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Hey, sheriff, it's real nice

hey, sheriff, it's real nice

of you to offer to take me

to folsom like this.

All right, you shut your mouth.

Just makin' small talk

is all I'm doin'.

You listen to me, Tate.

We got almost two days' ride

till we get to folsom.

Nobody's gonna care

you get bruised up some.

Come on!

Come on!

Cut me loose.

I can't believe they was

dumb enough to think two of them

could stop me.

We got to get out of here.

Jacob!

Get that pitchfork movin', son.

That horse ain't

gonna feed itself.

You slow down with that

pitchfork, young man.

Sometimes when you

try to go faster,

you only end up going slower.

Supper's about ready, Matt.

All right,

we'll finish up here.

Don't forget to wash up.

Ma'am.

Sheriff.

Sheriff.

Jacob, go finish

setting the table for me.

What is it, them Dale boys

shootin' up the saloon again?

No, Eli Tate

and Johnny hogan.

They're back.

Go on in, Gail.

Eli Tate's supposed to be

serving life in folsom.

Hogan shot up

the prison return.

I just found out about it myself

when Ben Perkins came runnin'

into the sheriff's office

sayin' that he saw Eli

sayin' that he saw Eli

stealin' a chicken

from his Coop.

Thinks the boys made camp

in the old mine entrance.

Ben thought about goin'

after them with a shotgun.

Decided to get help instead.

That's probably why

he's still alive.

Wire the marshal.

A prison escape's

his jurisdiction.

Already did.

They're sendin' boys

from sacramento,

but they can't get here

till the day after tomorrow.

Tate and hogan

will be on the move by then.

I'll finish this up.

You go say your good-byes.

You're going after them.

It's my job.

The job you promised

you'd quit.

And I will.

That's what you always say.

Someday soon, Hank's gonna be

the sheriff, and I will just be

plain old Matt Austin, rancher.

I promise.

Just come home to me.

Hey, son.

You still got your badge?

All right.

Listen to your ma.

Listen to your ma.

So, when I come back,

you can tell me

all about it, okay?

Be a good boy.

Okay?

All right.

Come around.

This fire's only

a couple of hours old.

Means Tate and hogan

are still on the move.

Why'd they come back

here anyway?

Why not make a run for Mexico?

You put them up twice

in the past six years.

They got to figure you'd be

they got to figure you'd be

hot on their heels the first

you hear of their escape.

What?

They came back for me.

Well, well.

Howdy, missus.

Where's your husband?

He's out with the cattle.

He'll be back in a minute.

What do you want?

Well, I've got a score

to settle, so I need to see

your husband.

I don't think he's out

with the cattle.

Where is he?

Jacob.

See, now,

I think you're lyin'.

And you know what I do

to people who lie to me?

I do bad things.

I don't like it when

people lie to me,

so tell me where he is.

So tell me where he is.

I'm not lying.

Just--whatever--

Just take whatever you want!

Just don't hurt my son!

Tell me where he is.

Hey!

Don't!

Gail!

Oh!

Don't tell me you're goin'

after Tate and hogan.

The sheriff Austin I knew

wouldn't get himself killed

over revenge.

Over revenge.

I'm not the sheriff anymore.

You don't even know

where to look for 'em.

I'll start in asquerosos.

Give me a few hours.

Asquerosos is a

two days' ride away.

Tate and hogan got a day's

jump on me as it is.

Get on back to parkfield, Hank.

Take care of your family.

Eddie, please,

we don't need any trouble!

It's too late.

We already got trouble.

Come on, Samuel.

What's holding you up, son?

Eddie, he owns half the town.

No man in his right mind

will go against him.

Well, it's a good thing

I'm not in my right mind.

Oh, Billy, you get down

off that wagon right now!

You will not take

my son with you!

Ma, I wanna help!

Eddie, you are my brother,

and I love you, but this

is a fool's errand.

Lamar horn is just looking

for a reason to come after us.

Don't give him one.

And you listen to me

when I speak to you.

We will go into town

another time.

Listen to your mama.

Listen to your mama.

I didn't start this.

Come on, let's go.

Hyah! Hyah! Hyah!

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You're gonna come back

and see me, right?

Gentlemen, how y'all doin'?

Can I have a whiskey?

And leave the bottle?

Yes, sir.

There you go.

There you go.

Thank you.

Thank you.

There's room at this table,

Mr. aguilar.

Much obliged.

If you're gonna speak your

piece, I suggest you do it now.

Lamar horn has ears

all over Crockett.

My guess is, he knows

you're here already.

I know you haven't lived here

very long, Mr. Vaughn, but I'm

sure you know about the problems

that me and my family

are havin'.

Everyone knows

about it, Eddie.

About it, Eddie.

What are you gonna do?

I'm lookin' to hire

some people.

Somebody's been runnin' off my

cattle, destroyin' my property.

I'll pay a dollar a day

for your services.

Now, that's better

than anything you'll make

working as a farmhand.

Eduardo.

Horn.

You're not causing any

trouble for Mr. horn,

are you, Eddie?

Nothing illegal about

protectin' your home.

But it isn't really

but it isn't really

your home, is it?

My family's lived on that

property for over 90 years...

Since California

was part of Mexico.

But it ain't Mexico anymore.

