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CHARLESTON, 1865 AT THE END OF THE WAR

Clay, dear, are you dressed?

I'm ready, Mary Elizabeth.

Between.

- Hurry up, I can't wait. - Let me look at you a little.

You know what?

You are my prettiest sister.

You don't have any other sister than me.

Clay, you're not wearing your uniform.

And I was planning to show you off this evening.

But I don't want to be on display.

Just this once, please.

I'm lucky to have a brother who is a captain

and you look so handsome in your uniform.

No one will believe me if you don't put it on.

Please, Clay, dear. For your little sister?

A little flirt, you mean?

You know how to get what you want.

Just this once.

Oh, thank you, Clay, you're a sweetheart.

Oh, Clay, you look absolutely stunning.

I would like the bugle to sound when we arrive this evening.

I thought we were going to a ball, not a military parade.

Are you not introducing me?

Oh yes. They are my best friends.

I wanted to share you with them.

That's generous of you.

This is Ellen Francis Goodhue

and Francine Maylen, Colonel Maylen's niece.

I have rarely had the pleasure of

escorting 3 pretty girls to the same party.

I'll say goodnight to Grandpa first.

I told you, isn't it wonderful?

Oh yes.

Clay, you're right on time.

- Hold. - THANKS.

- Cheers. - Thank you, grandfather.

Mr. Seaton, Mrs. Seaton.

I suppose you can't wait to get back into law?

Of course, but...

You must have experienced some fascinating things, Mr. Clay.

Tell me all about the war.

- The whole war, Mrs. Seaton? - Yes, absolutely everything.

When you have 5 years to give me, let me know.

If you'll excuse me, 3 young girls are waiting for me.

I'm their escort or their chaperone, I don't know.

- Excuse me, Judge Fletcher. - Yes, Clover?

Mr. Howe is here for the Jeffers case.

Oh yes, of course.

Excuse me.

Grandpa, Clover was talking about Henry Jeffers, right?

Yes, Clay. You know him?

I heard about him.

He was one of the most gifted lawyers in the South.

I think he has a daughter. Susan.

Do you think he has a daughter?

You only heard his name after the war.

Come on, Mrs. Seaton.

What happened to them? Where did they go?

I don't really know the details, Clay.

They left quite quickly, without saying a word.

And it was only recently discovered.

To settle the estate, which concerns

Susan Jeffers, we have launched research

and we found them in a settlement called El Paso.

- What is it, Harvey? - Sorry to disturb you,

but Chase Burroughs, who was on the case, fell ill.

Should we cancel or send someone else?

Send someone else, but...

Who can we send?

Why not Judson?

- Grandfather. - Yes, Clay?

Let me go to El Paso.

Oh, no, Clay, you only just got back.

Grandpa, you must refuse.

Why the hell do you want to go there?

It's hard to explain, Grandpa.

I don't feel ready to practice law yet.

- What is the departure time? - 9 p.m.

You'll have to hurry.

- Oh no. - Thank you, grandfather.

As for you, sister, I will

accompany you to another party.

I will accompany you.

My opponent had two 10s against my aces,

but he bet as if he had a third.

I was really hesitant, it was a cruel dilemma.

- And what happened, sir... - Mr. Key.

Peskaloosa Wahooie Key,

but call me Pesky, Clayton.

- Okay, where was I? - In the middle of a dilemma.

You should have stayed there.

Soldiers, always more soldiers.

I wonder where they are going.

They are going home. The war is over.

You did not know it?

And there it is, my friends.

I see nothing. But there's a lot of nothing around.

Good old Rio Grande.

More than 1 km wide and 30 cm deep.

Impossible to drink this mud and impossible to cultivate it.

- What is that? - They look like Indians.

It seems like. I prefer not to take risks.

I hope they aren't the scalpers.

I'm in no hurry to lose this beautiful hair.

Me neither, I just paid $50 for it.

No, they are white. Looks like a hold-up.

Give me your money.

They don't hold women to ransom.

Wait a bit. The stagecoach is there.

We'll finish this later.

Indians?

We got screwed.

Calm down, gentlemen. This is El Paso.

Here are our 2 best merchants:

Joe the Mexican and Piute Pete.

Hi.

Come on, everyone, you're going to have to go down yourselves.

Oh yes, Ben?

You're not going to carry me?

Damn, I can't pass up this offer.

Come see dad!

You still have resources.

That's for sure. We'll see you again, Nellie.

Be careful with that, will you?

Y'all, I have a surprise for you.

Silver cutlery covered in pewter straight

from Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love.

On sale at dawn, tomorrow morning.

Don't touch the merchandise.

That's it for you, sir.

- Do you know where the hotel is? - Of course.

You go down the street and he's at the end.

A problem?

