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- Merry Christmas, Chuck. - Same to you, Hank.

- Hey, Tim. Merry Christmas. - And a merry one to you, son.

A letter for you, Sheriff. It came on the last train.

Care to read it?

It's from the sheriff in Crystal City. Angel Face was acquitted.

Self-defense, the verdict was.

And with Ringo it's always self-defense.

That news isn't gonna please the Bensons.

After all, he killed the youngest of the Benson boys.

That kid was looking for trouble. Now they're sure to start gunning for Ringo.

So that's it. That's where they all went.

I thought they'd left town to spend Christmas with their kinfolk.

- Who left town? - The Bensons. Every darned one of them.

They were off this morning at sunrise.

Hey, where are you off to, Sheriff?

Tim, you're a clever fellow. Where do you think Angel Face is now?

- Why, in San José. Everyone knows that. - Well.

Then the Bensons must know it, too.

What's the hurry, Sheriff?

The Bensons have never laid eyes on Ringo.

You'll get to him long before they do.

Yes, but if I get to them after Ringo does,

one of them may have a bullet in his head.

Hey, you there! Wake up!

Can you tell us who lives around these parts?

I know a lot of people who live around here.

We're looking for somebody they call Angel Face.

Everyone around here is looking for Ringo.

And if you're lucky, when you see him, you walk the other way.

You'll live longer.

You stepped on it.

- You must try again, mister. - Miguel's right. Try again.

Boy, you sure are the strictest players I've ever seen.

Hey, you!

You know where Angel Face lives?

All right, kids. Step aside and keep your eyes open.

New game. More fun than hopscotch.

First of these gentlemen that steps forward gets a new lead bullet between his eyes.

- That your idea of a joke? - No, it ain't no joke at all.

It's a new game I invented.

I figured it might amuse the kids.

You're looking for Angel Face, is that right?

Well, you've found him, I reckon.

Cos I'm Angel Face.

Well, lwarned them not to step forward, didn't I?

Stay where you are, Ringo.

Keep your hand away from that six-gun.

Hi, Sheriff.

- You looking for me? - No, I'm looking for the four Bensons.

They were looking for me. Worst of luck, they found me.

I guess you mean they found your bullets.

Oh, it was in self-defense, Sheriff, honest.

I believe you. And I'm sure the judge will believe you, too.

Hey, that's yours.

I'm just hoping that this time they send you

to prison and keep you there about a year.

Now then, seeing as I'm your guest, you might offer me something to drink.

Well, I got some old whisky I've been saving for special occasions.

No, thanks. No liquor, Tim.

It deadens the eye, makes your hand shake.

I'd much rather have a glass of milk.

I thought I heard some cows mooing around here.

Do you want to keep in shape, Ringo, so you can go on with your killing?

No, go on living, Sheriff. That's a lot harder.

♪ Countries that know only the springtime

♪ And your green fields

♪ With your scenting of hay

♪ Know Ringo

♪ With his angel face

♪ And a woman who was waiting... ♪

Ho! Where are you going?

I'm going to town, sefior.

You must've taken a wrong turn, amigo. This is the territory of the United States.

You've crossed the border.

I'm across the Rio Grande? Is that the truth?

I made a mistake. I thought I was in Mexico.

I was running from my wife. I got lost.

That's a shame, amigo.

You got problems with your wife, you should settle them in your own country.

What's more, you shouldn't desert her during Christmas.

♪ He only had a mind to get gold

♪ Rivers

♪ You know how is the story

♪ And his laughing

♪ Was a presage of death

♪ Ringo

♪ Had an angel face... ♪

Vamos, Sancho!

♪ But whenever Ringo laughed

♪ Ringo fired

♪ Oh, Ringo

♪ Had an angel face... ♪

Merry Christmas, Dolores.

- ♪ But whenever Ringo laughed - Ciao!

♪ Ringo fired ♪

Felipe, Pedro, over the hill.

The others, follow me.

Vamos!

Hey. may 'u, boys.

Very good.

- Merry Christmas, Sheriff. - Same to you.

- Merry Christmas, Sheriff. - Likewise, ma'am.

"Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas"! As if there was just one day for kindness.

It ought to be Christmas all year long, if you ask me.

Hey, aren't you listening to me, Sheriff?

I'm not talking to myself, you know.

Hello, Chico, what are you doing here?

You go on to the office, I'll be right there.

I understand. As soon as there's a girl around, I'm in the way!

How about these? Here you are, Miss Ruby.

I guarantee these here firecrackers are the best in Texas.

And that means they're the best firecrackers in the USA.

You always say that to me. I hope they work this year.

Ah, Miss Ruby, here's the gift you asked me to order...

- Hello, Ruby. - Oh, hello, Ben.

Why didn't you let me know you were coming into town?

I'm buying you a gift and didn't want you to know about it.

The best gift was when you fell in love with me.

- What are you hiding there? - You'll find out tomorrow night.

A Christmas gift has to be a surprise.

Oh, a present is still a present even though it's no longer a big surprise.

And I believe the most beautiful presents are ones you selfishly buy for yourself.

First and foremost, the useless ones!

Champagne. Dom Perignon, 1864.

It came all the way from Paris.

With all that champagne we bought after Christmas,

we'll have enough left for our wedding unless you've changed your mind by then.

Even if I didn't love you, I'd marry you,

just so I can have your father as a partner.

Hey, Sheriff, s0me0ne's looking for you. I don't know what they want...

- Got everything, Major? - Yes, thank you.

See you tomorrow night. Dinner'30.

30? Isn't that a little late for dinner?

In Boston, we always eat late. You have to get used to it.

They're getting awful impatient, Sheriff.

When you're married, you'll have to get used to many things.

- I'd never get used to living in Boston! - You should ever use the word "never".

See you tomorrow night.

- Bye. Huh! - See you tomorrow.

They're still a-waiting!

The person asking for you is female.

Didn't want to say anything in front of Ruby. You know what women are like.

Oh, Sheriff, I'm so glad I found you. Please help me, I don't know what to do.

- There. Calm down. - It was terrible. It was terrible!

Come. Into my office. You can tell me about it in there.