And I'm sorry to tell you that

the homestead act doesn't apply

this far west, and I've already

applied for that land grant.

So next month, when the tax

assessor gets out here, I'll be

the one that holds the proper

paperwork for that property.

Yes...

But only if you run us off.

And me and my sister...

We ain't leavin'.

Do yourself a favor, Eddie.

You take the time right now to

you take the time right now to

plan a proper future for you

and your family.

My offer still stands.

You can come and work for me.

You can provide for your

sister and your nephew.

You think you can just take

whatever you want?

Huh?

Well, you can't have my ranch.

A dollar a day to anyone

who stands with me.

Give me a break, bubba.

You're loco.

Nope, ain't gonna happen.

No, thank you.

You think about it.

I was just leaving, sheriff.

We still got business.

I ain't got no business

with you.

My business is with horn.

See, this town

is my business.

I don't take kindly to

people causin' trouble

in my town.

Well, then it's horn you need

to be talkin' to, not me.

This is my town.

This is my town.

Hey!

Hey!

Let me go!

Don't go, boy.

Let me go!

To get home, he's gonna

need you in one piece.

Do you understand?

Now put your head

like this for me.

Now stay still.

I'm gonna put some

iodine on you.

Come on.

The idiot who gives his sister

a lot of sleepless nights.

We can't just give up, amaya.

This is our land...

This is our land...

Our home.

Horn's got no right

takin' it away from us.

He goes behind the town's back,

applies for hundreds

of land grants, and doesn't

even bother tellin' us

about the taxman

until it's too late.

I'm not saying

you're wrong, Eddie.

I just don't know

what we can do about it.

They could have killed you.

Hold this there.

Yeah, well, next time,

I'm gonna be wearin' a gun.

Next time?

Like you're gearing up

for some big showdown?

We need help now!

Help?

Help?

Face it,

we only have each other.

There's no one else coming.

People wanna help.

They're just afraid of horn,

that's all.

And they should be.

No one in this town

is gonna risk their lives

or their families for us.

We can't ask them to.

Hold on, look.

It's four weeks before

the tax assessor gets here.

We only gotta hold off

until then.

But I'm gonna find a way

to keep us on this land.

I can't believe I let you.

I can't believe I let you

talk me into goin' after

the sheriff's family.

Yeah?

After what we done, he's

gonna hunt us down like deer.

He ain't gonna catch us.

We've got at least

a day's lead on him.

Besides, we're goin'

to asquerosos.

They don't welcome

the law there.

We didn't steal nothin'

for supper.

We'll get something tomorrow.

I can't go to sleep

on an empty stomach.

Well, eat your tongue, then.

Go on, go on.

Go on, go on, go on.

Please, just this once,

listen to me.

You need to stay in bed

and let your body heal.

I can't.

I just can't.

You took quite a beating

last night.

Just where do you think

you're going?

It's business.

It's none of your concern.

It is very much my concern.

Uncle Eddie,

I packed your saddlebags.

Thanks a lot, Billy, thanks.

I'm gonna hire us some help.

Well, then I must be hearing

things because if I'm not

mistaken, no man in Crockett

wanted the job.

Well, that's why

I'm goin' to asquerosos.

Have you lost your mind?

You remember what papa used

to tell us about that place.

It's nothing but drunkards

and outlaws--

And outlaws--

No one with whom a

decent man would associate.

Exactly the kind of people

who are willin' to take on

the likes of lamar horn.

Look, I'll only be gone

a couple of days.

I'll come back with some help.

Eddie, you can't

leave us alone.

If Mr. horn finds out

that you left the county,

he'll come down that hill

with guns blazing.

We'll be homeless by sundown.

If you're gone,

who's gonna protect us?

If I don't get help, there'll

be nothin' left to protect.

Besides, there's no reason he

needs to know what I'm up to.

If anybody asks,

I'm out with the cattle.

Samuel.

Yes, sir?

You'll look after them

till I get back, right?

Yes, sir, Mr. aguilar.

Yes, sir, Mr. aguilar.

Horse is ready, sir.

I'm gonna take care of this.

All right?

Oh!

Whiskey.

What you lookin' for, son?

Poker game?

Pretty girl?

You name it, we got it.

I'm lookin' to hire

some guns.

Thought the saloon would be

thought the saloon would be

a good place to start.

Try them two.

They might fit your bill.

Come on, Tate, don't get

between a dog and his bone.

She's with me!

More whiskey?

Yeah, let me have a bottle,

and give me two more glasses,

will you?

Gentlemen.

Good day to you, Martha.

My best to the family.

Thank you.

I'll send your regards.

Mr. Vaughn, how are you

and your business

on this splendid day?

Not too bad, preacher.

I just wish I had

a few more customers.

Well, if lamar horn has his

way, you'll soon have more

customers than you need.

Customers than you need.

Yeah, well, I never thought

I could make too much money from

fruit, but anything that grows

on this land is a good thing

for the town.

I just--I just wish

people would cooperate more.

Well, those folks may

surprise you yet, sir.

I wish you a good day,

Mr. Vaughn.

Thank you, preacher.

Oh, uh, Mr. Clark.

Hello, Mr. Vaughn.

Good day to you, sir.

Mrs. Clark.

That package you wanted

just came in.

I'll have it for you

late afternoon.

Oh, mighty fine.

