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Come on, Randall. It's cold out here.

Good evening, gentlemen.

Howdy.

Nothing quite so pleasant as a warm room on a cold night. I was beginning to

believe that we'd never get here.

Hello, John. Hi, Josh.

This is Doc Phillips. He's brought him into Reno City.

for possession of stolen money.

$100 reward.

That's sort of small game for you, isn't it, Josh?

You want a big fish, you use a little fish for bait.

I want little Fenton.

So does every lawman in the territory.

He's worth $5 ,000.

Yeah, well, when Fenton finds out his right -hand man's in jail, he's gonna

here and take a look -see.

He's done it before.

But Phillips is wanted in Carson City. Why bring him here?

One road going in, one road going out.

He's gotta come in one or the other.

You've got a point.

I'll hold him.

You know, you may live to regret that, Sheriff. You too, Mr. Randall. You see,

I've been locked up before, but I've never been brought to trial.

And Clell has been known to take a town like this apart.

We've had this before, Randall.

I don't want it happening again.

Yes, sir.

Tell me something, Mr. Randall. Have you ever seen Clell Fannin?

Nope.

Well, then how do you know that he's not in town right now?

I don't.

That kind of puts you at a slight disadvantage, doesn't it? Because, you

knows you.

Lock him up, Jason.

Yes, sir.

Come on.

He's a cute cook.

Do you mind, sir?

No. Good night.

Oh, and have a good night's sleep, Mr. Randall, because when Clell does show

the first shot that he fires will be aimed directly at you.

He's an excellent marksman. Excellent.

Well, good night, gentlemen.

Get him out of here.

Come on.

Jason, isn't it?

Yeah.

Get down.

Warm you up.

Here's to a good night's sleep.

Why not?

How much do you know about this Clell Fannin?

Well, he's been busting open banks for about three years.

One every six months, just like clockwork.

Very well planned.

That's where they figured Doc comes into the picture.

I heard he's killed half a dozen men.

Mm -hmm.

But you've never seen him before.

No, I haven't.

Well, how do you expect to be able to take him then?

Well, from what I hear, he wants me pretty bad.

He'll make his move.

Awful lot of strangers in town tonight.

Any one of them could be Clell Fanon.

You know those two characters standing at the bar?

Nope.

You don't mind if I sit here, do you?

I don't like the idea of somebody shooting through me to get at you.

You don't think what I'm doing here makes much sense, do you?

Even for $5 ,000, I don't think I'd volunteer to be a turkey in a turkey

Well, there's a little bit more to it than that, Jason.

You see, Fanon killed a very close friend of mine.

I never quite got it out of my system.

I got no argument.

When we start back at that jail, just keep far away from me.

This phantom may not be the good shot he's talked up to be.

You keep thinking that way, Jason, and you're going to live to be an old man.

Why did Clell want Doc Phillip broken out of jail?

He didn't say.

Did you talk to him?

I got his message.

I don't like it.

You don't have to like it. Just keep your mouth shut and do as you're told.

My breakfast! I want my breakfast!

Come on! Come on! Where's my breakfast?

Look, if you don't get his breakfast, he's going to be laying there all

You want something?

Yes, my breakfast.

Well, the county just went broke.

We figured you can buy your own.

Oh, does that mean that you're going to let me out of here?

In a manner of speaking.

Of course, you might get shot when you start through that door.

Oh, I see.

Well, in that case, I think I prefer to stay here.

Maybe you'll change your mind. Why should I want to do a thing like that?

Well, I've been thinking, mister, and it stands to reason that a lot of people

could get hurt when Clell Fannin comes to town.

There's one way you could avoid that, you know, by letting me out of here.

No, there's another way.

I could shoot him first before the trouble starts.

True, true indeed.

Providing, of course, that you know what he looks like and when he's due in

town. Well, that's what I'm going to find out.

When's he coming in town?

Well, that's a very good question, isn't it?

Is he in town now?

You know, my dad always said a good question deserved a courteous answer.

Really?

Jason.

Where's Fannin?

What do you think you're doing?

I'm questioning the prisoner.

Get out of here.

Well, Sheriff, I don't like interfering in your business, but if I were you, I'd

get rid of that deputy of yours.

