal hated Papa.

He made all the sapsos to murder him.

Why would he do that?

Because Papa stopped paying him.

The Marshal takes money from all the store owners.

I heard Papa complaining it was too much. He organized a committee to go to

the governor.

You got any proof of that, Emily?

No.

My Papa didn't hang himself.

He didn't.

He'd never do that.

Cole Lambert was a great lawman, brought honor to the badge.

If you had to pick a man to walk you through hell, it'd be him.

You think she was wrong?

I ain't saying that.

Upholding the law has its rewards, but money ain't one of them.

A man like Lambert gets a little older, gets a little slower.

He realizes he ain't never gonna get more than a few dollars a head.

He can turn the best of them.

I'm going back to find out.

If Lambert murdered him, I'm responsible.

No, you're not. He tried to rob you. You couldn't have known.

You did what you thought was right, kid.

What I thought don't matter.

Your pa's dead.

I'm the one that brought him in.

Maybe walking into a lion's den, kid.

I have to, Teaspoon.

All right.

Get yourself a good night's sleep first.

What are those poor children going to do?

They're heading back to Ohio to live with their aunt.

Now, hold on. We may be able to fix all this, but where do they go? Buck, I'm

going to write a letter. I want you to deliver it personally to the governor.

You didn't think you were going to get away with all the fun, did you?

Well, split up outside Willow Springs. Don't want to make the Marshal

suspicious.

Got to catch Lambert doing dirty.

Lambert isn't someone to mess with.

Here's to them. Go ahead.

Well, well, well, if it isn't our bounty hunter.

Afternoon, Marshal. What brings you to these parts, kid?

A special run for the Pony Express. Just thought I'd stop by.

Why don't you pull up a chair? Maybe we could win back some of that reward

money.

I'd like to, but I'm afraid I already spent it.

What happened to that fellow, anyway?

Strangest thing about that.

Seems he couldn't wait for the hangman, so he hung himself.

How?

With his belt.

Kane, get the kid a chair.

No.

I'd best be going. Take it easy, kid.

I'll call you.

Three ladies.

I understand you folks had some trouble out this way.

Don't recall any trouble.

Something about a saloon girl being murdered.

That's done with.

They got the fella.

Your deal.

Well, don't imagine it took too long to catch him.

I would call Lambert being a Marshal.

Listen, mister.

We're here to play poker.

You want to stir up some trouble, find another game.

Sorry, gents.

Bye, lady. Drink?

No, ma'am. Thank... Who?

Louise.

How do I look?

Uh...

I definitely missed your call.

I saw they needed another girl, so I figured this might be a good way to get

information.

Did the bartender say?

It is the day Lambert collects.

I guess I'll have to see it. Hey, come on over and fill me up, sugar.

Right with you, cowboy.

Don't be a stranger, handsome.

10, 20, 30, 40, 50.

There's only $50 here.

That's the price.

The price is 55.

You can't raise it again.

You refusing to pay, Storkey?

No.

I'll pay.

Ten stores.

It's $500.

Excuse me, sir.

Gentleman here is holding out on you.

Who in hell are you?

Collected 55 from each of them, not 50.

Check his other pocket.

Go on.

I was going to tell you.

Get out!

Deal with you later.

What's your name, son?

James Hickok.

You sure are fast.

I'm fast enough.

You ever thought about a career in law enforcement?

Howdy there, sugar. Howdy, gents.

Lambert lied about Dyson hanging himself with the belt.

How do you know? Because he wasn't wearing one. He had on suspenders.

I think Lambert murdered him.

Mm-hmm. Now, wasn't everybody scared? Folks won't even say Lambert's name.

You're at the feed store, my talk.

He's pretty mad. You ought to go see him.

Sorry I'm late.

What do you got on, Lou?

It's a dress.

Ladies wear them. Well, no lady would wear a dress like that.

Some people think it looks nice.

Don't they, Jimmy?

Don't drag me into this.

What do you mean, Lou? What are you doing?

I'm working at the saloon to see what I can find out.

Well, you can't do that. Something might happen. I can take care of myself.

Well, it ain't right. I ain't gonna let you.