I gave my wallet to the young lady who was there.

What? Me too!

- Did I say something funny? - That's for sure!

We're all wondering how everyone gets screwed.

- Getting fooled? - Of course.

They call her Stagecoach Nellie around here.

She makes the trip once a week.

She seems to be doing well.

You could have told us.

In Texas, everyone minds their own business.

Around here, it's every man for himself.

“Every one for themselves” too.

Come on, come over here.

Yes, sheriff?

We caught Buddy Morris' killer.

I want a trial, Donner.

No matter the verdict, I want to be able to defend myself.

Of course, that suits me. He wants a trial and he will get it.

Yeah, we're going to do this according to the rules of the art.

Come on.

Stand up, Judge.

What? Oh, it's you, Burt.

I was taking a little nap.

Come on, a trial awaits you.

What? A trial? Oh yes, of course.

Come, the judge will give a verdict.

Hey, sir.

Look at this.

- I bet a dollar. - Deal.

This one.

You have won.

The trial is open.

- Take off your hats. - Take them off.

You heard the judge, take off your pretty hats.

Silence in the room.

- Where is the prisoner? - He is there, Mr. Justice.

Well...

There needs to be a jury. There is no trial without a jury.

Who wants to be part of the jury?

You, Mr. Donner?

You are an exemplary citizen.

And you, Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Ritter,

are also exemplary citizens.

You plan to do your civic duty, right?

Yes, serving on a jury is a duty.

Come on guys, we need a jury.

Good...

Brief...

- What is the charge? - Murder, Judge.

He killed one of my men while trying to escape.

It's... it's serious.

It's really serious.

- Why did you do that? - Self-defense.

But of course. You've heard the accusation.

Mr. Sheriff, you must have proof.

You saw his body at the funeral yesterday.

- What do you think? - It's not up to me to decide.

What is the jury's verdict?

Guilty, Judge.

We recommend the maximum sentence. Hanging.

If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't believe it.

I saw it, but I still have a hard time believing it.

You heard the verdict.

- Take him. - My pleasure.

The meeting adjourned.

Good job, Judge.

Wait.

Do you call that a trial?

This man couldn't even defend himself.

Do you want to interfere in our affairs?

I get involved in trials. I am a lawyer.

Do you hear that, Mr. Judge?

The stranger criticizes your way of doing things.

This is contempt of court.

Sure, Burt, whatever you say.

$50 fine for contempt of court.

I'll pay $100 if you want, but

this man deserves a fair trial.

You heard it.

Charge him $100 and a general tour.

100 dollars and a general tour.

- I'm afraid... - You don't have any money?

We'll find a way to make you pay.

We start with the hat, make your offers.

- He is too tall. - Leave him to me. It suits me, Donner.

Sold to this gentleman for 10 dollars.

Let's take his coat, Sheriff.

- Take the criminal away. - Yeah.

Gentlemen, a poplin coat

sewn by the best tailors.

What is your offer?

Half is better than nothing.

30 dollars each. Pay the judge.

We're $30 short. Let's take his jacket.

Come get her.

You don't really give me a choice.

Watch out, Clay!

All right, Judge Jeffers, let's take this jacket.

YOU?

Henry Jeffers?

We're $30 short. Let's take his pants, guys.

One moment, gentlemen.

Mr. Nacho Vasquez.

You surprise me, Mr. Donner.

Is this how you welcome a stranger?

We're just having a little fun, Vasquez.

- Take his pants. - Wait!

I would avoid it, if I were you.

I'm the one who gives the orders.

Remember, sir,

you are always one step late.

Maybe you should give him his clothes back.

Send the mugs, Burt.

I dare you to keep his clothes on.

If you want.

Back off, guys.

After you, sir.

Come on Sam, send them.

Over to you, Vasquez.

Go ahead, Mr. Sam.

I suggest you give him his clothes back.

Okay, guys.

- Thank you so much. - It was a pleasure.

Goodbye, gentlemen.

- Thank you, Pedro. - At your service.

I'm Fletcher.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Fletcher.

Can you tell me who you are and why you rescued me?

I'm Nacho Vasquez and I

have a ranch across the border.

I come to see my sister, Lupita Montez, from time to time.

She runs an inn in Del Norte.

When I saw a man defending

the truth, I wanted to help him.

Few people would dare oppose Donner around here.

I assure you that I was not aware of it.

Who is Donner?

He's the owner of the hotel, but that's not all.

He is also chairman of the Land Development Committee.

A little pompous. It's what?

Men who plundered and stole until they owned all the land

about a hundred kilometers

around, except to the south.

Mexican troops are fighting

Maximillian, so I'm making sure

that Donner does not cross the

border to persecute my people.

What about Judge Jeffers?