He's going to cause you some trouble one of these days.

Jason? Yes, sir?

Your father was a friend of mine. That's the reason I gave you this job.

Remember this.

You're paid to enforce the law, not to violate it.

I won't have any prisoner in this jail mistreated. Do you understand?

I guess I'd have to be pretty stupid not to understand that.

Go get yourself some breakfast. I'll take over here.

Yes, sir.

While you're out, you might spread the word that four gunmen are headed this

out of Reno.

They've all been known to ride with Clell Fanon.

I'd like the women and children off the streets.

Listen, John, I don't think they're going to hit the jail before dark.

They might figure that way, and then again, they may not.

Either way, I want to be ready for them.

You do as I tell you.

Yes, sir.

You mind if I join you?

No, come on.

I've been asking myself a question. I've only been working here for six months,

but that Doc Phillips is the first happy man I've ever seen in jail.

You start to think about it, the only charge you got against him in possession

of stolen money and claims he won that poker game.

Yeah, but if I was in jail and somebody was going to break me out, I sure

wouldn't tell the sheriff in advance.

If you'd like to break into a bank, you'd think how convenient it would be

the law was the other end of the town projecting the jailhouse.

I never thought of that.

I think Fennin has.

Well, we best get at it. You go over there and I'll go on over here, huh?

Yeah.

But I'm still thinking. Go ahead.

The Phantom Gang's on the way. Let's clear out.

The Phantom Gang's on the way.

About an hour's daylight left.

Klaus' message said he'd see us at full dark.

Thank you.

Let's get him to the dock.

Mr.

Nichols, we're here as representatives of the citizens of this town. We demand

you turn Doc Phillips loose. The whole town knows you're only holding him to

catch Clell Fannin.

Go catch Fannin someplace else.

We mean to see that there'll be no killing in the streets.

Sheriff Holmes is already dead.

Mr. Randall's been badly wounded. They were trying to uphold the law.

That's exactly what I'm talking about.

Well, I'm glad to hear you say that, Mr. Metcalf. Raise your right hand, please.

Well, certainly.

Why? I'm going to swear you in as a deputy, and then you can help protect

town. Oh, no.

You're the one who's getting paid for keeping the peace.

You get paid $2 a day. Raise your right hand, please. Hold on a minute, Nichols.

You're forgetting one thing.

You're only here in a temporary capacity.

And there's going to be an election coming up soon. I know it. And I'm going

write your name in as candidate for sheriff. I hope you win it.

I'm warning you. Up until election time, this is going to be my office.

Sheriff Holmes tried to keep this place clean. You might find a little dried mud

on the floor.

But up until now, we've never had any trouble with snakes, cockroaches, and

skunks. We will not have innocent people exposed to gunfire in the streets.

Then you tell them to stay off of the streets. Now you get out of here.

about those eggs, she boiled them too long.

Cooks are he. Well, then tell him.

I'll make a point of it. Oh, Mr.

Nichols, isn't it? You know, I hate eavesdroppers, but I couldn't help

overhearing the conversation that was outside your office, and I gather that

public sentiment is in my favor.

I thought you would.

So when are you going to get me out of here?

Well, as soon as I find the key to your cell.

I keep losing it. That's a bad habit to get into, losing things.

Well, I've got loads of time here while you're trying to remember where you put

them.

I got time, too.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

I understand that you got four men in that raid, all identified, yet none of

them was Clell Fannin. It seems that Fannin is smarter than to let himself

shot at.

I see.

And you think that you're smart enough to catch him, is that it?

Well, my dad always said, you never know what you can do till you try.

Oh, don't forget not to tell the cook about those eggs, will you?

Don't you think you're hitting up that jug a little too much, Jase?

Not that I blame you, but... Is my money good here? Well, sure it is. You don't

even need money here. Come on up, boys, and have a drink on me.

Will you listen to me a minute, Jase?

You know why they won't have a drink on me?

I'll tell you.

Because I'm the only man in this town that has seen Cleo Fanon face to face.

And he knows, give him half a chance and he's going to kill me.

That's why these brave citizens won't come near me.

Not even for a free drink.

Look, Chase, I've known you for a long time. I've never seen you this way

before.

What would you do if you thought somebody was going to shoot you in the

Well, I think I'd get drunk.