You aren't gonna let me.

I don't recall asking your permission.

I can do whatever I please, whether you like it or not.

And me acting like a lady might not sit well with you, but I happen to be

enjoying it.

I'm sorry.

Women's.

Relax, darling. I'm the mom.

You scared me.

Pretty girl like you shouldn't be out alone.

Tell me, what's your name?

Louise. Oh, that's nice.

Now, I haven't seen you around before.

I only just started working at the salon.

Well, we're gonna have to get better acquainted.

That'd be fun.

Like tonight, maybe.

I have to get back to work.

Oh, you don't want to work? Now, when we could be enjoying dinner in my hotel

room. Maybe another time.

Stop it!

I'm gonna see you again, darling.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I think the Marshal's doing a fine job.

How can you say that when he's stealing from you?

We know you hate paying him. A lot of things I hate paying for.

I don't need them.

Lambert's a thief.

It doesn't matter whether he's wearing a badge or a mask, he's still robbing you.

That ain't how I see it. Well, maybe you're too scared to look. Get out of

here. I got work to do.

What's going on?

You're a slave, mister.

Get out!

Who do you think you are, talking to me like that, you nigger?

You what?

Say it.

Say it!

You know, you're worse than a slave, mister.

You put the chains on yourself.

Come on.

Let's be straight.

Most obliged.

Look, I know it ain't none of my business, but that looks like one too

many.

Yeah, you're absolutely right.

It isn't any of your business.

Oh, I'm sorry.

That was very rude of me.

I apologize.

It's okay.

What's your name?

Louise? Louise.

Please, sit down, Louise.

Did you know Sarah?

Who?

She used to work here before she was murdered.

No, I'm afraid I didn't.

She was a wonderful girl.

She's wonderful.

She's young, full of life.

She used to scold me for drinking too much, too.

You look a little like her, in fact.

It was terrible. It was terrible.

I tried to warn her, you know.

Warn her about what?

About him.

Who?

Do you know who killed her? I didn't say that.

You do, don't you?

Tell me who did it.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Yes, it does.

You just be careful.

Be careful.

Wait.

Please?

I don't like it.

Don't... Push me, Kane.

Now, you either work with Hickok or clear out.

Marshal?

What is it, McBride?

There's a couple of guys nosing around asking about you.

I thought you should know.

Who are they?

I tell you, kid, I'm about ready to give up on this town.

Somebody will talk.

Afternoon, Marshal.

You got a clumsy friend there, kid.

I didn't do that.

We saw you push it over, didn't we?

That's right.

Guess you ought to watch where you're going, boy.

What happened?

Don't worry, Mayor.

This, uh, nigra here, he's gonna pay for everything.

I ain't paying for nothing.

Easy, Noah.

Oh.

You got a big mouth, too.

Maybe jail will teach you some manners.

We'll pay, Marshal.

What's the damage?

Oh, five dollars ought to cover it.

I'm sorry for the trouble.

Come on, let's go.

After he cleans it up.

Yeah, hell I will.

Nobody back talks to Marshal, you understand?

You pick him up and you get out of here.

like troublemakers stirring things up now the next time i see you you're gonna

wish i hadn't

True.

Ruiz, that's right.

It's been a long time.

You'll just be having the livery stable in half an hour.

Teaspoon's letter told the governor about the charges against Lambert.

Governor's ordering a territorial judge to hold a hearing. He'll be here

tomorrow. One judge ain't gonna do any good.

He's bringing U.S. Marshals.

They've got the power to arrest Lambert if the judge sees fit.

Only if the townsfolk speak up.

Well, maybe we should visit a few.

You two better stay low. Lambert's got his eye on point. I know somebody who

can name the girl's killer.

He's scared, but I think I can get him to testify.

Work on him, Lou.

Tomorrow's our last chance.

But it's just my word against Lambert's. Did you see Lambert kill Sarah?

It's not safe to talk about it.

You can trust me, I promise.

I saw him.

How did it happen?

It was late.

Sarah just got off work.

I followed her home.

I do that once in a while to just make sure she's safe.

She never knew.

Someone grabbed her, pulled her into an alley near the bank.