It's a "farsa", my friend.

He's a buffoon.

He usually does what Donner tells him.

And the rest of the time?

He drinks.

There is no one to guide the good people of El Paso.

But that’s all going to change, right?

You'll be a lawyer here, right?

No that's not true.

I came here to see Judge Jeffers and his daughter Susan.

It's too bad...

that you don't want to be a lawyer.

People need an advocate.

If I am a lawyer, who will defend me?

Do you know where Miss Jeffers lives?

Of course. Miss Jeffers is very pretty,

we don't forget it easily.

She owns La Sombrereria,

the hat shop.

Do you want to go there?

Not right away, I need a new coat.

My sister will give you one.

Her husband is no longer there to carry him.

Sorry to hear that.

Oh, Mr. Montez died a hero.

He died protecting his people from Mr. Donner.

The law is straightforward around here.

There is only one law here.

If you want to live, you must learn to shoot fast.

I'll take you to the inn.

LA SOMBRERERIA LATEST CHRISTIAN HATS

Excuse me, can you...

Wow! Nellie of the Stagecoach.

I was looking for you.

What a coincidence.

I was looking for you too

to return your wallet.

- Hold. - THANKS.

It's beautiful leather.

But it is empty.

Really? It's really a shame.

There was money in it.

You'll have a hard time proving it.

Bye.

Were you talking to me, Nellie?

Clay!

- Clay Fletcher. - Susan.

You haven't forgotten me.

Of course not. I'm so happy to see you.

How are your grandfather and Mary Elizabeth

what about everyone in Charleston?

They are well, thanks.

Where did my client go?

Nellie from the stagecoach?

She left in a hurry after giving me back an empty wallet.

Oh no, not you too!

I don't see what's so funny.

- Sorry, it's just... - I know.

It must be hard to laugh around here.

It's more like a running joke.

Let me prove to you

that I have not forgotten my good manners.

Come and have tea.

Isn't that risky?

These people are not the type to enjoy tea.

Father's health deteriorated and the

doctor recommended a dry climate,

so we came here.

- Milk? - No thanks.

Of course, after Charleston, everything seemed

so spontaneous and casual, almost primitive.

The people were kind and generous.

Maybe a little impulsive.

I had noticed.

In the end, it's thrilling, I love it.

It's better in Charleston, right?

Why is that? Everything is so new here.

A vast region, free and full of opportunities.

Father and I really like it here.

It is...

He's someone important here.

It's the judge.

Yes I know.

That sounds so good, to hear you.

I would almost be tempted to stay.

Why didn't you write to me?

Your unit was always on the move.

You could have asked my family.

I asked you to write to me.

Captain Fletcher, a girl isn't going to believe

everything an officer whispers in her ear.

Especially when he has a 6 a.m. leave

under the moon, with romantic music.

You knew I loved you, Susan.

Clay, I'd rather not talk about it.

Susan.

Susan, my daughter.

Yes, father, I am here.

Susan.

Thank you darling.

THANKS.

You know everything now.

I already knew.

I saw him on trial today at Casa Grande.

So there is nothing more to say.

When we left Charleston, he

was normal for weeks, but now...

You understand why I can't go home.

I wish I could help you.

Help you.

You can, Clay.

In Charleston, don't tell anyone what you saw here.

I promise you.

The judge must sign these papers.

When will he be able to?

Tomorrow at noon. This is the time he gets up.

I will be there.

The stagecoach doesn't leave until the day after tomorrow.

- Clay? - Yes?

I never liked being here.

I hate El Paso.

I know.

Hey, hands off.

Ask me this here.

Be careful, this thing is worth its weight in gold.

I brought it in from New Orleans.

Here’s to you my darling.

A little gift to make El Paso look like Charleston.

What are you doing here?

I don't need to ask, apparently.

You know each other?

We saw each other briefly.

You found a new coat.

Yes.

The coat of a man who died to defend his own.

There are two holes on the back.

Mr. Montez, does this mean anything to you?

Montez tried to interfere with the law.

Avoid making the same mistake.

If this happens to me, I will avoid turning my back on you.

Goodbye, Susan.

Do you sell furs now?

That's for sure, partner.

I got a great deal with these two idiots.

They have no idea of ​​the value of these skins.

And you, yes?

I can sell them for $10 each in New Orleans.

Clever, huh?

I guess.

I'll see you at the inn, Pesky.

And if Nellie asks you for your skins, the answer is no.

Well understood.

Stop, you'll kill him.

I don't like being called a thief and a liar.

Your house will be seized tomorrow, as I announced.

A representative of the law keeps the peace.

- He's not putting her in danger. - Little...

I want to talk to you, inside.

Johnny...

You are Sergeant Johnny Elkins.

It's me.

Do you remember me?

