All language subtitles for The Big Valley - 01x28 - The Midas Man.EN

Here you are, Sis.

Oh, thanks, Heath. You shouldn't
have bothered. I could have saddled him.

Well, I had to saddle mine anyway.
I'm gonna go to town.

Wouldn't ride too far
in this heat though. You'll melt.

Oh, I'm just goin' down
to the swimming hole for a swim.

That's a good idea.
If I didn't have to go to the bank...

- I'd go with ya.
- I'm glad you can't.

Otherwise, I'd have to
take my bathing habit.

Well, the scenery around here
is even lovelier than I was told.

Sorry. I didn't mean
to frighten you.

Who are you?
How did you get here?

I imagine the same way
you did. Rode up, dismounted...

- took off my clothes and-
- This is private property and you're trespassing.

Well, according to the map
in my saddlebag...

this is a community water hole,
open to everybody.

But you had to cross
Barkley range to get to it.

Really?

Yes, and- and you'd
better leave immediately.

- Oh?
- I'm Audra Barkley, and I'm ordering you to.

- Please.
- I'll need my clothes of course.

Well, get them.

- They're on that bush.
- Stop! Stay where you are.

Whatever you say.

Just let me
think for a minute.

I'll tell you what.
I'll trust you.

You just close your eyes,
and I'll get out of the water.

Don't you dare!

I'll get dressed first
and then-

Somebody's coming.
Oh, they mustn't see us!

I'm willing
to take my chances.

Please.

Well, in that case-

- Must be down about a foot.
- Mighty low for this time of the year.

All I can tell you is last year
this time, this whole area was fine pasture.

Now look around. Not enough
to feed one head, let alone a herd.

Jace, are you as worried
as Nick and the other boys I been talking to?

Rain's six weeks late.
Hot weather instead of cold.

I tell ya, it's the start
of a bad drought.

Just like the kind
that ruined my place in Texas.

- Jarrod.
- What's wrong?

Drought scare's
brought on panic.

Run on the bank this mornin'
cleaned it down to the last penny.

It's closed its doors.

All the cash I had
was in that bank.

All the cash anybody had
was in that bank.

Fine.
Thank you.

- Jarrod?
- Yes, please.

We're more fortunate, Scott.
The bank closing hurt us pretty bad...

but we should be able
to stay on our feet.

All of our bills are paid,
and most of our enterprises are solid.

- Audra!
- The rest of the ranchers are in debt up to their ears.

- Excuse me, Jarrod.
- Oh!

Mr. Breckenridge, I would like you
to meet my daughter.

Audra, this is
Scott Breckenridge.

At your service,
Miss Audra.

Uh, Audra-

I think Mr. Breckenridge
and I have met before.

Yes, I have
the same feeling.

Now, where was it? Uh-

Let me see.

I remember. Paris.

At the Duc d'Orleans's annual
masquerade ball. You went as a water nymph.

No? Well, uh-
London then.

The Savoy?

You were dining
with Count, uh-

Uh, Scott, I'm afraid you have
Audra mixed up with somebody else.

Counts and the Continent
are still just a little bit out ofher line.

Well, that's their
great misfortune.

Oh, speaking of misfortunes...

did you hear about
the bank failure?

How awful.

Indeed it is. I'm sure
under the circumstances...

the family has a lot
to talk about, Mrs. Barkley.

- I won't intrude any further.
- You're not intruding at all.

Of course you're not. I'm only sorry...

you made the trip
from San Francisco for nothing.

Not necessarily for nothing.
There's a lot of money to be made...

in bad times
as well as good.

If your offer to show me
around still holds...

- I'd like to stay in town for a while.
- It certainly does.

Why don't you meet me here for breakfast
in the morning? We'll get an early start.

I'll be here. Thank you
for your hospitality, Mrs. Barkley.

We look forward to seeing you
tomorrow morning.

A pleasure meeting you,
Miss Audra. I hope we, uh...

bump into each other
again sometime.

I'll see you
to the door.

- See you in the morning, Scott.
- Fine, Jarrod.

Scott Breckenridge.

Is he really as successful
and brilliant as they say?

Well, they don't call him
the Midas Man for nothing.

Everything he touches
turns to gold.

Got it?

Good mornin', boys.