Excuse me, Sheriff. Can I come with you this time?

I can write, you know, and take down the lady's statement.

- Come on. - Not that I'm curious, you understand.

It's just I hate being left out...

One thousand, two thousand...

Er, five thousand. That's ten thousand.

That's the last time. I have enough troubles without you coming in late!

Get back to your desk before I fire you!

- Anything I can do, sir? - I want to speak to the director.

Sorry, but I'm afraid he's busy now. You'll have to wait.

You see this? There are $50,000 in there.

And that doesn't wait for anybody.

Step aside.

How do you do, Sefior Director?

- Who are you? - A friend.

I'm sorry, Mr Jenkinson. You need me for anything?

Of course not. What could I possibly need you for?

- Get back to work! - That's all this week.

He's a real tornado today.

Hmm, he always gets nasty like that around Christmas time.

- Can I do something for you, gentlemen? - Nothing I can think of now.

- You need anything? - No. Not a thing.

Just thought we'd stop in and say hello.

Oh, Henry, there you are.

I'd like to apologize for losing my temper.

Would you give me the other key to the safe? I left mine at home...

Right away, sir.

- Drop that gun! - Watch out!

- And don't try anything. - Quiet!

You all behave yourselves and no one will be hurt. Now then...

- I'll take the key to the safe. - Henry's the one who had it.

- I don't know where it is. - Alright, don't worry about it.

We'll get along without the key.

Give me a light.

Of course, right away, right away.

What's the matter? You never seen dynamite?

I wouldn't advise you to stand there. You'll be a lot safer under the desk.

Next time you lose your key, you'll know how to get your safe open!

We lost all our cattle, our house has burned to the ground,

and my husband is badly hurt.

Meanwhile, the bandits have disappeared into the hills.

You've got to do something, Sheriff. You've got to help us!

I'm afraid we'll need more facts if you want us to help you.

You can't find bandits with no description to go on.

You have no idea who they are, and you waited two days...

- - What was that?

- Better go see. - Stay right where you are!

That goes for you too, Sheriff. And drop your guns.

Go outside. And no more tricks!

Or this town will have one less sheriff.

Wait a second. Sit down.

If it won't interfere with your plans, we'll just go on playing.

Never quit while you're ahead, I always say. It's a matter of principle.

I'm sorry to draw out all your money, but your bank isn't safe from a hold-up.

My friend and I will find a better place for it.

Come on, let's get out of here.

Vamos!

Stay where you are, ladies and gentlemen.

The doctor says if you get overexcited, it's very bad for your health.

It can even kill you! Ha-ha!

Ramon, give us some music. I like to see everyone happy.

Play!

Alright, now. Stay right where you are.

No one moves till we're gone. Is that clear?

Let's go, Dolores. Hurry up!

Why, you low-down rat!

- Saddle up the horses! Quickly! - Right.

' Ho! _ Hey!

You take half the men up to the plains.

We've got to head them off before they reach the border!

Alright, men, we're moving out! Let's go!

What's the idea? We can't stop now.

He's right, Sancho. They're not far behind us.

We've got to go faster than this, or we won't make it to the river.

Give me the satchel. We can make it alright.

You always said, when a man's wounded, leave him behind and save your own skin.

You've learned too much from me, compadre.

Straight ahead, there. Through the canyon.

- There could be shelter there. - Vamos!

That ranch will make a perfect hideout.

Vamos, compadres!

Visitors!

Wonderful. We'll have somebody to spend Christmas with us.

Hey, give me that!

Get back out of range! Go up the hill!

Divide into groups and surround the ranch!

Pedro, round up the rancheros!

Ruby, are you insane? Give me that gun! You can't hold the bandits off by yourself!

We have to defend ourselves, Papa, we can't give up without fighting.

A gun won't do you any good. You'll just get yourself killed!

Ah, anybody in there?

Come on, outside with the rest.

We're giving the orders now. If you're smart, you'll do what we say.

What are you waiting for? Go outside!

Ride down into town, bring back every man who knows how to shoot.

We'll sew up this place tighter than a drum.

- They won't dare to come out. - We won't care to go in, either!

- The place is a fortress. - We need the army.

Then we'll close in on them in two sections, like a pair of tongs.

I know this ranch, Colonel.

The walls are high and thick. You'd need a company of cavalry to attack it.

Half the soldiers would be killed in the charge.

Losses don't count. What counts is results!

The troops are paid to defend their country.

Call them in, and they'll be here in a day or two.

I've got another idea.

Everyone in there, listen to me!

This is the sheriff! Give yourselves up!

And I'll guarantee you your lives! There's no way you can escape!

Give yourselves up and save your lives!

Now I have a proposition, Sheriff!

Promise us you'll give us safe passage to the Rio Grande,

and no one at the ranch will get hurt.

Meanwhile, in case you take too long to make up your mind,

we'll send out two dead men a day.

One at dawn and one at sunset.

First the ranch-hands, last of all the girl and her father.

Vamos!

Ya-hoo!

Two dead men every day, Sheriff!

- You... - Easy, Chico, you can't talk to that kind.

Well spoken. The more spirit a woman has, the better I like.

Especially when she's as pretty as you are.

You disagree with me, Grandpa?

No, I ever disagree with anyone with a knife in his hand.

Don't be afraid. Nothing will happen to you.

You're under my protection.

Paco, take him inside.

I didn't realize you weren't well. Let me offer the hospitality of my house.

I have some excellent whisky.

It won't cure him, but it ought to help make the pain more bearable.

Excuse me, madam. After you.

Now what are we gonna do?

We send for the cavalry and do nothing till they get here.

You saw how they shot up the town.

The only sure method of handling them is to slaughter them like cattle.

Yes, Colonel, but think of the hostages. Major Clyde and Ruby.

You think of them, Sheriff. That's why you're here.

We're not attacking until the cavalry moves in.

Somehow we've got to save them. We have to get them out of there.

If we can get a man inside the ranch, we could help them to escape.

Yes, but who?

It's my duty to protect them. You said so yourself.

I'm the logical person to go in.

Sure, and get a belly full of lead the second they see you?

You've forgotten the bandit's girlfriend.