You have just answered my question.

Gentlemen, you can all go home.

If there's any gunfire, I'll be the only target.

Tonight, pleasant dreams.

Stay right there.

Oh, hello, Jason.

Evening, Doctor.

Well, you don't look so drunk to me.

Well, uh...

What made you think I was?

Five people dropped in to tell me to turn out my lights and not go out on the

street because you were loaded for a big game and headed for a shootout with

Fannin.

Still got your lights on?

I'm still busy.

How's that bounty hunter coming along?

I don't know yet.

Oh, I understand that you made a public announcement that you were the only man

in town that knew Fannin.

I must have been drinking at the time.

Are you getting tired of living, son?

No, sir, I'm not.

But I'll tell you the truth, doctor.

I'm getting tired of living around a few people here I could name.

You should take a look at the list of people who owe me money.

I'm still here in the morning. I'll be glad to.

What's this for?

Well, that $5 there is the last money I'm holding.

I've still got a month's pay coming from the town.

What's it for?

Well, if I'm wrong in what I think, you're going to have another customer

between now and in the morning, and it'll probably be me.

I don't want to be beholden to you, Doctor.

My dad always said, if you can't afford to lose, don't play.

Good night, Doctor. Jason!

Two days ago, I wouldn't have done this.

But they already got Sheriff Holmes and... Josh Randall said there's only

way to smoke out Fannin.

So I'm volunteering to be a turkey in a turkey shoot. Jason, you don't need to

do this.

I... That's my last five dollars, Doctor. You got it.

You got my last month's pay, too.

Now, I guessed wrong why likely you hear some shooting.

I'd appreciate it if you'd come, because chances are I'll need some medical

attention.

Dog, you're crazy to get this close to me.

Nobody in this community wants to take that chance.

Well,

maybe you're just real smart.

Fannin must have heard I know his face.

That stands to reason he's in this town someplace.

But why hadn't he tried to kill me?

He's had a handful of chances.

Huh?

Why hadn't he tried to do something, doggy?

He had it up, and there's just one reason.

Yes, sir. Just one reason why old Clell Fannin hadn't ordered me any flowers.

Hey, doggy, you look hungry.

I got some business to attend to, and then I'm going to get us some breakfast.

How do you like your eggs?

Come on.

You wait right here, dog.

I'll be back.

You know, that's one thing I love about you, Joe. Complete privacy at all times.

Morning, 12.

You know, you should get a little more sleep, young fella.

You look very tired.

Now, why don't you get me my horse and let me out of here, huh?

Well, that'll be a pretty short journey, Mr. Fannin.

I'm going to try to have the gallows built right outside.

The name is Phillips.

I walked the streets all last night waiting to get shot at.

And nothing happened.

Well, now, isn't that just too bad?

Well, it gave me a lot of time to think.

I find that very difficult to believe.

It took me a while to figure out that Clell Fannin was someone you made up.

It's pretty hard to hang a man that never existed.

I got to hand it to you, Doc.

You're smart.

You wouldn't like to try to tell that to a court, would you?

No.

But you will.

You might not know it, Doc, but you're the only prisoner in this jail.

Front door is locked and Sheriff Holmes is dead.

There's nobody to stop me now.

Now you just start talking.

I understand you're feeling better.

Fourth time for me.

Each time seems to get a little bit closer.

That's the $5 ,000 bounty money on Clell Fannin.

Why, give it to me.

I didn't bring him in. Yes, you did.

But you didn't know it.

Fannin's a name Doc Phillips made up to keep from being tried for murder.

No wonder he was so happy to be put in jail.

That's what got me to thinking.

And, uh... Doc Phillips and I had a friendly little talk.

After this is yours.

I figured that comes to $2 ,500.

This will sure be a help until I learn the business.

What business is that?

Well, I plan to become a bounty hunter.

This is more money than I could make in three years as a deputy sheriff.

If I'm going to get shot, I might as well get paid for it.

A little bit more to it than that, Jason.

Well, I figure I can pick it up by traveling with you.

Traveling with me?

Yeah, my dad always said if you want to learn something,

Pick a good teacher Doctor says you'll be able to travel in a couple of weeks.

I'll be ready