Mornin', Nick. Heath.

- Mornin'.
- What can we do for ya?

That the new feed
we've been hearin' about?

- Uh-huh. Timothy and alfalfa.
- Best quality I've seen.

And it stores longer
than the other too.

I was gonna try some.
Till yesterday.

Me too. Now I haven't even got
the price of a month's ordinary feed.

Well, the bank's closin'
didn't do any of us any good.

We just talked
to Fred Jefferson at the bank.

He don't know when
the bank is gonna reopen.

If we could get loans on our herds,
we figured it might tide us over.

We can't keep goin'
without supplies, Nick.

That's why we come
to you Barkleys.

Well, we got some extra supplies,
but not enough for all you boys.

That ain't what we mean, Nick.
We ain't askin'for a handout.

We was hopin' maybe
you'd make us a loan.

Enough to get us through
till the herds are sold.

Don't like askin',
but there's nobody else.

If you Barkleys
don't help us...

- a lot of us is gonna have to sell to speculators.
- We'll lose everything.

Well, I wish we could help, but, uh,
right now all the cash we got on hand...

is just enough
for payroll and expenses.

It's gonna have to stay that way
until we sell our own herd.

- Is that all?
- That's all.

But what about your mills
and the foundry and the mines?

Wait a minute.
They're not cash, Jace.

But you can raise cash
on 'em, can't you?

If the bank were
still operatin', yes.

All right, Nick.
Then tell us.

- Where do we get the money?
- Sorry. I don't know.

Perhaps I do.

- Mornin', Nick.
- Mornin', Scott.

- Heath.
- Scott.

Boys, this is Scott Breckenridge.
Scott, these are our neighbors.

- Now, this is Titus McKelvy.
- Mr. McKelvy.

- Morning.
- Jace Holman.

- Mr. Holman.
- And Ed Mead.

Mr. Mead.
Pleasure, gentlemen.

As I was saying,
I have money...

and I'll be happy to advance you loans
in any amount you may need.

You mean,
on our herds?

I don't know anything about cattle,
Mr. Holman. On your land.

What kind of terms,
Mr. Breckenridge?

- When does the cattle market open?
- Ninety days.

Well, all right.
Uh, 90 days at 12%.

That's kind of high interest,
isn't it, Scott?

- It's twice what the bank charges.
- Speculators will ask higher.

- And they're your only alternative, gentlemen.
- You're right there.

I've heard that Stockton cattle
are the finest in the valley.

Their sales should
cover the loans easily.

With the drought getting worse, I wouldn't
count on cattle for payin' off any loans.

You know, you could lose
a whole herd.

Remember what happened
the last drought.

Nick's right, boys.
Scott here's a personal friend...

but I'd advice against
taking him or anyone else...

up on short-term loans
under theses conditions.

You ain't hurtin'
for money.

Jarrod's got
a good point, gentlemen.

There's a lot of risk involved
in short-term loans, for everyone.

Guess it's pretty much of a gamble
either way, Mr. Breckenridge.

If you're willin'
to risk it, so are we.

- You've got a deal.
- Good.

Jarrod, would you draw up
the necessary papers?

Boys, I'm advising you
against these loans...

but if that's what you want,
I'll draw up the papers.

Your advice ain't
gonna feed our cattle.

Thank you,
Mr. Breckenridge.

You got more faith in us
than our neighbors.

Well, I'm glad
you think so, Mr. Holman.

Good day, gentlemen.

All right, boys.
Let's get back to work.

You're very quiet
tonight, Jarrod.

- Anything wrong?
- No, no.

I was just thinkin'
about Scott Breckenridge.

Wondering why he made
all those loans so quickly.

You know, there really isn't
that much in it for him.

Are you afraid
he's speculating...

hoping the ranchers
won't be able to pay?

Well, I don't like to admit it,
but he could be.

He's completely
unpredictable at times.

How can you say that when he's risking
so much money just to help them?

Why, if it hadn't been for him, they wouldn't
even be able to buy their supplies.

Audra, believe me.
He's no philanthropist.

He wouldn't risk anything
just to help somebody.

Why, you probably just
don't understand him.

I know him pretty well. I used to
handle some of his legal affairs for him.

Well, I think you're wrong.
I think he's wonderful.