She spent over an hour in your office, she'd spot you in a second. No!

What we need is someone they won't recognize.

And I think I know just the fellow.

No, no, absolutely not. It's a matter of principle.

Don't look for trouble, let it come by itself.

- But their lives are in danger. - Yeah, what about my life, hmm?

This Sancho is as mean as they come, Ringo.

That's all the more reason to leave him alone.

His favorite sport is shooting unarmed men preferably in the back.

Well, he's no fool.

If you're out to kill somebody, it's stupid to take unnecessary chances.

Alright, let's drop it. I knew it wouldn't be any use.

Words like honor and justice don't have any meaning for men like him.

I like the way you said that, Sheriff.

Well...

They sent the telegram to the fort at Crystal City.

They promised to send an answer by tomorrow.

That's fine. Thank you.

As soon as the cavalry gets their hands on them,

there won't be anything left of those cutthroats.

There won't be any left of their prisoners, either.

That's a chance we'll just have to take.

Too bad, Ringo. You're throwing away a good chance to make a lot of money.

You don't say? Those words I do understand. Tell me some more.

That gang got away with every cent in the savings bank.

If you can get it back and save the hostages, you'll get 10%.

Hmm... that's a very interesting offer.

But I don't like the percentage.

It's a matter of principle. Never enter into a deal for less than 30%.

But we can't give him 30%.

Remember we'll get back the other 70%. Otherwise we get nothing.

We have to do it because of Ruby and Major Clyde and all those ranch hands.

- But I really don't have the authority. - You're the judge!

You're the most important person in Quemado. You have the authority.

- Let him out. - Just a minute...

I think you're forgetting you arrested me on a charge of murder.

It's my right to have a trial.

You'll have it when this business is finished with.

Either the trial, or I'm staying in jail.

It's all a matter of principle. Hmm?

Hmm-mm.

Then I reckon we better get on with it.

I declare the court now in session. December 23rd, 1894.

The people of Quemado versus Ringo Angel Face. State the charges.

- The murder of the four Benson brothers. - How does the accused plead?

- Self-defense! - Self-defense. Case dismissed!

Let him go.

No thanks, no guns.

They see I'm armed, they'll shoot first and ask questions later.

If anybody does any shooting, it's gotta be you.

- Who'll we shoot at? - At me, naturally.

- - HOla! HOla!

There's someone heading this way!

- Howdy. - Throw away your gun.

Huh? My gun?

But I don't even own one. What is this, anyway?

Pedro! What's going on?

Excuse me.

Let him pass, Paquito.

Folks are sure jumpy around here.

First those men shoot at me, then you greet me with your guns drawn.

How do you do?

Buenos dias. Who are you? What are you doing here?

I had a little run-in with the law.

But it wasn't my fault. They thought I stole a horse. Oh, sorry...

It was a little misunderstanding. I hope you aren't gonna turn me in.

- If you ask me, this character's loco! - Haven't I seen you some place before?

That's right, ma'am. I was in the sheriff's office.

Only I was on the other side of the bars.

You mean you were in jail? That makes you little more sympatico.

How did you manage to escape, huh?

Oh, it wasn't very hard.

See, I didn't much like the food.

But... wait a minute. You ain't the owners of this ranch, are you?

Not legally, but we're running the place. Is that clear?

You know something? A face like his belongs in a cemetery.

Gringo, be careful or you might get there sooner than you expected.

Oh, you're hurt.

Aye, aye, aye. That's a mean-looking wound.

If we don't get that bullet out immediately, he's gonna get gangrene.

And if you get gangrene, you'll likely have this arm taken off.

We should get him to a doctor. But around here?

You're lucky I came along. I can fix it up for you.

- You? - I worked for a barber who was a surgeon.

I helped him operate on 12 or 13 horses.

Wait a minute!

Listen, I'm not a horse, understand?

I'm not a doctor, so that makes us even.

Anyway, amigo, you have to trust me cos you ain't got any other choice.

Paco, would you keep an eye on the souffle for me?

- It should rise any minute. - Be reasonable, Ruby.

We've got a house full of bandits here.

But, Papa, you taught me that a soufflé has to be done just right.

Alright, alright, I know that's what I taught you, but how's no time...

Come along now, that's it. You'll be alright in no time.

- Oh, hello. - I dunno, can you really fix his arm?

This'll be our operating table. Take all this stuff off there.

- Get the rest! - Here, take this.

Is there anything I can get you?

As a matter of fact there is. A bottle of whisky.

How about tequila? We usually mix it in the slop for the pigs!

- I don't like the way you are talking. - Don't you? I'm so sorry.

- Look here... - I'll get the whisky for you.

Kentucky Bourbon. It's nearly 20 years old.

Oh, fine. Here, drink this, it'll help.

Anybody got a knife?

- Got a sharper one? - Here, use my razor.

It's the best one on the market. I bought it in England.

Oh, yeah. I had one like this in San Antonio.

You know something, you're much too nice. I don't like that.

But why not? You can't be too nice to a wounded man or to a beautiful woman.

It's just like being back in the barber shop.

I'd feel more at home if you were covered with lather.

- Ah-ha... - What's the matter now?

It's your gun. You gotta take it off.

No, you don't! Even when I'm asleep, I wear my gun.

Well, in that case, no operation.

There better be an operation, and right this minute. Vamos!

Ah, it's a matter of principle.

I don't operate on a man who wears a gun.

Er... That's it, shoot me.

But if you do, you'll lose your arm and more than likely your life.

Alright, you son of a... You win.

But I warn you, if you kill me while I'm lying here,

I'll slit your throat, you hear? I promise!

See? I was right. If you'd kept your gun, you'd have shot me for sure.

- I think we should leave. - You do?

- We'd better. - Felipe!

That's no sight for a young lady.

Hurry up with those bandages!

Alright, alright, here they are.

Come on, it ain't that bad. Even horses have more courage than you.

I already told you, I am not a horse!

And I told you, I'm not a doctor!

I used to be a major in a cavalry division.

When my wife died, Ruby was still a very young girl.

To spend more time with her, I resigned my commission.

I took her on a trip to Europe, London, Paris.

Ruby was very attached to her mother.