Oh, mighty fine.

Thank you.

Good day.

Good day, amaya.

Mr. horn.

What can I do for you?

It's a lovely afternoon,

isn't it?

Surely you haven't come

to discuss the weather.

To discuss the weather.

Actually, no, I've come

to make you my final offer.

You and your brother vacate the

property, and I'll guarantee

each of you proper paying jobs.

We'll do no such thing.

I expected that from your

brother, but to be honest,

amaya, from you, I was hoping

a little more common sense.

Is it common sense to give up

my home without a fight?

What are you expecting,

trying to hold me off

for a few more weeks?

Well, I should think

that would be clear.

Once the tax assessor comes

and finds you have no claim

to the ranch, there's nothing

you can to do to run us off.

You can to do to run us off.

I liked your husband

very much.

He spoke kindly of you,

as well.

It's a shame he was

taken so young...

And you left behind to

watch after your child alone.

You think about my offer.

I think it's good for everyone.

We'll speak in a couple days.

We'll speak in a couple days.

So, what do you think?

We're not gonna risk our

lives for a dollar a day.

All right, how about--

How about two dollars a day?

Two dollars each?

Each.

Can you afford that?

Of course I can.

I'd say you got yourselves

a couple of hired guns.

A toast to savin' my land

and takin' down an old crook.

And takin' down an old crook.

What'll it be?

Whiskey.

That's right, Tate.

That's right, Tate.

Whoo!

Yeah, sure.

Hey!

You come in here,

you tear up my bar,

you shoot an innocent man!

What the hell's goin' on?!

What innocent man?

That one there.

He wasn't with

those roughnecks.

Just come in here

tryin' to hire some help.

Give me some rags.

Stay down.

You're bleedin' pretty bad.

Horn.

Horn.

He sent you to kill me,

didn't he?

I wasn't lookin' for you.

Amaya.

Please tell amaya.

They're gonna--

They're gonna take my land

if I don't stop him.

Mister, I don't

even know your name.

It's Eddie--

Eddie aguilar from Crockett.

Eddie aguilar from Crockett.

Crockett.

They're gonna kill my sister

and take our land.

You--you got to promise me

you're not gonna let

that happen.

Say you will.

I will.

You did what

the preacher asked.

You gave her a choice.

I can have them run off

I can have them run off

at first light.

To at least make it

look like I tried.

It's taken me a long time

to cultivate my relationship

with the people of Crockett.

I'm not about to ruin that

over a couple of headstrong

californios.

No, we'll give them a day

to think about things.

And then?

And then we'll see.

Hey, ma.

Yes?

Do you think we'll get

to stay at the ranch?

I don't know, Billy.

Uncle Eddie will fix things.

Uncle Eddie will fix things.

I know he will.

Would you be amaya?

You've brought Eddie home.

You've brought Eddie home.

Yes, ma'am, I have.

I just knew this

would happen.

I told Eddie to stay out

of asquerosos.

If you don't mind

my asking, ma'am...

What was a decent man like that

doin' in an outlaw town?

We have some land troubles.

And he figured a couple of

hardcases would fix that?

I told him it.

I told him it

was a fool idea.

Can I ask how it happened?

I shot him.

It was an accident.

Should never have happened.

I was looking for a

couple of hardcases, too--

Not to hire 'em, but...

To settle a score.

Seems like we found

the same two.

I'd like to give him

a proper burial

if you'd allow me.

Get me a drink.

Didn't think I'd

see you in here again.

Well, you'd be wrong,

'cause this is me

standing here right now.

I ain't afraid of no lawman.

Billy, go take Mr. Austin to

the bunkhouse to get washed up

for supper.

I think I've been a very

patient man, sheriff.

I wouldn't have been half

as nice with those californios.

My patience has run out.

How soon can you have

your men assembled?

I can have them ready

by tonight.

Perfect.

So...

It's just you and your mom

on this land?

Where's your dad?

My pa died a long time ago...

Back when I was small.

Uncle Eddie's been

uncle Eddie's been

takin' care of us since.

Now that he's gone,

there'll be nothin' stoppin'

horn from chasin' us

off the land.

Who is this horn

everybody keeps talkin' about?

Uncle Eddie--

He says he's evil.

He lives in the big house

on widow's hill.

Buys up as much

of Crockett as he can.

What does he figure gives him

right to your land?

Our family came here 90 years

ago and homesteaded the land.

Back then, it was Mexico, so we

didn't need no proper deed.

Everyone in Crockett is too

afraid of Mr. horn to help.

Afraid of Mr. horn to help.

That's why uncle Eddie--

He needed to find somebody that

was too mean to be afraid.

That's why he needed to find

a hired gun.

There he is now.

Are you looking for me,

Mr. Vaughn?

Yes, I am, preacher.

I think we've got some trouble

in our town.

I'm concerned about the

aguilar family and this whole

business with lamar horn.

Business with lamar horn.

We've got to do something

before somebody gets killed.

Well, isn't that

a matter for the law?

No, I don't think so.

I think it's time for

a higher power to intervene.

Good day, preacher.

Ma!

Billy, you listen to me.

You stay inside and keep away

from the windows, okay?

But, ma!

You listen to me!

You stay inside!

Whoo-hoo!

Whoo-hoo!

Let's go!

Down!

Let's go, let's go, let's go!