Oh yes, Captain Fletcher.

My wife.

Thanks for rescuing Johnny.

What did they do to you?

They poked my ribs.

Let's go to a doctor.

There is only the military doctor and he is absent.

It'll be okay, Captain.

Help me.

Where are we going, Sergeant?

At home, I suppose.

My cart is on the corner.

I'll bandage you.

Take it easy.

- Isn't it too tight? - No.

We learn things useful in war, right?

Put your shirt back on.

I heard the sheriff say he was going to seize your land.

He won't dare?

This is how Donner acquired his land.

And the sheriff too.

But you couldn't pay to the army.

For them, it doesn't change anything.

They stole land from dozens of soldiers.

If they want to steal from me, I will fight.

Be careful, Johnny.

Relax, Sergeant.

What are you doing?

I'll drive, if you don't mind.

Not at all, Captain.

Where are we going?

Straight ahead, then left at the river.

Boo!

The women and children were afraid that the

men returning from the war would not find them.

They came to live here,

in the river bed.

I was lucky.

I got home before they

attacked my wife and son.

When they come, I'll be ready, Captain.

Johnny.

Johnny.

Jack is here.

Donner and La Farge arrive.

They are not far away.

Here they are!

No, Johnny, no.

Put down your weapons, sergeant, that's all they're waiting for.

Stay there, I'll take care of it.

- Open the portal. - I'd like to talk to you first.

And by what right?

As Mr. Elkins' attorney.

Elkins was at war when the taxes fell.

He is entitled to time to pay.

No exceptions, sheriff.

Open this portal, Dutch.

Elkins has rights.

Get out of my way!

Do you have money to pay, Elkins?

Oh, Johnny, my garden.

I said I'll pay when I have the money.

Get out. Get out of my land, everyone.

Your land belongs to the state now.

Take his rifle.

- Your 80 hectares will be sold... - Leave!

Take him away.

I warned you. I told you so.

Leave my land.

Everyone leave.

Give me that, Johnny.

So put that down.

- They're going to kill him. - You have to run, Johnny.

Do you know where he's going?

Probably at the river. He has to cross the border.

To the south, after the mountains. They will turn around at the river.

- Go to Don Nacho's ranch. - Yes, captain.

- Clear the way. - Step back, gentlemen.

You're going to have to let me pass.

My horse doesn't want to move anymore.

I'm just starting out.

You moved quickly to come here for a beginner.

Clear the way.

- This is the last time... - Stop it.

- I'm fed up, Donner. - Stop him.

Alright, follow us.

It's Elkins you want. You know what?

Since I'm his lawyer, he will be with me at his trial.

- Okay with you? - We have an agreement.

All right.

Don't try to leave town before you bring him to us.

We will accompany you to the city.

When I borrowed this coat, it only had two holes.

I would like to return it in the same condition.

After you, gentlemen.

What was giving?

We can't shoot him down without provocation

or make it look like an accident.

Susan.

- Susan! - Yes, father, I'm coming.

My rheumatism is making me suffer at the moment.

- Drink this, it will be better. - Thank you darling.

Could you help me write?

Gently.

And There you go.

It was nice to meet you, young man.

Say hello to your grandfather for me.

That's a great man.

He is truly... an exceptional man.

If you'll excuse me, I have to go

away. I have a trial to preside over.

I'm a judge, you know.

I know. You will see me often.

What do you mean, Clay?

I saw what you saw in El Paso, Susan.

A world of possibilities, especially for a lawyer.

We will be opposed from time to time.

You are making a mistake. A big mistake.

It is a new country, wild and primitive.

I advise you to leave.

Leave before...

Before...

Father is right, this place is primitive.

If you want to keep your dignity, leave in the next stagecoach.

- Would you follow me? - I can't.

I'm going to leave for a few days.

I'll be back for Mr. Elkins' trial.

Bye.

Pesky, I need help.

No need to look any further.

There is no one more trustworthy and honest than me.

And I know something about it, you can believe me.

Just look at these skins.

- You've changed it. - Of course.

These are cowhides.

I have just sealed an extremely

profitable agreement with local competition.

- I'm almost ashamed to ride them. - I see.

I had to give away my coat, my hat, my

watch and other stuff, but look what I got.

We're going back first class, partner.

I wanted to talk to you about that. I'm not coming home right away.

Oh no?

Mr. Elkins' trial will take place

on the 16th, a week from now.

If the judge is drunk, we don't stand a chance.

He must be sober for the trial.

This is what you're going to do.

It's a bit spicy, Mr. Elkins.

- But it's... - Mr. Nacho!

Mr. Nacho, two men on horseback are arriving.

Excuse me.

Ernesto! Roberto! Garcia!

Mr. Fletcher, What... Who is this?