Absolutely wonderful.

Most women do.

- What do you mean?
- He means he's like me- irresistible.

And he's got his choice of the most sophisticated
ladies from San Francisco to Paris.

So I'm afraid he wouldn't be interested
in you, little sister.

Well, if those women are so fascinating,
why isn't he married by now?

One woman is rarely enough for
a man like Scott Breckenridge.

The need for conquest
is too strong.

They simply aren't
the marrying kind.

Aren't they?

Boy, howdy. Where are we goin'
like that in broad daylight?

- Into town.
- In that dress?

You're gonna get
a terrible sunburn.

This dress is the latest thing
in Godey's Lady's Book.

Well, either the sun's
mighty weak back East...

or those Godey ladies
have hides like mules.

Do me a favor. Tell Mother
I'll be home later on this afternoon.

- I'll tell her.
- Bye-bye.

You better get some cocoa butter
while you're in town.

You're sure
gonna need it.

Do you prefer a light
or a heavy handle for a quick draw?

- Good mornin', Miss Audra.
- Good morning, Mr. Breckenridge.

- What a pleasant surprise.
- I was just about to say the same thing.

Thank you.

Isn't that one of
Godey's latest frocks?

Why, yes, it's-
it's called a morning dress.

Yes, all the ladies in New York
are wearing them now.

- Really?
- Oh, they're considered to be the height of sophistication.

That one makes you
look at least 16.

- I'm well over 16.
- Well over 16? You don't say.

- You're impossible.
- So I've been told.

Well, what brings
you to town on such a hot day?

I have an appointment
at the dressmaker's.

Well, may I have the pleasure
of accompanying you?

Well, thank you,
but you needn't bother.

Nonsense.
It's no bother at all.

Well, thank you, but you really
needn't take me any further.

Well, I've seen you this far.
I'll see you to the door.

It seems that your dressmaker's
forgotten about your appointment.

Oh, well, she- she probably
just stepped out for a minute.

- I'll just wait.
- I'll wait with you.

No! It really isn't necessary.
I'm sure she won't be long.

Why, I wouldn't dream
of allowing a lady to wait alone.

My, it's awfully warm,
isn't it?

Indeed it is.

Maybe my appointment's
for next week. I-

I mean, I might have
gotten them mixed up.

- Really?
- Yes, I-

- I don't think I'll wait any longer.
- A wise decision.

Inasmuch as your plans
have changed, Miss Audra...

perhaps you'd like to have
an ice with me at the hotel.

Why, thank you,
Mr. Breckenridge. I-

You don't think I had
an appointment at all, do you?

I suppose you think I came all the way
into town just to see you.

Yes, I do.
And I'm glad you did.

I'm glad I did too.

Hold it!

You Barkleys blind
or somethin'?

Didn't you see my iron
stuck over there?

- We saw it.
- Well, what do ya think you're doin'?

I got 50 head back there
comin' in here to drink.

Well, we'll be watered and out of here
by the time they get here.

That ain't the point.
It's first come, first served...

at a community hole
and you know it.

You agreed
along with the rest.

We couldn't wait, Jace. We found
those cows in a dried-up water hole.

No tellin' how long
they've been without water.

You still got water in your high pasture.
Why didn't you take 'em there?

They're too weak.
They'd never make it that far.

My cows are weak too.
But I wouldn't go...

hoggin' the community hole
when I had some of my own.

- Hoggin'?
- You want us to let these cows die, Jace?

If that's what
you want, say so.

Let 'em drink.
To my way of thinking...

hoarding water in a drought's
the same as stealin'.

Well, how about
a game, Heath?

- No, thanks.
- Jarrod?

Maybe later, Nick.

Oh, come to think of it, I don't feel
too much like playin' either.

Then when I got to Paris,
I discovered he taught me Italian.

Oh, Scott!
Hello, everybody.

- Sorry I'm late, Mother.
- We were beginning to worry.

Worry? We were about
to send out a posse.

My apologies, Mrs. Barkley.
Audra and I met accidentally in town.

And I was so engrossed in the company,
that I completely lost track of the time.

We were only concerned about her driving
in the dark. Thank you for seeing her home.

- Not at all.
- Well, as long as you're here, Scott...