Get out of here!

Let's get out of here!

Watch out!

Let's go!

Hyah! Hyah!

Come on!

Come on, let's go!

Come on, go, go!

Oh, no!

Oh.

Ma'am?

Do you know this man?

It's Mr. Barnes.

He owns the next farm over.

I thought you said you had

everything under control.

I did, I did.

They had a roughneck

of their own.

What, he hired himself a gun?

Who?

I don't know,

but he had good aim--

Better than any of mine.

Shot Casey Barnes

right out of the saddle.

I still have to tell his wife.

Have you started

raising a team yet?

I don't want to give Eddie

that much time to recover.

Eddie wasn't there

last night.

At least none of us saw him.

Well, he's probably off

well, he's probably off

raising a posse.

Look, what did I tell you

about underestimating your

enemy, sheriff?

Now, go find some men

for me, please--

Preferably somebody

that can shoot.

Look, I had enough trouble

raising the three.

After last night,

none of the townsfolk

want to join up.

Now, you listen to me.

You are in this

just as much as I am.

Now, you're not gonna get

your land if I don't get

my water.

There are plenty of other

towns out there, sheriff.

Go find me some men now!

We all would have died.

They would have killed us all

if it weren't for Mr. Austin.

He didn't save Herman.

But he saved us.

Horn's men--

They rode out like

they were scalded.

They'll be back

soon as Austin's gone.

Where's he going?

Don't be stupid.

He ain't got

he ain't got

no reason to stay.

Shoot.

He's probably fixin'

to leave right now.

Samuel says you're

gonna leave.

Is that what Samuel says?

Says you got

no reason to stay.

What do you say?

I say we need your help.

A lot of work to be done around

this place, and we can't do it

all ourselves.

Oh.

And horn's men--

They were afraid of you.

They're sure not afraid of us.

They're sure not afraid of us.

We can pay you.

I don't need no money.

Well, does that mean

you'll stay?

I'll stick around a few days,

help y'all get back

on your feet.

Then I have to go.

I got a job to do.

So, uh, what seems

to be the problem?

Well...

I sent the sheriff

out to the aguilar ranch

to negotiate on my behalf.

To negotiate on my behalf.

Seemingly, Eddie wasn't there.

However, he did find amaya

Spencer alone with her young boy

and some hardcase that Eddie

must have hired.

I'll speak with her, and I'll

find out who that man is.

You're a true friend,

preacher.

Thank you, sir.

All right, lamar.

Is that the preacher?

Is that the preacher?

Whoa, whoa.

Morning, preacher.

Good morning,

Mrs. Spencer, Billy.

Um, this is Matt Austin.

He's helping with the ranch

for a few days.

Can't say I've ever

seen you around.

What can we do

for you, preacher?

For you, preacher?

Well, I heard about your

run-in the other night.

I was concerned for

your safety, Mrs. Spencer.

Mr. Austin isn't like

those guys that came around

last night.

No, I done some sheriffin'.

Never rode into anybody's place

at midnight, torches and rag

tied around my face

like a coward.

I'm sure I don't know

what you mean.

You do the lord's work,

preacher?

Or do you work for Mr. horn?

Lamar's a friend of mine,

but I assure you I'm here

of my own accord.

I don't want you people

to have any more trouble.

Perhaps we could sit down

with Mr. aguilar and try

with Mr. aguilar and try

and work things out.

Uncle Eddie's dead.

Very sorry for your loss,

Mrs. Spencer.

You go back and you

tell Mr. horn...

He gets a chance,

I want to meet him.

Well, you shouldn't have

spoken to him that way.

The preacher's a good man.

Everyone says so.

He's just trying to help.

He's just trying to help.

Help like that

can get you killed.

You don't know that he's

gonna go run back to horn.

Ma'am, who do you

think sent him here?

Supper's just about ready.

Still a lot of damage

out by the fences.

Take a couple days

to fix 'em.

So, Eddie went and got

himself a sheriff.

Did you happen to catch a name?

Did you happen to catch a name?

Matt Austin.

And, lamar, the boy

said Eddie's dead,

and Mrs. Spencer didn't deny it.

Oh, that poor woman.

Losing her husband

and her brother in two years.

They made some allegations...

About the incident

with the sheriff.

They say that montero's men

rode about in bandannas,

killed the ranch hand, and that

they showed up in the middle

of the night.

Preacher...

Preacher...

Now, you don't believe

that our sheriff would

have anything to do with that,

do you?

Now, I know you trust

these people, but it's obvious

they're willing to say anything.

Austin said he'd

like to meet with you.

Well...

That's a meeting we're gonna

have to arrange, isn't it?

I don't know

that I should leave you.

Well, it's just for

a couple of hours.

And I have Samuel.

That won't be much protection

if horn's men come ridin'

in here.

But I think it's important

that you go speak to him.

Whatever you can do.

Mr. Austin!

Where you goin'?

I'll be back before supper.

You promise?

Promise.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

What can I do for you?

I'm looking to hire some men

to ride with me to Crockett.

I got some trouble in town.

I thought your guys

might be interested.

It pays well.

No, thanks.

No.

Think about it.

Take care of yourself.

I hear you're lookin'

to hire some men.

Maybe.

What kind of money?

Pays good money if you're

pays good money if you're

willing to get your hands dirty.

