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Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

All right. All right.

Oh, it's you, Marshal. You want your horse? I got him turned out and back.

I want to ask you a question.

You call that a reason for getting me out of bed at this hour of the night?

haven't heard the question yet.

Did a stranger come by here tonight riding a black horse with a box of

Yeah. You want to see the animal?

The man.

Well, you might try the hotel. That's the way he was heading the last time I

him.

You stay here, Marty.

If he comes for his force, be sure you shoot first. You come with me, Linus.

All right, Randall. Put your clothes on.

Get his gun, Linus.

Randall, you're under arrest.

For what?

For stealing.

You're crazy.

You riding a black horse with a box L brand?

Yes, sir.

Mister, in this part of the country, there's only two things you can get hung

for. Stealing a man's horse or stealing his wife. In that order.

Now get out of bed.

Yes, sir.

What can I do for you, son?

I'm Jason Nichols, deputy sheriff out of Virginia City.

Glad to know you. Glad to know you, too.

I think it's your telegraph message yesterday.

Oh, yeah. We got your man locked up.

I appreciate that, Marshal. We always try to cooperate with the other peace

officers in the state.

Caused you any trouble?

Well, not what you really call trouble, but he sure was mad.

Yeah, I imagine.

Can I talk to him?

Why, sure.

Right through there.

Thank you.

You can't miss him. He's the only prisoner I got.

Oh, say, would you mind keeping an eye on the office for a few minutes?

I'll be glad to. I'll be across the street in the restaurant getting the

prisoner's breakfast.

You go right ahead. I'll take care of everything. Why, thanks.

Shut that dog up, please. I'm trying to sleep.

He's just trying to tell you he's glad to see you again.

I heard you're locked up.

I thought you'd need somebody to make your bail.

You heard?

Yeah.

Well, it's funny because I just arrested me last night.

So that means you rode 100 miles in four hours to bail me out, huh?

Well, I was in the area.

What area?

You must have dropped this the night you left Virginia City.

And I figured you'd need it.

Well, the way I understood it was that we was to be partners.

So I packed up and came down here to help you.

That's all.

Came down here to help you.

You wouldn't have anything to do with this horse -stealing business, now,

you?

I might have mentioned something about somebody stealing a horse.

I didn't point a finger at you.

Josh.

Billy Joe Henry.

And I figured if I picked him up, I could prove that I could ride with you.

So you just had me thrown in jail?

How could I prove anything with you walking around?

Last minute you might step in and blow up any plans I made.

Like Billy Joe Henry's right here in ledge now.

You almost overrode him completely.

See, just out of curiosity, do you know Billy Joe Henry?

No, but I figure he's just like any other killer.

I'll be able to handle him.

Go ahead.

You mean you're not sore?

No, no, no. You see, I know him.

And I know all his brothers. Known them for a long time. As a matter of fact, I

buried Eddie Henry.

But you believe me when I tell you that Billy Joe Henry is very fast with a gun.

Knows his business.

But you figure you can take him? You take him.

Well, I didn't think you'd take it like this.

You didn't, huh?

No, I figured you'd be sore.

No, no, no.

But you could do me a favor.

On your way out, you be sure and tell the sheriff now that I didn't steal that

horse. So if anything happens to you, it ain't gonna keep me in here for the

rest of my life.

And I dropped that horse a little bit. And tied it real tight.

Billy Joe Henry was very fast.

Hello?

Come on, dog.

When are you going to turn him loose?

Probably this afternoon.

The deputy from Virginia City is here.

Will you find out when they're going to leave, yeah?

Well, why?

Because I want to know.

Now listen, Billy.

Don't put me on the spot. I told you. You and your brothers can do what you

outside town. But this is mine.

Don't push me.

You've already made one mistake by locking Randall up.

Don't make another.

Now you find out when I plan to leave.

Why do you want to know?

I got a little party planned for Mr. Randall.

Billy. Now you run along and do what you're told.

What happens if I say no?

Then I tell you that my brothers are riding in.

Do you like this town?

Do you want to keep it?

Well, then you better do what you're told, because if you don't, me and Homer

and Rance are going to pull it down around your head.

Only you won't care.

Now, that's simple enough for even you to understand, ain't it?

Thanks for watching the office.

That's my pleasure.

When are you going to take him back?

Oh, probably sometime in the morning. My horse threw a shoe on the way up here,

and I got to get him shod. I can use a night's rest, too.

Uh -huh. Well, I'll see you in the morning, then.