- why don't you stay for dinner?
- Oh, yes, Scott.

- Please stay.
- Well, uh, if I wouldn't be intruding-

Not at all.
We'd love to have you.

I'll tell Silas
to set another place.

Sit down, Scott.
Can I get you a brandy?

- Fine.
- Mother?

No, thank you.

Well, what's the latest
on the drought situation?

Getting much worse. All the little
water holes around are pretty well dried up.

The ranchers are using
one community water hole.

And that's not workin'out
too good either. Nick and I...

had a little run-in
with Jace Holman today.

Well, it takes courage
to handle adversity.

It's a quality I greatly admire but often find
most lacking when the chips are down.

Well, you must figure
the ranchers have courage...

or else you wouldn't
have made the loan.

On the contrary, Heath,
I think they don't.

When the going gets rough,
I think they'll fall apart.

And then you'd acquire
a great deal of valuable land...

without having to bargain
for it at auction, right?

Exactly.

Well, I disagree
with you, Scott.

I think the ranchers around here
have more than enough courage.

Then I get my money back with interest.
Either way, I can't lose.

That's a pretty
cold-blooded attitude, isn't it?

A cold-blooded attitude is a necessary
part of my Midas touch.

As I remember,
Midas came to regret his golden touch.

It killed
everyone he loved.

I shall try to profit
by his mistakes, Mrs. Barkley.

Dinner's ready, Mother. I hope you like
chicken creole, Scott.

Silas prides himself on it.

As of the moment,
it's my favorite dish.

Nick.

Madame.

If you're gonna get yourself some water,
you better get to it...

'cause I plan to drink
this whole thing dry.

If you don't, I guarantee
to finish the job.

- What's the matter?
- Sulfur.

Oh, well, now that's
all we need.

We bring sulfur up through.

- Sounded like dynamite.
- Yeah, right up over that rise.

Jace,
you set that blast?

- Any objections?
- What's the idea?

- We're dynamitin'for rain.
- Dynamitin' for rain?

Worked in Nebraska. Dynamited three days
and broke the drought complete.

Uh-huh. Probably was due
to break anyhow.

No, sir. There wasn't
a cloud in the sky.

Mm-hmm.
And jackrabbits are green.

Well, all right.
Don't believe me.

But it's my land,
and we'll do what we want.

There's only one big water hole left,
and it's gettin' lower.

- We gotta do somethin'.
- Well, the stream that feeds that big water hole...

runs right under
this ground here.

You keep blastin',
you're gonna foul it for sure.

- It's already beginnin'to go yellow.
- What're you talkin' about?

- We were just there.
- Sulfur's leakin' under the south end.

We better set these
over in the west canyon.

It'd be better
if you stopped blastin' altogether.

You Barkleys wouldn't lend us money,
and I don't notice you sharing water...

so don't give us
any advice!

Audra?

Jarrod?

Say, young lady, wasn't that
your horse I saw tied up in town today?

Well, it may well
have been. Why?

Well, usually when you're in town,
I can expect a visit.

And then the extreme pleasure of taking
the prettiest young lady in Stockton to lunch.

Well, I appreciate the compliment, but I
couldn't have had lunch with you today anyway.

I gathered as much.

You've, uh-You've been seeing
quite a bit of Scott lately, haven't you?

Yes, I have. And I'll never be able
to thank you enough.

- Thank me? For what?
- Well, it's because of you that he came to Stockton.

Well, not exactly
because of me.

He never was one to miss
a business opportunity, you know.

Well, anyway, you had
something to do with it, and-

and I can't
thank you enough.

Not nearly enough.

Well, I wish I could honestly say
you're welcome.

Audra, how much do you think
you know about Scott?

Well, to begin with,
he was born in New York City...

in 1841
of English parents.

Now, that isn't what I mean.

I know it isn't.
Why do you ask, Jarrod?

Well, I just don't wanna
see you get hurt, honey.

I know Scott well enough to feel positive
he'd never hurt me.

You're sure?

I'm sure.

But thanks for worrying,
big brother.

And you know what you are tonight?
An enchantress.

A ravishingly
beautiful enchantress.

- Which one?
- Mm, Cleopatra...

Delilah, Juliet,
take your pick.

Hmm. Cleopatra.