And then we went to live in Boston. Do you know Boston by any chance?

- No. Never been there. - That's too bad, I'm sure you'd like it.

I hope, when all this is over, you'll come and pay us a visit.

I'd feel honored to have you as a guest in my home.

Ha! Visit you in Boston?

Major, what would I do in Boston?

Why, there are wonderful shops in Boston. Almost as good as those in Paris.

A woman can find anything her heart desires there.

I'd be delighted to help you shop and show you around the city.

If this is a joke, it's not funny!

You do know who I am, don't you?

You're a woman, and a very beautiful one. That's enough for me.

I realize you must have any admirers younger and handsomer than I.

If I've offended you in any way, I...

Major, you're crazy.

In fact, so crazy... l think I will visit you.

You know something, muchacho? You're a brave man.

Oh, I'm a hero. What did you think? Here, I need that.

In a couple of days, the w0und'll close up and then you can take off the sling.

You did a fine job. Muy bien.

You should have a reward. You know what I'm going to do?

Starting today, I'll make you my private doctor. How do you like that?

We'll celebrate. Give the doctor a drink of whisky!

- Oh, no thanks. I only drink milk. - Milk? What's that?

Drink, muchacho.

If you are one of us, you'll have to change your ways.

- How come? - Because I say so! Go on, drink up!

- I don't like the way you laugh. - What?

You sound like a jackass. When people laugh, it's a good thing.

When they laugh at nothing, it annoys me.

Oh, yes? And what do you do to someone who annoys you?

Oh, you ain't only a jackass, you're a nosy jackass.

Go ahead, laugh some more.

Now why not draw your revolver?

Easy. Easy. Now I'll just tell you why I really came here.

What do you mean?

You gotta be pretty stupid to break out of one jail just to wind up in another.

And the only jackass here is him.

If you're so smart, then what are you doing here?

While I was in jail, I heard some mighty interesting talk concerning a bank robbery,

you holed up here on this ranch and the sheriff sending for reinforcements.

- Reinforcements? - A-ha. Cavalry, two companies.

I said to myself, I know the region and I also know what the sheriff's plans are.

Those bandits need somebody who can give them a helping hand.

And I got a foolproof plan to get them off the spot.

- So what am I doing sitting in jail? - What's your plan?

- First, you got any dynamite? - Of course, we have plenty.

- Enough to blow up 30 banks! - That's what I figured.

- So what's your plan? - First, there's a few things to settle.

It's a matter of principle. I never do anything for nothing.

- How much do you want? - Oh, not a lot.

40% of everything you got in the bag. When we reach safety...

40%? You're crazy.

Take it or leave it. You got until tomorrow morning to give me your answer.

Think it over.

A man with brains, I like that. Maybe he does have a good plan.

As far as the money goes, why should we be greedy?

- I say we do it! - But 40%?

That's true, 40% is an awful lot.

But we don't turn it over till after we're out of here.

And once we're out of here, we won't need him any longer...

If you're planning to get rid of me as soon as we get out of here,

you're making a big mistake.

- You dirty little cockroach! - Have we been introduced?

My name is Angel Face. Ringo to my friends.

Doesn't it seem that Dolores has been taking up an awful lot of your time?

Well, she's the only person who can influence Sancho.

She's our only chance.

The only person who can prevent him from turning against us.

Oh, Papa, I didn't know you could be so sly.

Not only that, she's lovely.

And believe me, that doesn't hurt one bit.

Er, excuse me, but could I borrow a lantern? It's starting to get dark.

Line up, everyone! Women on this side, men on that side!

Forget about the children for today!

The sun's going down.

That means one of you is going to die.

Now, to make sure you don't blame us for the death,

we're gonna let fate decide who it's going to be.

There, you see.

He don't know when the bullet will fire.

He don't know, I don't know, you don't know.

No one can be blamed. And it's good sport!

Ave Maria, gratia plena...

You're lucky, eh?

Oh!

Outlaws or not, that wasn't necessary.

"Wasn't necessary"? Is that all you have to say?

Go and change, Ruby. It must be almost time to have dinner.

You don't want to come to the table looking like that.

It's Christmas, the day after tomorrow.

What a beautiful way to celebrate!

Faster! That's the way! Look at her go!

Fantastic! You're too far away.

Come closer to me. Down here, Consuelo, down here.

Very nice.

Why isn't my glass full? Get me some wine! Vamos!

Come on, Consuelo, let's see you put some life into it!

Oh, no, just a moment, not that wine.

Hey, Sancho, if I were you, I'd keep my eyes on my chiquita.

I think you'll find that this port is a much finer wine.

When I'm thirsty, I don't feel like waiting!

When do we eat, Grandpa?

You dress like a gravedigger, that means it's time for dinner.

That's a pretty necklace. Let me look at it closely.

Pretty neck, too.

Pedro's an unusual fellow. For one thing, he's got excellent taste.

May I? After you.

You sit there. I'll get you something to eat.

Bring me some turkey, cockroach! White meat!

And hurry up, I don't like waiting! I don't like people who keep me waiting.

Here you are, I out a drumstick for you.

Best part of the turkey, you know.

Hey, cockroach! I asked you to bring me meat.

Look, my name isn't c0ckr0ach...

Er, perhaps some of you would care to dance. I'll go put on some music.

This is a gramophone. Have you ever seen one before?

I bought it last spring from a Mr Edison. Start it up, Paco.

May I?

Hey, Pedro, what's the matter?

Why don't you ask the sefiorita to dance with you? Go ahead, ask!

- Would the sefiorita like...? - The sefiorita wouldn't like to.

The sefi0rita's dancing this one with me.

You'd better watch your step, cockroach.

Oh, yeah, I forgot, this is yours.

It's justice, Pedro. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

And a knife for a knife.

Is that your mother? You look just like her.

I know and I'm glad. My mother was just wonderful.

Your father's quite a guy, too.

In fact, I ever met anybody like him before.

My father lives in a dream world.

However, he's so charming that it makes up for his weaknesses.

You don't like Dolores, do you?

- What's going on with her and my father? - Watch them dance together.

If you ask me, I'd say it was pretty obvious what's going on. Ha-ha!