Sarah screamed.

I ran to help.

When I got there, Lambert was on her.

And she was fighting real hard.

And he grabbed her by the throat.

And he started to squeeze.

And he kept on squeezing.

And I hid.

I hid while he killed her.

You can still help her.

Testify against Lambert. See that he pays.

Well, I know that I should, but... You'll be protected. I promise.

Just talk to a friend of mine.

You can trust him.

Will you do that?

For Sarah?

You lonely?

Yeah. You know something about the murdered girl?

I'll tell you what I saw.

And then you can tell the judge.

It ain't legal coming for me.

I'll see you're protected.

Okay.

I'll tell him. You won't regret this.

Don't try it, kid.

I sure wish you'd have followed my advice.

You could have left this town a big hero instead of a dead man.

What's going on, Marshal? The kid here, he murdered Sutter.

Take his gun, Deputy.

I didn't... So

who steered you to Sutter?

What'd he know about that saloon girl, anyway?

You should've asked him that before you killed him.

Well, you're pretty cocky for a dead man.

Am I gonna hang?

No, you're not the hanging type, Izzy Foster.

I see you as the type to get shot trying to escape.

It'll probably happen tonight.

No one else around.

That poor man died because of me. Now Lambert's setting up the kid.

What are we gonna do?

Judge will be here tomorrow. He could release him.

Lambert won't wait that long. We gotta get the kid out by tonight.

Who's guarding Lambert and his deputy?

Four against two, I'll take those odds.

If they start shooting, the kid could get hurt.

We need a diversion.

I know something that might work.

Who's hungry?

What you got there, darling?

Oh, just something the boss thought you might like.

I know what I'd like.

That's not what he meant.

Looks mighty good.

I know a man like you's probably got a big appetite.

Stop it.

You're a whole lot... friendlier than the last time we met well i didn't know

you last time you scared me not here

foster don't mind well i do i'd like a little more privacy if we're gonna get

better acquainted well uh let's go in the back room oh that's not comfortable

i get off work in half an hour

Why don't you come up to my hotel room?

I think I just might do that.

Enjoy.

I've been waiting for you.

Oh, not so fast.

First, you gotta clean up.

I didn't come here to take a bath.

Oh, well, I know what you came here for, but the bath comes first.

You be a good boy.

And I'll get in and scrub your back.

Well, now, you just convinced me.

That's far enough.

What the hell are you doing? Get in.

You wouldn't have died dirty.

You'll never see morning.

What are you doing here? I gots.

What? The keys.

You okay?

I am now.

Get up.

Oh, Bella Marshall, I quit.

Where's Lou?

She's okay. She'll meet us later.

Sounds like your friends caught some trouble. Shut up.

These damn tracks go in all directions.

That girl tell us where they went.

See her? Something happened to her.

I know it.

Be so sure. We had to take the long way around. Maybe she just got lost.

We never should have left her there.

Who decided it?

Why don't you ask her?

Who did that to you?

Lambert jumped me.

Huh? He knocked me out, but I got away as he was coming back.

Kid?

Kid!

Lambert's gonna pay this time.

Kid, leave it to the judge.

Nobody's gonna testify against him. They're too scared.

There's only one kind of justice for him.

You ain't ready, kid.

Lambert's an experienced gunfighter.

You never called a man out before.

I'd say it's high time I did.

Come on.

Get himself killed.

I'll raise you.

I'm waiting, Marshal.

Grab a couple of scatter guns and head out back.

First chance you get, rob it.

Let me do this for you.

Thanks, Jimmy. This is my fight.

Just remember, don't take your eyes off him.

Just don't know when to quit, do you, kid?

Neither do you.

You were a good lawman once.

Folks trusted you to protect what they believed in. But you betrayed them. You

hide behind that badge to murder and steal.

There's nothing lower than that.

Well, let's get to it.

Congratulations, boy. That sure was something. He deserved it, all right. No

doubt about that.

I don't know who's worse, him or you.

What do you mean? You wanted justice, but you weren't willing to fight for it.

Time comes to stand up, you look the other way.

Lambert may have stole your money, but you sold your souls.

Thank you.