I think you're

lookin' for me, then.

I've been expecting you.

Come on in.

Take a seat.

Can I offer you

something to drink?

No, thank you.

Few things in life

I find that satisfy me

like a good Brandy.

You didn't bring me up here

to talk about Brandy.

You're an astute man.

You're an astute man.

Must have come in handy

when you were sheriff.

What was it--

Parkfield, right?

Well, here, let's just see

what my associates did tell me.

Yeah, that's right.

Waco three years ago

aand kilgore before that.

Well, you're well-informed,

I'll give you that.

Well, the telegraph--

That's a remarkable invention.

What used to take me weeks

to get messages back and forth

to my people now can happen

in minutes.

Well, as you know,

the job of sheriff here

in Crockett is already filled.

However...

I could always use a man

with your skills around.

I've seen what your men do.

I'm not interested.

Amaya Spencer--

She's a beautiful woman.

She bats those beautiful eyes

at you and spins some yarn about

me stealing her land, and you

automatically assume it's true.

Mister...

If you really wanna do

what's best for everybody

in this valley...

In this valley...

You leave that family alone.

You never told me

you were a sheriff.

You were a sheriff.

Would it have made

any difference?

No, I guess not.

There's plenty of questions

I could have asked.

Did you speak to horn?

I did.

I'm sure he told you things

about my family.

With his fancy clothes

and his big house,

I'm sure his story sounded like

the right one.

You can look into

things if you want.

I'd understand.

No, I can usually tell

when a man's bluffin',

holdin' a pair of twos.

Why did you quit

being a sheriff?

I've been sheriff

in a lot of places.

In a lot of places.

My wife...

We thought we'd start a ranch

and raise our boy...

Somewhere.

It wasn't meant to be.

All right.

You never told me your name.

That's right, I didn't.

Hup!

You think ranching pays well.

Right, bill?

Yep.

Well, you just wait and see

how much somebody will pay for

a fresh bushel of strawberries.

Of course, we'll have to deal

with some logistical issues.

With some logistical issues.

Crops like this need water.

Please tell amaya I was sorry

to hear about Eddie.

Seems like everybody knows.

It's a small town.

Horn's men let it be known that

Eddie tried to hire some gunmen.

The way they worship horn in

this town, ain't no wonder Eddie

had to go outside to find help.

Thing I can't understand is,

why does he want aguilar's land

so bad?

Well, there's a spring at

well, there's a spring at

the back of the property--

Liquid gold, horn calls it.

Wants to turn Crockett

into an orange grove.

He got cause to do that?

Depends on who you ask.

Filed the land grant proper,

but those grants were supposed

to be for families who

homesteaded before California

got its statehood.

Huh.

Make them legal with

the federal government.

So, everybody's so afraid of

the boogeyman, nobody wanted to

sign up and help Eddie.

My people...

Tell me that when

the first train car filled with

the first train car filled with

California oranges pulled into

grand central station, why,

the people lined up for blocks.

If you stand up against him,

uh, you'll be the next victim.

There's got to be somebody

who ain't afraid.

There's Lars andersen.

Horn had him thrown off

the land last year.

Where do I find him?

Wait till sundown

at the saloon.

He works as a farmhand

these days.

You didn't tell me

this town was so close.

No, I didn't.

Howdy.

Mr. andersen?

Do I know you?

I don't believe so.

Lars andersen.

Lars andersen.

Happy to meet you.

Let me buy you a drink.

No, that's all right.

Listen, I'm Matt Austin.

I'd like to have a word.

Matt Austin?

Don't that just beat all.

What does that mean?

You've heard of me?

Just this afternoon, in fact.

Let me buy you a drink.

We'll talk about it.

I'm not much for a saloon.

Let's just talk right here.

Well, I, uh, work over

at the local spread.

They're goin' through the same

they're goin' through the same

troubles with lamar horn

I was goin' through a year ago.

The sheriff's deputy was

over there today, tryin' to

scare 'em off their land again.

Got there, didn't see me

by the barn.

And what were you

doin' out there?

Listenin'.

Information is better

than cash sometimes.

Anyways, they was talkin' about

horn not figurin' on you.

They call themselves men,

ridin' around, wavin' torches

at night, shootin' off guns,

scarin' the woman and boy.

Well, I've seen it.

Well, I've seen it.

Horn run me off my land.

What claim did he

have on your land?

Borrowed some money.

Had a bad crop

the year before it.

Swear I thought

I could pay it back.

I'm just--

I'm just waitin for this town

to rise up against him.

And when they do...

I'll be first in line

to take my shot.

Mr. andersen, you may

just get that chance.

Found out a few things.

I made some fresh coffee.

Would you like some?

I believe I will.

What did you find out?

What did you find out?

That it's long past the time

someone should have stood up

to lamar horn.

Eddie did, Mr. Austin.

That's what got him killed.

I know you're scared.

But some things

are worth fightin' for.

Do you have a plan?

Get the ranch ready,

make a stand.

Land office says

in three weeks,

they'll have you

a proper deed.

It's still a long time.

It's the best I can do.

And how are you

gonna find men to help?

Gonna find men to help?

Every person in this town

is either afraid of Mr. horn or

thinks he's the second coming.

I got a few ideas.

Amaya...