Your sister's servant, Arturo.

He took a bullet that was intended for me.

Take this poor boy to the doctor in Del Norte.

- You are injured, my friend. - I'm doing well.

I feel sorry for this young man.

I had to exchange my horse with his.

You had no choice.

Come on, sit down. You need to eat and drink.

Ernesto, a bottle of our best wine.

I will have clothes and a room prepared for you.

THANKS.

- How are you, Johnny? - Good, captain.

You will come home with me.

To return?

You will come to your trial.

You don't know what you're saying.

Until Donner is beaten in

court, no one will be safe.

To the court? You saw the judge, I don't have my chances.

I think it will be fine.

Really.

You have to at least try.

You have to trust me.

Very well, captain.

I will go to trial.

Do you like it, my little one? GOOD.

Another plate, Fernando.

You are happy? No? You want more, right?

Wait, it'll be nice.

Look at this. You like that, huh?

Here, Fernando.

Excellent. Excellent.

- You shoot well. - I have a good gun.

In the army, it's kill or be killed.

Shooting accurately is one thing, but shooting quickly is another.

Sheath your weapon.

GOOD...

Let's see your reaction speed.

Like that.

Draw whenever you want.

A plate, Fernando.

You didn't react quickly enough.

You are right.

Let's try again.

Another plate, Fernando.

My plates! My plates!

You're stealing my best plates to practice shooting!

Shame on you!

Oh, my plates.

Go home! Don't stay here with the little one.

And you too, Mr. Nacho.

Should I go tell madam

that you break all the plates?

Ah, women!

She thinks the plates aren't targets.

Come on, I'll find you some weapons

and we'll go shoot somewhere else.

Come, Fernando.

Yet another one, Fernando.

One more, Fernando.

Once again.

Another one.

Start pulling the trigger while drawing.

Another one.

Another one.

One more, Fernando.

And one more.

Once again.

Alright.

I told you.

You even beat me, the best shooter in Chihuahua.

Shall we continue tomorrow?

Impossible, Mr. Nacho, we're leaving for El Paso tonight.

The trial takes place tomorrow.

I hope Pesky succeeded.

It's all on him now.

Come on, Mr. Judge, you're doing well.

It's not very far anymore.

You've been saying that all day.

I want a drink.

Of course, of course.

I'll buy you a drink as soon as we arrive.

Come on, you're doing great.

Go see this dealership yourself.

I'm going home.

Do you want to drink? Catch me.

It's not very far anymore.

I see one of the markers there.

This pile of rocks. Come on, Judge.

Judge, here is the benchmark.

Look, our fortune is assured.

Look.

Right next to the trees, like the map said.

There are no trees here.

Someone must have cut them down to make a fire,

that's all, but the marker is still in place.

It's not a marker, it's just

someone who made a fire.

- Give me that. - Oh yes.

Clumsy fool!

Oh god, Judge, I'm sorry.

I have another one left in my fonts.

I'll go get her, don't move.

Stop it, you idiot.

What are you doing, you're crazy!

You scared the horses.

You irresponsible person, why did you do that?

We'll have to go back on foot.

You are right, you have to walk. It's going to take us through the night.

Oh. Me? To walk? Oh my God.

Small, small. Come back.

Little horse!

You win, Judge.

Go ahead, kill me.

You're sitting on a cactus, doesn't it hurt?

Of course it hurts, but I don't have the strength to get up.

And I don't have the strength to kill you.

Are we still far away?

I don't know, we should be in El Paso by morning.

Suck on this button to keep your mouth moist.

Hey, that's a good idea.

Good...

We should go before we can't get up anymore.

Now that I no longer have the

strength or the desire to kill you,

can you explain to me why you chased the horses?

Yeah.

I'll sober you up for your trial tomorrow.

It's Mr. Fletcher's idea.

He wants to be sure that the trial will be fair.

Oh yes.

Yes.

The Trial of Johnny Elkins.

You don't blame me?

No, no, of course not.

I told you to suck them, not chew them.

Might as well try to eat as a bonus.

"TO SAVE TIME, THE TRIAL OF JOHN ELKINS

“WILL TAKE PLACE UNDER THIS TREE NEXT TUESDAY.

“THE PUBLIC WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE HANGING.”

All the locals came to see it.

We wouldn't want to disappoint them, Sheriff.

I didn't think it would attract so many people.

They came to see him win, not hang.

They will be able to get their land back if he wins.

- Right, Mahoney? - Yes.

Do you think they will come?

It seems the lawyer had an accident

when crossing the border.

Oh I see.

There it is, mom! It's dad!

Here they are! The lawyer and Mr. Elkins! And Mr. Nacho!

It's incredible.

You said...

The farm. Figure out how to fix this.