What are you laughing at?

H0w'd she be as a stepmother, I'd like to know.

I imagine that would be very interesting.

A stepmother? But you must be out of your mind.

No, I'm not the one that's in love.

Oh, and while we're on the subject, the sheriff sends his regards.

I don't know what you're talking about. What's the sheriff got to do with this?

He's in love with you, ain't he?

Or I suppose he is since he wants to marry you.

Is this watch for him?

It's pretty. Oh, I bet he'll like that.

- You love him, don't you? - Yeah, of course I do.

But I don't think it's any of your business.

That's right, it ain't.

Oh, lforgot to tell you, the sheriff's the one that sent me here.

See, he offered me 30% of everything that's in Sanch0's bag,

just to get you out of this mess.

Gonna play something for me?

Come on.

Beautiful shot. Ringo oughta be proud of you.

Let's go, Tim. In a second, it'll be mighty hot around here.

Yes. Hmm...

- - Mighty hot!

Hold your fire!

Hold your fire, I said.

But they'll kill us all. We haven't got a chance.

Felipe's right. If we don't get away from this place, they'll pick us off like flies.

I'm going to find Sancho. Get the ranch-hands together.

You better hurry.

Go on the terrace. It's the only place where we're safe from their guns.

Morning! Dead, huh?

They say, "Early to bed, early to rise gets you shot between the eyes."

- Thank you, Papa. - You're welcome.

Thanks. That'll do.

Alright, you... 0utside.

Outside, I said!

- Ah, good morning. - Good morning, Major.

Perhaps you'd like to join us for breakfast.

No, I've already eaten. Thank you.

I'm sorry to disturb you, but I must have some hot water. ls there any?

The water's back in the kitchen. I'm sure you've been in a few kitchens in your life.

I'm afraid your friends have taken over our servants, but I can help you.

You want the hot water for your bath, I presume.

My bath? Ah, yes, tomorrow's Christmas.

No, it's for Sancho, he wants to shave.

That's too bad. It would've been a pleasure to be of service to you.

- You know, you look radiant this morning. - You're flattering me, Major.

Not at all. It's impossible to flatter beauty.

Send his body up to the sheriff as a Christmas gift.

His wife, too. Such a loving couple shouldn't have to be separated!

You mustn't waste tears on the dead, Chico.

Doesn't do any good.

That was a very touching Christmas gift you sent to the sheriff.

But I don't think that he shares your Yuletide spirit.

I suspect it may even make him angry.

And if he's angry, that'll make it much more difficult to leave here.

Blah-blah-blah. You better shut your mouth.

- You know, you talk too much! - You don't talk enough.

Don't forget, I'm waiting for your answer.

Ha-ha! I thought you were smarter than that, amigo.

You don't really think we went to all that trouble to steal the money

so that afterwards we could give away 40% to the first person we see?

Not the first person. The last person.

You know why I'm really here? I'm here to kill you, amigo.

You and all them gunslingers of yours.

And you know who sent me here?

- The sheriff. - Huh?

You know how much he's giving me?

30% of everything in that satchel over there.

What are you trying to say, amigo?

Well, I'm either with you at 40%, or against you at 30%.

Got that?

You're much too sure of yourself.

I think I'll give you a little demonstration.

The bottle, Pedro.

There, you see...

Now if I'd wanted to kill you...

y0u can see for yourself, it wouldn't have been very difficult.

Ha-ha! You're crazy, gringo.

But why not tell me before this that you work for the sheriff?

Because you would've killed me. Now I'm much too valuable.

It's your decision. Time passing, the troops are getting closer.

How can I be sure you won't betray us?

You're giving me 10% more than the sheriff.

You! You sold us out!

That's right. To the highest bidder.

Sheriff!

Hey, Sheriff!

It's a telegram. Just came in.

From the Commander at Crystal City.

He's sending us the soldiers.

They'll be here tomorrow morning at dawn.

It won't be a very Merry Christmas for those bandits.

The cavalry will massacre them and then we'll get our money back.

All you worry about is the bandits, right, Colonel?

About the bandits and the money you lost.

But I'm thinking about the hostages.

The hostages will be alright, don't worry.

Ring0's there to take care of them.

And Judas lscariot went to the Pharisees and he said,

"What will you give me if I will betray my master?"

The Pharisees gave him thirty pieces of silver.

That story always makes me angry, you know.

I never could stand the way all them soldiers...

That's a nice looking tree.

Way all them soldiers took advantage of an unarmed man.

Jesus wasn't unarmed. His weapons were compassion and mercy.

What kind of weapons are they?

A good six-shooter, that's what he shoulda had.

Sure, if he had a six-shooter, he wouldn't have been killed.

- Don't talk nonsense, Chico. - It ain't nonsense at all!

Take me, for example. I feel naked without a gun.

You wouldn't want a naked man in the house, would you?

No.

You don't, by any chance...

kn0w where I could find a gun?

Shh!

Well?

Your friends took all our guns away from us.

And besides, I wouldn't give a gun to a Judas.

If you're thinking of kissing me, don't. The sheriff would be jealous.

And it so happens, I like him.

It could be a trick. I don't trust that guy.

I know Ringo, at least by name.

He never had very much use for law and order.

I know him, too. And I still don't trust him.

I don't trust him and I don't like him.

No, I don't like him, either.

The one I like is the girl.

Well, I don't like anyone in this place!

I don't want to end up with a rope around my neck.

And if the cavalry comes, that's exactly what's going to happen.

We can kill the hostages, but it won't stop the army from killing us.

Dolores, some more wine!

Now where the devil has she gone?

Dolores! Some more wine!

Will you stop shouting? She can't hear you.

She's much too busy upstairs listening to the major.

Hey! Hey!

That one seems to be limping.

You love the sheriff. And the sheriff loves you.

And that's perfectly normal, but...

it seems that you can't admit that your father might fall in love also.

Oh, well, of course Papa can fall in love, but not with that woman.

What could he see in her?

She has nothing that could possibly interest him.

Really?

The major doesn't seem to share your opinion.

You'd love Boston, I'm sure. The buildings, the museums...

Oh, careful.

And don't they make a nice couple? They seem very happy.