This land was homesteaded

by your family--

Your blood.

Horn has no claim on it

unless you vacate.

You need to understand,

until this is all settled,

either you or Billy has to be

on this property at all times.

Good evening, Mr. Vaughn.

I was just headed home

for my supper.

What can I do for you?

I'll be quick, preacher.

I'm just feeling kind of guilty.

And I'm not sure

what to do about it.

Well, the Bible teaches us

that guilt without action

is a wasted emotion.

What is it you're

feeling guilty about?

Eddie aguilar.

He came into the saloon a few

days ago and asked for my help.

Days ago and asked for my help.

I turned him down.

Didn't even think about it.

Figured it would be easier

not to get involved.

All that is necessary

for the triumph of evil

is that good men do nothing.

So if I'd said yes and agreed

to help, maybe he wouldn't have

gone to asquerosos.

We can't know what might

have been, Mr. Vaughn.

We can only go forward

with what we've learned.

Whoa.

Sir.

I wasn't expecting you

until tomorrow.

I didn't like bein' away,

especially since I heard that

Eddie was in asquerosos

not a week ago lookin'

to hire these men.

I knew that boy was a fool

the minute he walked in the bar.

Yeah, he got himself killed

in a bar fight.

That's old news.

Apparently, you're not the only

sheriff here in Crockett.

That roughneck

that roughneck

down at the aguilar ranch

is a lawman himself.

Goes by the name of Austin.

Apparently, he's a bona fide

legend from parkfield

and some other parts.

You think you can handle

yourself with a man like that?

Take these men back to town

and put them up in my hotel.

We'll speak in the morning.

All set!

Mr. andersen, good morning.

Preacher.

What are you doin' up

this early?

I'm looking for you.

I knew you'd be headed off to

the mckenzies' at this hour.

I gotta go milk the cows

before breakfast.

Well, I was hoping

I could speak with you.

I thought that that's

what we were doin'.

But, you're willin' to walk,

I'm willin' to talk.

Fair enough.

Mornin', all.

Mornin'.

Mornin', Mr. Austin.

Ma told me she saw you rope

a runaway steer yesterday

with one try.

Do you think, after breakfast,

you could teach me how?

Well, maybe some other time.

I got business this mornin'.

I got business this mornin'.

What kind of business?

I need to talk

to a few people.

You don't need to recruit

no hands around here,

Mr. Austin.

I can handle all

the work on my own.

Mr. aguilar left me in charge,

after all.

Oh, I'm sure you can.

He means extra guns,

don't you, Mr. Austin?

We got enough guns

in this room right here.

Oh, well, you can't

possibly mean us.

Well...

I trust that you men enjoyed

your accommodations last night.

Yes, fancy hotel was lovely,

just lovely.

You, um--

You built it?

As a matter of fact, I did.

Glad to know you

can afford me.

Now, we've settled on my wages,

but I still don't know

what my job is.

We'll let you know

when you're needed.

As a matter of fact, there is

something you could do for me.

I'd like you to ride down

I'd like you to ride down

to the aguilar ranch

and have a look around.

But stay low.

I prefer you not to be seen.

What am I lookin' for?

I know about the lawman.

I want to make sure

there's no other...

Hidden surprises.

Mornin', Mr. Vaughn.

You're out awful early,

Mr. Austin.

I'm lookin' for Lars

andersen, and I forgot

to ask where he works.

You're gonna hire him,

aren't you?

He works on the McKenzie farm.

It's about a mile

west of town.

You can't miss it.

There's a sign at the

there's a sign at the

entrance of their property.

Much obliged.

Mister, I think you're lost.

No, I think

I know where I am.

If you're one

of horn's men...

You best turn around

and leave.

I ain't afraid of you.

You the aguilar hand?

What if I am?

Thought they were

thought they were

friendly people.

Now, you get up on your horse

and leave before I make

you leave.

That a fact?

All right.

I'm walkin' here.

Aah!

Now...

If you swing that thing

one more time, I'm gonna take

offense, so you just keep it

to yourself.

What you doing here, boy?

Now, I'm gonna put

this stick down.

This stick down.

Okay.

Aah!

Get up!

Get up!

It's not fair, is it--

It's not fair, is it--

You takin' the blame

for someone else's crime?

I'm talkin' about the lawman--

Matt Austin, the sheriff.

You know, I know him

better than you do.

And you should be askin'

yourself a question.

"How'd the sheriff

know Eddie aguilar?

Why would the sheriff

ride 100 miles to

come to this ranch?"

Think about that.

I was wonderin' when

I'd see you again.

You was expectin' me?

Well, not too many other

people are angry enough with

horn to risk their lives

to prove a point to him.

To prove a point to him.

How many men you got?

Me, ranch hand.

We held 'em off last time.

So, none is what

you're sayin'.

He failed the first time.

He won't fail again.

You're gonna need some help.

If you're willin' to replace

my wage, I'll come out

and stand with you.

You'd quit your job

just like that?

Preacher came by the

boardinghouse this mornin',

told me I should help you.

Help my wayward soul.

Help my wayward soul.

If you could watch the store,

Riley, I would appreciate it.

Yes, sir.

I should be back

in about an hour.

All right, Mr. Vaughn.

You headed to lunch, Vaughn?

Yes, I am.

Do you mind if

I walk with you?