We always have the judge.

It must be hidden with a bottle.

Send your men and scout the surrounding area.

You heard it. Go for it.

- Dad. - Are you okay, Johnny?

I'm fine, Stell.

Everything will be fine, you'll see.

- Take good care of your mother. - Of course, Dad.

Your prisoner, sheriff.

You look surprised. A problem?

You weren't expecting me?

You are responsible for the prisoner's safety.

Let nothing happen to him.

Go inside.

Hello, Susan, did you receive my message?

The message about your father?

Yes, Clay.

A problem?

You have changed, you are different.

The clothes are Mr. Nacho's. They are clairvoyant.

Not your clothes, your weapons.

What does that mean?

Additional legal arguments, just in case.

Where are his books? I need to review the Texas laws.

This way.

- What do you have there? - The best fighting cocks.

- Texas Champion. - It's certain.

He made me 10,000 pesos in a week.

- We won't sell it to you. - I do not want it.

I need to find Mr. Fletcher.

Susan.

If everything goes as planned,

and that Donner no longer has any control over your father,

will you go with me?

Oh, sure, Clay.

Clay.

Partner.

What? Where is the judge?

I wanted to warn you.

When I brought him back, he was sober, just like you wanted,

but it won't last.

The sheriff's men dragged him

to the saloon to make him drink.

Serve yourself.

I don't want to drink, I have a trial to preside over.

You are in no condition. You need a pick-me-up.

You can't stop so abruptly.

- Have a drink. - I don't want to drink.

A man's life is at stake. I need to be able to concentrate.

Drink, I tell you.

- Come on. - Wait, Mr. Judge.

Let it go. Do what I say.

It didn't end well for you last time.

Gentlemen, Mr. Nacho would say that you are a little too slow.

Come, Mr. Judge.

To clear up any misunderstanding,

we're going to send the mugs.

Alright. Clear the way.

Start, Give.

Go ahead, Sam.

OK.

Over to you, Fletcher.

When you want.

You are ready?

The trial will take place under the tree in 20 minutes.

- Where is the judge? - Here he comes.

Damn, look at him!

Take that away, you're scaring the horses.

- Father? - Yes?

Look at me.

I am proud of you. So proud.

Thank you darling.

Did you dress up for the circus?

No, it's a dressing gown.

A little silence, the trial will begin.

Thank you darling.

Is the prisoner there?

Yes, Mr. Judge, I represent the accused.

Are you a sworn member of the bar?

Yes.

Who represents the state in this lawsuit?

It's me.

Is your name John Elkins?

Yes.

Do you know the charge?

- Yes. - Guilty or not guilty?

Not guilty.

Wait a minute, Jeffers!

Respect court customs and wait your turn.

The prosecutor and defense

attorney can select the jury.

The accused waives recourse to a jury.

Objection. There needs to be a jury. I insist!

Consistent with the Constitution,

the accused may refuse to call a jury.

- Do you want a jury? - No.

We can let the judge decide whether he is guilty or not.

I am sure his verdict will be correct.

I thank you for your trust.

Let the prosecutor present the case.

There you go, Mr. Judge, I'll tell you everything.

This man killed a law enforcement

officer in front of many witnesses.

He must be punished for this act.

That's what it's all about.

The sooner we're done with this nonsense,

the sooner we can get back to drinking.

Have you finished your argument?

I think he can't take it anymore.

Silence. Please calm down.

NOW...

It's the defense lawyer's turn

to make his plea.

Mr. Justice, I have before me a

copy of the Texas Constitution.

- Can I read you an extract? - Do.

"No one shall be deprived of his life,

"of his liberty or his property

“without due process of law.”

In this case, John Elkins did

not benefit from legal protection.

While he fought for the state that granted him these rights,

justice has become selfish and corrupt.

Sheriffs and judges were fraudulently elected

and served as tools for men who wished to pillage and steal

using the law to their advantage.

I don't need to name them.

You know them all.

Continue.

John Elkins did not commit murder

in the moral sense of the word.

It is true that he killed a man,

but he was only defending his property against thieves.

It is not Mr. Elkins who should be judged,

but the El Paso court.

The sheriffs and judges

who failed to protect this man.

That's all, Judge.

It's up to you to decide who is really guilty.

I...

I have examined the facts carefully

and by the powers vested

in me by the State of Texas,

I declare the accused, John Elkins...

not guilty.

Sir, thank you for freeing Johnny.

Freeing Johnny helped me find myself.

By releasing John Elkins, the court recognizes the

veracity of the defense's statements which proved

that the real culprits are elsewhere.

Therefore, I intend to step

down as judge of El Paso

and submit myself to judgment for my faults.

No!

Not now!

I'll need a good lawyer, Mr. Fletcher.