Say, after they're married, are you gonna call her "Mama"?

Or are you still gonna keep calling her "that woman"?

You are a monster.

Maybe so. But you're jealous, and that's obvious.

If you hate her so much, why don't you just kill her?

Poison her! No one would ever know.

When you were little, what did you do for amusement?

Tear the wings off butterflies? All you know is killing.

That's right. I was just seven years old when I committed my first murder.

It was in self-defense. Naturally.

Come, come, children.

It's such a beautiful day, how can you talk about murder?

Sorry, Major, that's my fault. But since your daughter is so jealous...

- What are you saying? - I just told her she oughta kill her.

Excellent advice. But to kill, she should know how to use a gun.

That's one thing Boston schools don't teach you.

- They teach a lot of things in Boston. - Do they? They don't teach hate.

Only someone who knows how to hate can kill.

And only a real woman knows how to hate.

Alright, you know how to shoot, but not how to kill.

What's going on here? Can't I even take a siesta in peace?

Adios!

What is this? Who's doing all that shooting?

The ladies are having target practice.

Ah... What are you doing here?

Out for a walk with your fancy gentleman, huh?

Be careful, sefior.

If you play with fire, you may get burned.

Or would you like me to show you what I mean?

He could show you a few things. To begin with, how to treat a woman!

Don't worry, chiquita.

I don't need to be shown how to treat a woman like you.

- Everything quiet, men? - Not a sound.

Look, Steve's wife is pretty sick,

and George has to take care of the post office,

so it looks like you'll have to stand on double watch.

I'll send someone to relieve you as soon as I can.

I'll take over now. You go back to the ranch.

Good. I'll just have time to get in on the game.

Put up your dollars, the betting's on!

$50 on this handsome sefior.

I've got a feeling it's gonna be him this time.

$30 on the skinny one!

He looks like winner!

- Betting's closed! -

The winner!

WE'RE TIRED OF KILLING LABORERS TOMORROW WE'LL START KILLING THE OWNERS

Sending Ringo in there was a mistake.

I know, I know!

After the note we sent the sheriff this afternoon, he'll let us go.

We told him what we'll do to his girl if he sends the troops in.

Are you forgetting something? The Colonel's there too.

And the Colonel ain't one bit interested in the hostages.

He's after you and what's in that satchel.

What are you trying to say?

That the Colonel isn't gonna let you off this ranch.

He'll keep you here till you're slaughtered like pigs.

I don't want to be slaughtered like a pig. I don't want to die!

Maybe...

Maybe the sheriff has decided to let us go.

Maybe. But you ain't got no way of knowing.

But there is one way I can find out.

Felipe, where are you going? Come back, Felipe, they'll kill you!

Come back, Felipe! I order you to come back!

The other side'll let you go.

So, er... 40%?

40%.

All right, this bowl is the ranch. The Sheriff's men are all around us.

Now, let's say this is the ridge which leads out to the plains.

Now, right here's the mill.

There's one thing in our favor. It's Christmas Eve,

and those men standing guard up there, they ain't slobs like us.

Those fellas got families,

and they're gonna wanna go home tonight and be with them.

And a lot of them are gonna do just that. They go back to town.

And that's our chance to take the mill,

- while their defenses are weakened. - Go on.

Now then, shortly after dark, I take four men with me on horseback.

We creep up very quietly up to the mill,

and bang-bang-bang, we take care of the guards.

The ridge is ours, and we sneak away without anybody knowing.

When they find out we're gone, they're going to follow us,

and we'll never reach the Rio Grande.

I will plant the dynamite here.

Now, if they try to follow us through the canyon, we light the fuse,

and pow, they're buried under a thousand tons of rock.

Or if not buried, then blocked off long enough for us to make our getaway.

It's not very easy to blow up a canyon, you know?

That's where Hake over.

My father was in the Engineers during the war.

For the North.

At first, he was for the South, but they were losing and...

"Never stick with the loser," he always said.

It's a matter of principle.

Get some blankets from the house and muffle the horses' hooves.

We'll paint our faces black, even behind the ears.

Maybe we'd better take off our spurs, too.

We don't want them to see us, but we don't want them to hear us either.

When they see us, it'll be too late.

Yeah, when they hear us, they'll already be dead.

Hey, Ringo.

It's from Sefiorita Ruby.

I didn't steal it. She gave it to me, honest.

She says you'll have to give it back though.

- It's a loan. - Yeah, I know.

Er... I did steal this though.

I know that it's wrong, but I thought maybe you could use it.

Better than nothing.

It's not bad. I sure would like to have something a little more efficient though.

I'd better make sure you have everything straight.

You and Ringo will start out for the mill. At ten.

We will make plenty of noise.

That will cover any shooting you might have to do.

Do you understand?

At exactly 11 o'clock,

when you see the Sheriff signaling to his guard,

what are you going to do? Answer me!

I signal them back from the mill,

only I swing the lantern six times instead of three.

That's all right.

The Sheriff won't suspect a thing,

and I will know that our plan has succeeded.

Go get the horses!

This is for you.

And see that you don't fail.

Vamos, muchachos!

Oh, er...

- Just one thing. - What's the matter now?

I don't have a gun.

If I'm going up in the hills, I'd just as soon be armed, it seems only fair.

No gun, amigo. Besides, nothing can happen to you while I'm here.

- My men and I will protect you. - You have to trust people in our business.

And I trust you.

You should trust me.

Let me have a gun. Otherwise I'll blow the whole thing up.

Uh-uh. First, the gun.

Not that I don't trust you. It's a matter of principle, that's all.

Be careful, the fuse is still burning.

That's right.

You know, we got an old saying in Texas.

"God created men equal.

"The six-gun made them different."

Why does a woman have to wear so many clothes? It's too bad.

It's lucky for you I was here to catch you.

Let me go.

Aren't you even going to say thank you?

After all, if I hadn't been here, you might've hurt yourself.

Take your hands off me this second, do you hear?

Why?

- I like to touch beautiful things. - Pedro! Sancho wants to see you.

And right away.

Right away, I said.

How can a girl like you have such a wonderful father?

Hurry up! We haven't got all night.