Actually, I do.

You know, I've always

been good to you, Vaughn.

I helped you get situated

when you first came to town.

Saved you a prime location

for your establishment.

Which served you more

which served you more

than it served me.

The town needs supplies to grow.

My store has done great things

for you, Mr. horn.

Indeed, it has, and I

would like for our business

arrangement to continue.

But I don't feel comfortable

working with somebody

that I can't trust.

Mr. Austin.

Mr. Vaughn?

Hello, Mrs. Spencer.

Don't mean to interrupt

your meal, but...

I'm here to offer my services.

Your services?

Heard about Casey Barnes

getting killed.

Can't say I believe the official

story of how it happened.

I figured you might need some,

uh, more hands to handle the

next time horn's men come

riding up the road.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We'd be so grateful

for your help.

Please sit down.

Please have supper with us.

Billy, please go fetch.

Mr. Vaughn a plate.

Amaya!

I think my leg's broke.

I think my leg's broke.

Horn's men do this to you?

Just one.

Never seen him before.

Meaner than the rest.

Says he knew you.

We need to get him

into the house.

Billy, take the team

to the corral.

Lift him down out of there.

Mr. Vaughn's gonna stay.

Mr. Vaughn's gonna stay

in the main house

with y'all tonight.

Oh, no, don't you

worry about us.

We'll be just fine by

ourselves in the house tonight.

How's that?

Is that too tight?

It's fine.

I've got Lars all squared

away in the bunkhouse.

You've done so much for us

already, Mr. Austin.

I can't thank you enough.

You're a regular hero,

ain't you, Mr. Austin?

Samuel.

Horn's man says you got

blood on your hands.

Is that true?

He told you about Eddie?

You're the one that shot him,

ain't you?

Ain't you?

That's why you felt guilty

enough to bring him back.

He tell you about his pretty

sister, widowed and alone here

on the ranch?

Samuel, that's enough.

He shot Mr. aguilar.

I know that.

You knew?

You told me you had

everything under control.

I can handle it.

I can handle it.

Well, it sure as hell

doesn't seem like it.

You've already let Austin

get ahold of andersen.

God knows who else

they have up there.

They could be building

a fortress on that property!

My property!

Austin can have as many

people as he wants, 'cause he's

the only one we should be

concerned about.

Besides, we got 'em outnumbered.

If I want your opinion,

I'll ask you for it.

I want to handle

this immediately, sheriff.

I want those people off

that property in 24 hours.

Do you understand me?

Ma says breakfast is ready.

W-where's Mr. Vaughn?

Isn't he on watch

with Samuel?

No.

Thank you for your

generous contribution.

Absolutely, sir.

Always a pleasure to see you.

Lamar horn.

When are you gonna stop

hurting innocent people?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

I apologize.

I'm sure I don't know what

you're speaking about,

Mr. Vaughn, but this is hardly

an appropriate time or place

to have this discussion.

Why don't you come up

to my house this afternoon?

We'll have a cigar.

Don't you turn

your back on me.

You are making

a huge mistake.

What are you gonna do?

Burn down my store?

Have your henchmen beat me

to a bloody pulp?

To a bloody pulp?

This isn't about the greater

good of Crockett anymore.

I am sure the good citizens

of Crockett would agree that

I've been an upstanding,

highly contributing pillar

to this community.

I've given my heart

to these people.

You have a plan?

Well, figure after breakfast,

we ought to get to shootin'.

We ought to get to shootin'.

Make sure these guys know

how to aim them rifles.

Well, we have chores

to do after breakfast.

We'll practice later.

Ma, this is important.

I know that, but animals

need to be fed, crops need

to be tended to and watered.

We'll have no ranch left to

defend if we spend all day

on target practice.

They have two weeks

to get us off the ranch.

I'm sure that's plenty of time

to practice.

I don't think

we have that long.

How do you figure?

I may have accidently

sped up the process.

I lost my temper, went after

horn at the Sunday service.

I know why we're here, but.

I know why we're here, but

did you have to antagonize him,

for heaven's sake?

It don't take much,

man like lamar horn.

He don't cotton to bein'

pushed into a corner.

Pretty soon he's gonna

come out swingin'.

When do you think

he'll be here?

Soon as he can raise a posse.

I'm gonna round up them guns.

Well, you know how

to do that, don't you?

Well, you heard him.

Let's get ready.

Let's get ready.

Samuel will forgive you.

You just need to give him

some time.

Mr. Austin, we're not

perfect people.

We don't always

make the right decisions,

even when they're clear-cut.

Mr. Vaughn told me about your--

Your wife and your boy.

Your wife and your boy.

Yes, ma'am.

I made a mistake,

and it cost me.

Bein' here, I see a chance

to try and make it right.

And I'm not leavin'

till I do just that.

All right.

All right.

Just, uh, yeah, try to get--

Get your shoulder right up

on there and get your eye

on there and get your eye

right down over it.

Now lean into it a little bit.

It won't kick you so much.

All right?

Okay.

Okay.

Up there.

Mm-hmm.

Right.

This way.

Try again.

Okay.

Go ahead.

Hmm.

Better.

Teach me a thing or two.

Teach me a thing or two.

Uno mas.

That's pretty straight

shootin'.

It's better.

When I was a boy, when I was

in trouble, I always found this

to be the best place to hide.