You have already been judged by the locals.

You heard them.

They want you to stay.

It is the people who decide.

You know what that means.

Everyone will want their land back.

Make sure that doesn't happen.

I think we should celebrate.

Johnny, come to our house with your wife and Jack.

I would rather go back and take care of my family.

Go home. It feels good to be able to say that.

We understand. Good luck to you.

Be blessed.

Come on, Stell.

Son.

- Mr. Judge, can we speak to you? - Of course.

Come back, I'll join you.

- Don't be late for dinner. - I promise.

Mr. Judge, what about our lands?

I'm so happy these people are going home.

What about you?

Oh, I'll go wherever my husband wants to be a lawyer.

Susan!

My darling!

- Clay, we're being watched. - Hey, Clay.

Clayton, my boy.

What do you have there?

Boy, don't speak so

disrespectfully in front of El Furioso.

So what is it?

He is the world champion fighting cock.

And the Texas champion.

He's a killer.

That's why it's called El Furioso.

Great deal, partner.

Instead of lugging around 300 skins, we have this champion.

Fortune is ours.

Where did you get it?

- I had to... - Wait a minute.

Oh no, not yet!

Yeah.

It was clever, huh?

Or maybe not.

The best fighting cock, eh?

How am I doing, partner?

Oh my God.

Miss Jeffers.

Miss Jeffers, come quickly.

A tragedy has happened. Your father...

He's dead, Clay.

They killed him.

Let's take him inside.

Come and help me.

I can stay if you want.

Please.

A terrible reward for his courageous act.

No one will dare attack Donner and his men anymore.

Mr. Fletcher!

Mr. Fletcher!

Come quickly, Mr. Fletcher. They are attacking my parents.

Stay here, Jack.

What's the matter?

It is our house!

The law...

It is useless without an official representative.

What is the point of justice if we are afraid to accept it?

You saw what happened when a

court was scorned and ridiculed.

You saw a judge die for giving a fair verdict.

You saw a couple get killed

for accepting that same verdict.

Justice is bruised and unbalanced here in El Paso.

There is only one thing left to do: take up arms.

It's time to take justice into your own hands.

- Will you follow me? - Yeah!

On the way to avenge Johnny!

Wait my friend, you shouldn't do this.

You should be the first to defend the law.

There's no law in El Paso, Mr. Nacho.

Just local criminals making their own laws.

We will respond to force with force.

Will you follow us?

To maintain the law, yes, but not to violate it.

I can't follow you.

In that case, goodbye, Mr. Nacho.

- Let's go. - We're following you, Clay.

Another one, Sam.

Everyone line up.

Those at the bar, turn around, I want to see you.

- It's the lawyer. - And the Elkins son.

Faster than that!

Come on!

Jack, do you recognize anyone?

Come on, Jack.

It's him.

Are you sure, Jack?

I am sure of it.

I saw him from the corral.

He threatened to burn the house down if my father didn't come out.

Get out of line and come over here.

You'll never have me.

Do you recognize any others?

Him!

He dragged my mother out of the house.

He's lying, I didn't do anything.

No! He lies! He's lying, I tell you!

He lies.

He has something on his wrist.

“Sheriff La Farge, another one of your men is dead

"for what he did to John Elkins and his wife.

“It’s not the last one.”

I have never seen this man. Anyone know him?

That's why I brought you in, Mr. Fletcher.

This is Clay's work.

Can't we contact him?

Excuse me.

He has a friend in this town who

supplies him, he could lead you to him.

Yes, let's try that, please.

Easy, my boy.

Go hide behind those bushes.

Captain Fletcher might change his mind when he sees you.

Say, Mr. Judge, he might need some money.

Would you pay me the 10 dollars you promised me?

Yes of course.

Oh, damn, it comes back to me.

We were almost robbed in the stagecoach

and I left my money with a young girl.

Nellie from the stagecoach! She got you, too.

Why so much hilarity?

It's complicated, I'll try to explain it to you.

Hurry up, I can hear them coming.

- Hello, Pesky. - Hey, Clay.

- Were you able to buy everything? - Everything except the soap.

I figured you'd rather be dirty than hungry.

Good game.

We were starting to run out of ammunition.

Put this in your cast iron and take a piece of bread.

How is the wonderful El Furioso doing?

Have you won any fights?

No, she takes care of her family.

She laid 15 eggs.

Do you hear that? The best fighting

cock in the world is going to be a mother.

Clay.

Susan.

Grandpa, what are you doing here?

I came to see you, Clay.

But I didn't expect to see my grandson

with a reward on his head.

You should hear the facts before you judge me hastily.

He knows the facts, Clay, I told him everything.

You and these men killed and hanged

and sowed desolation throughout El Paso.