With pants like these, even a peasant will pass for a bandit.

And if they think you're a bandit, the gringos will shoot you.

Now you're perfect.

Mmh.

- Hey, look what I found. - Get on the horse.

Hey, Tim.

It's ten o'clock, time for the first signal.

Everything's quiet. I hope it stays like that.

What a way to spend Christmas, huh?

Well, it could be worse. I could be spending it with my relatives.

Just one more hour to go. Then somebody will be relieving us.

Ha...

Nothing better than a little piece of cactus tied to a saddle

to make a horse go like the wind, huh?

Hey, come here. Look what's coming this way.

Halt!

I said, halt!

Watch out, Tim!

Pff! That was mighty fancy trigger work.

You can come on out. It's all over. The bandits are all dead.

What do you mean, it's all over? How come I can still hear the shooting?

And anyway, who are you?

I only know one man who can shoot like that.

- And he ain't here now. - Oh, yes, he is.

Come on now, don't you recognize me in this disguise?

Disguise? Well, I'll be...

I thought it was only women who painted their faces.

Cut it out, Tim.

Where's the Sheriff? I gotta talk to him right away.

The Sheriff? Oh, the Sheriff.

Well, I don't know. He isn't here anyway.

I can see that. Listen, it's important I talk to him.

Important, eh? Why didn't you say so? I can go get him for you.

Well, go on then.

Hey, if you're coming with me, why do I have to go bring the Sheriff?

I'm not coming with you. I'll be back. I gotta go see to the dynamite.

- I hope they made it all right. - We'll find out at 11 o'clock.

While we're waiting, let's go have something to eat.

Everyone has a feast on Christmas Eve, and I believe in respecting tradition.

Come on.

I want to eat! We're starving.

- On Christmas Eve, we dine at midnight. - Maybe so, but we're hungry right now.

You stay here. We'll let the servants wait on us.

What's the matter?

Allow me.

Good evening, everyone.

Paco, set some more places at the table. We have guests.

And Ruby, why don't you play for us? Something Christmas-like perhaps.

♪ Holy night

♪ Peaceful night

♪ Through the darkness

♪ Beams a light

♪ Yonder, where they sweet vigils keep

♪ O'er the baby who, in silent sleep

♪ Rests in heavenly peace ♪

You Pig!

No. For the sefiorita.

Champagne, gentlemen?

It's been chilled to perfection.

Dom Pérignon. One of the great vintage years.

Champagne...

Quiet!

This little trinket is too beautiful for a tramp like you.

But it looks expensive. I'll keep it myself.

That necklace was a gift from me to the sefiorita.

I'd appreciate it if you would return it to her immediately.

What did you say?

Huh! Always a gentleman.

That's enough, Sancho.

Vamos!

Don't get your hopes up too soon.

The only reason my father's treating you so well is because our lives depend on it.

- Is that true, Major? - It was in the beginning.

But it's very dangerous to play with fire.

You learn to like it.

Major, I don't know what this wine is called.

But they say it's the perfect thing

for drinking a toast to Christmas.

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name,

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread and forgive...

Hey!

- Is the Sheriff here yet? - No, I haven't seen him.

- Well, it'30. I can't wait for him. - Hold it, Ringo.

I think you'd better stay here till he gets back.

It's late. I gotta get back to the ranch. They'll get suspicious.

Sorry, those are Tim's orders.

Tim?

That's what I get for saving his life, I reckon.

Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us...

In half an hour, we'll know if they made it.

And if everything goes all right, tomorrow we'll be in Mexico.

With plenty of American dollars to spend.

What's that?

Shh!

Thanks for coming for a walk.

Nice night, isn't it?

It's only the girl and the kid.

I guess the Major stayed inside with Dolores.

Pedro...

- You like that gringo girl, don't you? -

There's your chance. What are you waiting for?

Go get her!

Well, it's about time, Sheriff.

For years you think you know who you are. What's good and what's bad.

Chico!

It's very late for a little boy like you to be up.

Hmm?

Go to bed!

It's dangerous to stay out here alone, sefiorita, huh?

You might run into bandits.

But you needn't be afraid.

Pedro is here to protect you.

Come with me to the stable.

I want to check up on the horses,

and then we'll celebrate Christmas together.

Now then, you answer when they signal the mill.

Only you swing the lantern six times instead of three.

- Six times, got it? - Yeah, I got you.

When Sancho and his men are well into the canyon,

I'll set off the dynamite.

I'll blow them off the face of the earth

with no risk to us, and you'll get your money back.

You'd kill them just like that,

without even giving them a chance to surrender?

Come off it, Sheriff. You're as sentimental as a school girl.

Er... you ain't never gonna live to a ripe old age that way.

Ringo, will you take care of Ruby?

Don't you worry, Sheriff. She's in good hands.

Out of the way!

This is yours, I believe.

Leastways it smells like you. Here, you'd better put it on.

Pretty chilly out here. What happened to you anyway?

It's none of your business what happened to her.

- Come on, I'll take you... - Just a minute, cockroach!

This time you ain't getting off so easy.

Sancho!

- Hey, Sancho! - What's going on? Who called me?

I did, Ringo.

Ah, so you have to call for help, do you?

Sancho has to protect you.

Er, you're mistaken as usual.

But since I'm gonna kill you, I just thought that Sancho oughta be here.

What's going on? Who's talking about killing?

Can a man have any peace around here?

This idiot can't get it through his head that if anything happens to the sefiorita,

the Sheriff will attack us in a minute.

If he keeps after her, he'll ruin everything.

There's only one thing to do with a troublemaker like him.

Blow his head off.

- All right, cockroach, you said it all. - No shooting! That's an order.

I need every man I've got tonight, including Ringo,

at least till we're safe. Is that clear?

You can't stop me this time, Sancho.

He's been asking for a lesson for too long.

Teach him a lesson if you like, but no shooting.

Sanch0's right.

- Watch out! - There's your knife.

Uh-uh. Legitimate self-defense. You all saw it.

I'm sorry, Sancho, but he forced me to do it.

Oh, I placed the dynamite.

With everything that happened, I completely forgot to tell you about it.