I would have thought
you'd sayJuliet.

See how little you know
about the real me?

What a heavenly night.

The stars seem almost
close enough to touch.

In Tahiti, the stars
are so bright...

their reflections light up the lagoons
at night- they look like silver mirrors.

Oh, it must be exciting
to see all those faraway places.

Meet all kinds
of people.

Exciting, yes. But all kinds of people
are usually strangers...

especially when you
have to match wits with them.

Strangers can become
friends, can't they?

Friends know your weaknesses
as well as your strengths.

And a successful businessman can't afford
to let anyone get that close.

But if there's nobody who's close,
then there's nobody who cares.

Nobody to share with.

On the contrary, there are many
always willing to share.

But as for caring-

The Tahitians have a saying.
Translated, it goes something like...

"He who climbs up the mountain
looks upon the lagoon alone. "

Is that the way
you want it, Scott...

looking down
on the lagoon alone?

Up until these past
few weeks, I thought so.

These past few weeks?

That's why I took the liberty
of sending for these.

You mentioned
you liked pearls.

Oh, I've never seen
anything so exquisite.

Wait, I-

- I really shouldn't take them.
- Surely an enchantress...

isn't bound
by rules of propriety.

Audra, you want them?

- Of course I do.
- Then take them.

How do they look?

You look beautiful.

It's been
a wonderful evening.

For me too, Audra.
I'll see you tomorrow.

Of course.

- I'll come by in the morning. We'll go riding.
- And I'll pack a lunch.

I know just the spot
for it.

Till tomorrow.

Good night.

Audra-

- Did you have a nice time?
- Oh, marvelous.

We danced and danced
and danced and danced.

Look what Scott gave me.
He sent to San Francisco for them.

Well, they're lovely.

Is it some
special occasion?

Just that I like pearls,
that's all.

Well, I'm sure Scott only meant
to be thoughtful, but-

Now, Mother, I know
what you're going to say.

That I shouldn't accept
expensive gifts...

unless they're
from my fianc�.

Oh, I know he's going to ask me, Mother.
I just know it.

- Good morning, Mrs. Barkley.
- Mr. Breckenridge.

- I received your note. This is an unexpected pleasure.
- Thank you.

- May I offer you some refreshment?
- No, thank you.

Is there someplace
we could talk privately?

Uh, over here?

I'm afraid this lobby doesn't
offer the seclusion of, uh...

say, the Grand Hotel
in Paris.

Nor the scandal.

I'll wager that half the intrigues
in Europe start at the Grand.

- Especially the romantic ones.
- Yes.

At that little table on the balcony
just to the left of the main staircase.

Oh, yes. That French count
used to meet his little ballerina there.

The one his father tried to buy off.
Now, what was her name?

Minnette du Claire.

- Lots of men used to meet her there.
- Oh?

Oh, she must have been
more experienced than she appeared.

Well, theatrical people
generally are.

Mm, not only theatrical people.
I found in most walks of life...

appearances can be deceiving.

Audra's a very good
example of that.

Audra?

Deceiving? I don't think
those two words go together.

To many, she may seem completely
mature. In many ways she is.

But with men of the world,
men like yourself...

she's young
and totally inexperienced.

She has all the allure
of a woman, Mrs. Barkley.

I hadn't noticed that she was
at any disadvantage.

She's out of her depth
in an intrigue, Mr. Breckenridge.

She could be
badly hurt.

Is that what you think
I'm offering her? An intrigue?

Men like yourself seldom
offer anything else.

Generalities can often be as deceiving
as appearances, Mrs. Barkley.

Anyway, whatever I'm offering,
I think that Audra...

should have the right
to choose for herself.

In most cases,
I would agree.

But in this instance,
I am concerned because the-

wrong choice
could be so very wrong.

You don't have very much
faith in your daughter.

Are you concerned for her virtue
or the Barkley name?

Oh, no. The Barkley name has withstood
many severe blows in the past...

and will withstand
many more in the future.

Does that answer
your question?

Audra and I are spending
the afternoon together.

I know.

I never take unfair advantage of
an inexperienced opponent, Mrs. Barkley.

At least, not unless
they're fully aware of all details.

I hope I can
count on that.

Good day,
Mr. Breckenridge.