We're just defending ourselves, miss.

Tim is right. We had no chance, but

everything changed thanks to the captain.

Thanks to the captain?

You are a lawyer!

You must uphold the law.

We're not in Charleston, Grandpa.

This is El Paso.

People had to take matters into their own hands to defend theirs.

Power to the people.

The rallying cry of thugs since the dawn of time.

Is this how you justify the

horrible crimes you committed?

- This is not enough? - No, Clay.

There is only one way to defend people...

To defend them all.

And this, by establishing perfectly legal courts where the accuser

and the accused can confront each other on an equal footing.

Your grandfather is right, my friend.

Don't you understand, Clay?

You put yourself on the level of Donner and his men.

It is enough for one man to accuse another

and you condemn him without thinking.

We had to fight. Just a return of things.

Do you think it's fair to punish innocent people too?

The man you dragged to El Paso had nothing

to do with the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Elkins.

Jack was wrong, this man was not a deputy.

It was a pastor who came to open a church.

I do not know what to say.

It was the only solution.

There are others. Stop before you go too far.

Nothing keeps me in El Paso anymore.

We could leave. Go wherever you want.

I can't abandon them.

We'll figure out how to stop Donner and La Farge.

- Oh yes? - Yes, Clay.

You're supposed to triumph through eloquence, not through force.

Sit down with these men, no matter who they are,

and state your demands by listening to what they have to say.

Do this for me or for Susan

if you don't do it for yourself.

- What do you think? - Sounds good.

I guess the old man is right.

I want to try.

I don't want to make a mistake again.

Very good, grandfather.

We're going to try that.

- Good my friend. - It's better like that.

It's the right decision.

I'll arrange a meeting with Donner and La Farge.

Empty that cart.

Pasky, take Miss Jeffers and the judge

home and bring back Donner's answer.

Partner, even Mercury wouldn't be as fast as me.

I'll wait with Clay, if that's okay with you.

I understand.

Come on, boo!

You could let them grow.

It would be cute with a ribbon.

Stop laughing. You're next.

Hey, there's Pesky. He is back.

So, Pesky?

This is Judge Fletcher.

Oh no. Clay.

I'm sorry, Clay.

They made me bring him back to you.

Who did that?

La Farge.

Go back to town.

Take Miss Jeffers with you.

Mr. Nacho, keep him safe.

Yes my friend.

Pesky, tell everyone to

leave town by noon tomorrow.

What is happening?

Why is everyone going to the river?

They flee before the shooting.

- Fletcher and his men arrive. - Fletcher?

Why would he come?

Given what happened to his grandfather, he will come.

To give, to kill this man, it was truly scandalous.

La Farge has gone too far.

It was cold-blooded murder.

- Who killed old Fletcher? - For what?

That's what I want to know.

To show the lawyer we're not kidding.

How long have you been ordering?

From now on, I'm fed up with your orders.

Understand that I will

not get wet to save you.

Fend for yourself.

No need to run away, I can defend myself.

What is that?

If it's Fletcher and his men, you'll be defending yourself soon.

- Give us La Farge. - And give.

Stay there and don't show yourself.

Have you seen La Farge?

No.

Stop following me.

Hide.

Hey, La Farge is going to the river.

Come on, follow me!

Mrs. Montez, I need help.

Why would I help you?

I gave you my husband's coat,

because my brother, Mr. Nacho

told me you were worthy to wear it.

But you are no better than the others.

You only think about killing. Kill!

When will this end? When everyone is dead?

Maybe that would be better for El Paso.

Oh.

It'll be okay, boy.

Shooting men and women is no longer enough for you?

You are hurting children now.

Take good care of him.

Stop. Untie these ropes.

You will need it to gather your animals.

What are you doing?

We didn't do all this for nothing.

- Yeah. - It's true.

Not at all, but it is time to ask

ourselves where all this is leading us.

Yet another hanging.

What's wrong with that?

- And Donner in all this? - Donner is dead.

The Land Development Committee is no more.

La Farge is ready to stand trial.

Judge? Him? The rope is too soft for him.

- Yeah! - Wait, listen to me.

We cannot act like criminals, no matter the reason.

We broke the law, too.

Did you think we could be judged ourselves?

Yesterday my grandfather said there's only one way

to defend the rights of the people:

through legal courts

where both the accuser and the accused have a chance.

We would all have our chance in a

court of law and so would La Farge.

I'm willing to take a chance.

And you?

- Sounds good to me. - To me too.

- Yeah. - He is right.

Untie these ropes.

We have work to do.

It’s a big day for El Paso my friends.

It's very true, my brother.

We are all partners.

Yes sir.

From now on, law and order will reign in our beautiful city.

Does anyone know when the next coach leaves?