It all went like clockwork. We just have to wait for Slim's signal.

All right, we'll go saddle the horses.

Vamos!

Thanks for warning me.

Oh, here's your watch.

Oh, you can keep it, in case you need it again.

- It's 11 o'clock. - The mill's somewhere up there.

One, two, three,

four, five, six.

Yeah, everything's fine, like I said. Now all we have to do is get going.

I forgot to tell you, amigo,

while you weren't here, I gave Slim a different signal.

Are you feeling better now, amigo?

Are you ready to talk? Huh?

I wonder what lies you got cooked up for us now.

If you want me to talk, you tell him to stop.

All right!

After the boys and I had captured the mill, I went to place the dynamite.

Only it took much more time than I thought,

and I came straight to the ranch before going there,

so I have no way of knowing what happened after I left.

- Maybe he's telling the truth. - Whether it's the truth or a lie,

I don't care. I have no use for him anymore.

If you have already betrayed us to the Sheriff,

or even if you're only thinking of betraying us,

I will kill you!

But if you didn't betray us, if you told us the truth,

in that case I'll still kill you.

Why shouldn't I? You planned our escape and placed our dynamite, didn't you?

You're no use to me now. Isn't that right?

Huh, that's right.

Why should I keep around a partner who's costing me 40%?

The 40% is mine.

- Adios, amigo! - It ain't 40%.

It's 50% now.

- It's 50%? - Uh-huh.

You thought you was smart, didn't you?

You smart and Ringo stupid.

Well, you're wrong. Ringo ain't stupid.

If I gave away your plans how you get to the canyon,

don't you even wanna know the bargain I made with the Sheriff?

- What is it? - I get 50%?

- Uh, 50%. - All right, it's simple.

I was to bring out the whisky in honor of Christmas and get you all drunk.

At dawn, I was to kill the guard and load the hostages on a wagon.

As soon as the hostages were out of danger,

- the Sheriff was to launch his attack. - And then what?

I'll tell you. When the wagon leaves with the hostages, we will also be on it.

We'll be on our way to the canyon, while the Sheriff is attacking us down here.

- Isn't that right? - That's right, Sancho.

You see what happens when you use your brains?

And when the Sheriff gets down to the ranch,

well, he'll discover the joke we played on him,

but by then we'll be all at the canyon ready to set off the dynamite.

And in a few hours, you'll be on your way to the bar,

and you can all spend Christmas at home.

Good idea! That's what we'll do.

- Now we can get rid of him. - That's also a good idea.

Not for you, it ain't, cos that's gonna cost you 60%.

60%? You're crazy!

Dirty... Son of a coyote!

I know what you're doing.

You're trying to bleed me to death.

40! 50! 60! I'll never give it to you.

What's your deal?

60%.

60%! It's robbery, that's what it is.

Untie me.

Go on, untie him!

Another part of the deal with the Sheriff is that I was to drive the wagon,

cos if he don't see me, he'll smell a rat,

and hostage or no hostage, his man is gonna open fire.

It's a matter of principle.

I don't enjoy being beaten when I ain't able to defend myself.

- Gimme a gun. - You think I'm crazy?

No gun for you, amigo.

And you'll in the stable tonight, away from the hostages,

I wouldn't want you to be tempted.

One thing I hate's a man who's suspicious for no reason.

Well, I guess I slept in worse places.

Oh, by the way, what time is it?

- 12 o'clock. Why do you ask? - It's Christmas.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Don't shove, it's Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

No, Major. You're not going. Go back to the house.

Come on.

What do you think you're doing?

Fixing up a little surprise for the cavalry. Why, what's the matter?

You'd better be thankful that I'm not leaving you behind, too. Get in!

I warn you, Sancho. If he stays, then I'm staying, too.

And you won't do anything to anyone. Is that clear?

Dolores...

This is your fault!

No, stay here.

What are you staring at? Get ready to go.

Get the wagon loaded. We haven't got all day.

Chico!

- Chico! - Go on, keep moving.

Chico, come on.

Now we'll get in, in the centre.

Everybody, take the other horses.

Gimme those leads!

Vamos!

Hey, Ringo. He's alive.

Argh!

Get ready. There they are.

- The canyon's blocked off. - Go back to the ranch! Hurry!

Ho, there. Ho! Ho!

Ruby!

Ru DY-

Are you all right?

The bandits went back to the ranch. All of you are safe now.

As soon as the cavalry gets here, we'll be able to wipe them out once and for all.

They went back to the ranch? But Ringo's there with Chico.

If I only had a gun. I would give my kingdom for a gun.

Did somebody say that before me?

- Shakespeare. - That's it.

You're looking for a gun? There's one hidden in the fireplace.

Let's hope it's loaded.

Where's Ringo?

When I get him, I'll carve him up and feed him to the buzzards.

Sancho, he is here.

Paquito, on the roof. Quick!

- Ain't you got any more bullets? - No.

One bullet for three bandits. Lgotanidea.

Chico, stay with the Major.

Chico, help me up the stairs.

There's an old family heirloom that might be useful.

Ho... ho!

Take all the hostages into the mill and get the horses ready.

Tim, give the signal to attack!

Sheriff, the message has been relayed. They're ready to attack!

I've got him.

Hey, amigo, if you manage to get away from me this time,

I'll give you 100%.

Ringo, this is the gun my grandfather fought with at Waterloo. Catch!

Compadre, you're always looking for a gun.

Is that the only one you can find?

Dolores!

Yee-haw!

All right, men, surround the house!

PaDa! Papa!

And Ringo?

Ringo was looking for a gun, and he found one.

- He's leaving? - Hey, he left this.

And he left this for you.

He said the Sheriff needs it more than he does.

Hey, wait a minute. We've been cheated.

We're missing $15,000.

That's his 30%.

He took it in cash.

I guess he didn't want to go to all the trouble of standing in line at the bank.

It's a matter of principle.

♪ Cross the canyons he laughed

♪ Down the valley of death

♪ And he left behind a river of blood

♪ For his life was guided

♪ By a crude law

♪ He only had a mind to get gold

♪ Rivers

♪ You know how is the story

♪ You know Ringo

♪ He was called Angel Face ♪