Good day,
Mrs. Barkley.

That's the last.

Hmm. Half for you
and half for me.

What was that?

Oh, that's the ranchers.
They're dynamiting for rain.

I'm sorry.

That was even more
potent than the wine.

How much more, Scott?

So much more that when I leave here,
I want to take you with me.

I want to show you
all the exciting places in the world.

London,
Paris, Rome.

Make myself the envy
of every man on two continents.

Oh, yes, Scott.
Yes, I'll go anywhere with you.

Anywhere in the world.

Oh, I knew you loved me.
I knew you'd ask me to marry you.

Audra...

I didn't ask you
to marry me.

Well, I know. Not-
Not in so many words.

I thought we
understood each other.

Especially
after last night.

That we were
two of a kind...

not tied down by
other people's rules.

- But you just said-
- What I just said was an invitation...

to a wonderful, exciting,
romantic interlude...

with no strings attached
for either of us.

Strings choke love, Audra. They-
They destroy it, turn it into hate.

No. No, I want strings.

I wanna be tied to you
for the rest of my life.

- I love you.
- I love you.

But love is...

a thing of wings
and wind.

Clip those wings and-

Well, I won't do it.
I can't do it.

What you're saying is...

you want me for your mistress,
not for your wife.

What I'm saying is that I want you.
That's the important thing.

No! You don't want me.
Not really.

- Not enough!
- Audra-

Audra!

- You're treating me like I was a cheap-
- Audra!

- I never wanna see you again! Never!
- Listen to me.

There's never been a drought
like this since I been in the valley.

It's bound to break soon.
All we need is a little time.

I'm standing firm, gentlemen.
I want the full amount with interest...

and I want it one week
from today when it's due.

We can't pay by then,
and you know it.!

Then I'll expect you
to vacate the land.

Suppose we refuse
to get off?

You do that,
Mr. Holman...

and this range will be swarming
with state deputies within 48 hours.

I believe that's all, gentlemen.
That is, till next week.

You can't steal our land just 'cause
we signed a piece of paper.

You askJarrod about that piece of paper.
He wrote it.

- He's within his rights.
- Well, you Barkleys got influence.

Can't you force him
to give us some time?

Not without
breaking the law.

Then you're sayin' he's right.
You're on his side.

- Legally, yes.
- Jarrod...

how much do you figure
on making on this swindle?

I don't think
you mean that, Jace.

Maybe he does.
Maybe he doesn't.

But if it turns out
it is true...

you'll regret the day
you ever saw this valley, Jarrod.

Scott, I'm gonna
ask you one more time.

Extend those loans for 30 days
at the same rate of interest.

- I like it the way it is.
- All right then.

Suppose I underwrite those loans
with mortgages on the Barkley mills?

That's a gallant
gesture, Jarrod.

Too bad your neighbors
aren't worth it.

They may be frightened men,
but they're honest.

And they're my friends.

They've a very interesting way
of showing it.

And even if we could break those contracts,
it would take months.

All assets would be tied up, and none
of the ranchers would be able to hold out.

He's not a financier,
he's a... vulture.

I'm afraid you're right, Nick.

While everybody else is praying
for rain, he's hoping the drought will last.

Butjust until
every rancher who owes him money...

is beaten into the ground.

Yeah. And when I think I'm the one
who suggested he come here in the first place.

Heard Jace Holman pointing
that up in the saloon today.

Jarrod, is there anything we've overlooked
that would change Scott's mind?

I doubt it. I've already
taken the liberty...

of offering him
mortgages on our mills.

He refused.

Apparently, he doesn't realize exactly
how much losing their land...

means to the ranchers.

Or worse, he knows
andjust couldn't care less.

- Excuse me.
- Where are you going?

There's something I have to do
before dinner.

What Scott's up to
is clear enough.

As soon as the drought's over, property values rise,
and he can ask any price he wants.

I heard there's talk in Sacramento
of finding a way...

to bring year-round water
into the valley.

If they do, they'll have
the support of...

every rancher in this valley,
I promise you that.

If they're any left
to give support.

Who is it?

Audra Barkley.

- Audra.
- May I come in?

I rather thought
a bachelor's hotel room...

was a little out-of-bounds
by your rules.

Please. It-
It's important.