I want you to stay underneath

here until one of us

calls your name.

Do you understand me?

Why do I gotta hide?

I wanna shoot, too.

Someday you will.

Hey.

Somethin' on your mind,

somethin' on your mind,

young man?

I don't wanna hide

under a bed like a coward.

I wanna help.

Well, you are helpin'.

While we're outside, we're gonna

need somebody inside the house,

cleanin' these guns, reloadin'.

Am I really helping?

You've been

helpin' me so much...

You leave me no choice...

But to deputize you.

Oh.

Oh.

You mean it?

Thanks, Mr. Austin.

Just tell me it isn't true.

Just tell me it isn't true.

Tell me you didn't send

your men after Samuel.

Well, I'm certainly not

responsible for all of their

actions, but, no, I did not send

my men to go hurt their

ranch hand.

You can't set forces into

motion and then claim you're not

responsible for them.

Just like all

the rest of 'em.

Everybody loves me as long as

I'm lobbying for a railroad

or a new storefront.

But nobody wants to know how

I get those things done.

Did you really make an offer

to Eddie aguilar?

Eddie failed to see.

Eddie failed to see

the big picture.

And, yes, it's true.

His ranch has the only

water source within miles

from here.

But I couldn't quite seem

to get him to think that

his was a small sacrifice.

Robbing people of their homes

is not a small sacrifice.

You speak to me as if you've

forgotten who pays your salary.

I speak to you like I'm the

only conscience you have left.

Cut your losses for the good

of this town and the sake

of your soul.

Give up the claim

on the aguilar ranch.

Montero.

This is getting out of hand.

Get your men together.

We have to put an end

to this now.

Jeb, got your scatter-gun?

Bring it.

I expect you to kill

the lawman tonight.

Don't you worry 'bout it.

It's all taken care of.

You ready?

I thought I was gonna

take care of the lawman.

A couple days ago,

I would have expected it.

But now I'm not so sure.

We gonna ride in silent-like?

No, I want 'em

to hear what's comin'.

Let's go, boys!

Whoa.

Where are you takin'

them horses?

Figured I'd put 'em

in the barn.

What if they set fire

to the barn?

Think it's wise?

I'm more worried about 'em

gettin' turned out.

Just give me a moment here.

You, uh, looking for this?

There's a fierce poundin'

in my head.

This here's the only cure?

Exactly.

I'm gonna need you sober.

Please don't pour it out.

It's all I got.

Nah, don't worry about that.

Before this day's over, we both

might need a little somethin'.

Huh! Hyah! Hyah! Ho!

Ha! Hyah!

Amaya!

Your time and my patience

your time and my patience

has run out!

I'm not here to negotiate!

I want you and your family

off this property now!

Doesn't look like

there's anybody here.

Oh, they're here.

I'm tellin' you, they're here.

I'm gonna give you

one more chance!

I don't wanna harm anybody!

My men will let you

and your family pack up your

belongings and leave peacefully!

I just want what's right

for the people of Crockett!

This here property and the water

that's on it is

rightfully theirs!

Rightfully theirs!

Amaya, you're a good woman!

You're a loving mother!

And I know, in your heart

of hearts, you know

the right thing!

So I'm asking you, for your son

and for the people of Crockett,

to do the right thing!

Amaya, I promise you,

no one gets hurt!

My word of honor!

Lamar horn!

You ain't got no honor!

And you're never gonna have

this property as long

as I'm around!

Only talk that I'm gonna

be doin' is out of the mouth

of this shotgun!

I got him!

Oh, my god--

Billy.

Amaya!

Sheriff's down!

Sheriff's down!

Stop!

Oh, my god.

Oh, my god.

Get out of here!

Get off the ranch,

all of you!

Let's go, boys!

Hyah! Hyah!

Amaya.

Austin!

Drop your guns!

Tate!

Let the boy go!

What the hell you doin'

with the boy?!

Drop that gun, sheriff.

Drop that gun, sheriff.

On the ground.

Let him go!

Put down your guns!

You heard him.

Put the guns down.

Put your guns down!

I ain't listenin'

to you no more.

You walk straight, boy.

This ain't about water.

This here's about blood

between me and the sheriff.

Between me and the sheriff.

He started this whole thing

when he killed my brother.

You took my family.

Yeah, I did.

But I ain't done takin' yet.

Straight ahead, boy.

This is between me

and you, Tate.

Let that boy go.

Why don't you just keep

walkin' forward and hand me that

gun you killed my brother with?

I want to use it on you.

Not so fast.

Other hand.

Come on.

Come on.

So, you want to switch you

for the boy, is that it?

Ma!

Samuel was like

a brother to him.

First Eddie, then Herman,

now Samuel.

Now Samuel.

I don't know how we're

supposed to heal from this.

They say it takes time.

It gets easier.

I wouldn't know, though.

So, will you be heading

back to parkfield now?

I'm sure the town

misses their sheriff.

No, a badge feels

a little heavy to me.

Truth is, it, uh--

Truth is, it, uh--

It always did.

So, where will you go?

Ma'am, I don't know

that I'm needed anywhere.

You think you might stay?

It's a lot of work--

Your ranch.

It's not all gonna

get done by itself.

No, it's not.

And I suspect

it'll take some time.

It'll take some time.