I know you're
surprised to see me.

After our last meeting,
it is a little unexpected.

- I didn't want to come. I had to.
- Had to? Why?

Because I have to make you understand
how important the ranchers' land is to them.

Oh, it's notjust property, Scott.
It's their whole life.

And if you take it away from them,
then they won't have anything.

Not anything.

They knew that when they signed
the contracts.

But they were desperate then.
They didn't' know what else to do.

And desperate or not,
they knew the terms.

Then you won't change your mind
about the extension?

I don't consider sentiment
appropriate collateral.

I see.

- Well, then I have another offer.
- Oh?

A mortgage?

In a way.

Well, Jarrod already made that offer.
I turned him down, flat.

It's not the same
as Jarrod's.

All right.
What's your offer?

Myself.

That's an interesting offer.
Go on.

If you'll extend the loans
to the ranchers, I'll go away with you.

I see.

And I'll stay.
For as long as you want me.

Oh, there is no limit
to the sacrifices...

you Barkleys will make for
your neighbors, is there?

You place a high value on yourself.
That land is worth...

over half
a million dollars.

- What make you think you're worth that?
- You.

And the things
you said to me.

Audra, you have
a shrewd marketing sense.

Then you accept?

A half a million dollars is a lot of money.
I'll have to think about it.

I'll let you know
as soon as I can.

You're the most despicable man
I've ever known.

I rather imagined
you thought that.

Just like I told you. Thick as thieves.!
The whole bunch of'em.!

One more?

No, thanks, Heath.

Gentlemen.

- Jace, how is your wife?
- Fair enough.

Titus, has that grandson of yours
started walking yet?

He sure has, Victoria.

Good. Ed, I understand your mother's
70th birthday is tomorrow.

I'll send her over some apple cake.
I know she likes it.

We didn't come here for apple cake.
Or nice talk either.

What did you
come here for, Jace?

We figured you Barkleys are in cahoots
with Breckenridge on this loan deal.

- That's why you brought him.
- Jace, you're wrong, and you know it.

- We don't know nothin' of the kind.
- What are you drivin' at, Jace?

If you're not all
in the same boat...

what was your sister doin'
with Breckenridge at his hotel?

- Why, you-
- Heath, let him finish.

All right.

We come for
some straight answers.

If we don't get 'em,
we'll dynamite...

till every water hole
in this area's fouled...

and there ain't
a Barkley steer left alive.

That won't
be necessary.

What do you want here?

When I last saw these gentlemen, I assumed
that they were on their way here...

so I thought I would
come along and clear the air.

I tookJarrod up on an old offer
to come to Stockton...

as a cover-up for my real reason
for being here...

which was to take advantage
of the crash that I knew was inevitable.

The Barkleys had nothing to do with
my succeeding. They're on your side.

It sure looked that way
at the hotel tonight.

Both Jarrod
and Audra...

made offers for bargains
of extensions of your loans.

Audra's offer was
by far the more interesting.

That's why she was
at my hotel.

Audra has offered
to go away with me...

anywhere, for as long
as I want her.

Why she thinks you gentlemen
are worth it, I will never know.

But your loans
are extended.

I'm accepting her offer.

Audra?

- She's not going anywhere.
- You may leave now, Mr. Breckenridge.

Well, Audra, did you come
to the hotel to play games...

or did you mean it?

I meant it.

- Audra, you don't know what you're doing.
- Yes, I do.

And not you or anybody else
in this family...

can say or do
anything to stop me.

I'll pack my things.

Speakin' for myself...

I don't think I accept your extension,
Mr. Breckenridge.

The extensions are granted whether
you accept them or not, gentlemen.

On the other hand, Mrs. Barkley,
I have no intention...

of letting your daughter go through
with her promise to me.

I once said
that I admire courage.

I had never thought
to find so much...

in one so young
and so beautiful.

Will you tell her
good-bye for me?

I will.

And thank you.

I can find
my way out.

Mother-

Do you know where-

To steady your nerves.

Jarrod's needs it.

Ahh.

- Thunder and lightning!
- Yee-hoo!

The drought's over!

Of course, if it hadn't been for the drought,
he never would have come to Stockton.

"So much courage in one
so young and so beautiful. "

That's what he said about you
just before he left.