Have him ready to travel.

You better check with him before you take that in. He said he was going to

some sleep.

He's going to eat it all. He'll wake up.

I'm not running a boarding house.

Would you break that to him gently?

Why?

Right now, he thinks different.

Let's go, doll.

Come on.

Well, you didn't mention that you were a deputy, Mr. Nichols.

Otherwise, I'd have made a special effort to see to it that your horse was

and ready to go.

As it is, I'm afraid you're not going to be able to get him until nightfall.

Well, uh, how'd you find out I was a deputy sheriff?

Oh, well, Marshal Thompson, he dropped by. Said something about you having to

take a prisoner back to Virginia City.

Wanted when you were leaving.

Well, I was thoughtful of him.

I'll pick up the horse sometime this evening. Sure.

My friend.

Your friend?

My dad always said a dog is a man's best friend.

He doesn't like to see me drink alone.

Oh.

Excuse me, mister. How old is this dog?

I never ask him, ma 'am.

Looks like he's too young to drink.

I'll be glad to take him outside.

I think we'll let him stay. He's sort of cute.

I'm glad you dropped in, Mr. Nichols.

My name sure gets around.

Well, news travels fast in a small town.

We don't get many strangers here.

He staying long?

Another hour or so.

Don't you like our town?

Well, right up to now, I haven't given it much thought.

Then why are you so soon little matter of business?

I can always come back though.

I'll be looking forward to that cowboy One dog

He's leaving in an hour or so.

We'll be back.

Let him go.

He's done no harm to you.

I'm going to see to it he doesn't.

He's just a kid.

But when they bury him, they're going to use a man -sized box.

How come he's so important to you?

No reason. I just don't see why he has to be killed, that's all.

He's carrying a gun.

He might be standing next to Randall when he gets his.

And I don't want anything in the way.

Well, all right, so you let him go, too.

Well, you see, that's against my plan.

I was going to show this whole town what a big blowhard Josh Randall is.

And then I'm going to rip that yellow streak right out his back.

Oh, you talk like the whole United States Army.

Well, honey, when we get through with Mr. Randall, he's going to wish the

U .S. Army rode over him instead of us.

Who is it?

Panama.

From the saloon.

Well, I didn't expect to see you so soon.

When are you leaving?

As soon as I get Randall's stuff packed.

Which way are you going?

Why? There are only two roads out of town. Which one are you taking?

First, suppose you tell me why you're so interested.

Take the road south.

There's only one thing wrong with that. What's that?

It's not the road I want to take.

Look, I ought to see a doctor for being here.

If you want to get out of this town standing up straight, take the road

Now, you gave me some advice.

Suppose you give me a reason.

The reason is Billy Joe Henry.

I appreciate your concern, but I can take care of Henry.

As a matter of fact, that was one of the things I was going to do before I left

your charming little town.

He has help. His two brothers are home on rent.

Where are they?

I don't know. They're out to get Randall.

Not if I have anything to say about it.

Do you talk well with a bullet in your throat?

Why are you telling me this?

I don't know. Just be thankful I am.

I am thankful.

There's no way to show it.

You get out of town and do it fast before I take a gun to you myself.

He's going back now.

All right, Marshal. Thanks again.

Glad to oblige.

Give him a good, Jeet.

Now, Joss, there's something I want to talk to you about.

Something's come up.

Billy Joe Henry's in town.

He's... Right here in Ledge. I saw him in the saloon.

Give him the money, Jason.

You know, I was thinking about what you said this afternoon.

About Billy Joe and how he works and all.

A hundred dollars short.

Yeah, I had to give the marshal something to keep you here. Come on now,

him my money.

I've got it.

Now, look, let's understand each other. I'm going to get on this horse, and I'm

going to ride out of town that way. And I want you to be a good deputy, and I

just want you to leave me alone.

Look, Joe Henry's got his brothers with him.

Word is that they're out to kill us.

Now, what do you mean, us?

You, me.

For such a short amount of time, I don't see how... That's why I had to get you

out of jail.

I mean, I don't know how to go up against all three of them.

You figure I do?

Well, I heard you did it before.

Jason, not only were you not in the room when the brains were passed out, you

were not even in the house.

I'm sorry.

It ain't gonna help much when they start shooting at you.

You have any idea where they are now?

I don't know for sure, but they are here in town.

I thought you told me you saw Billy Joe in a saloon.

Yes, and I hear they're on the north end of town waiting for us.

Where'd you get that?

From a girl.

Who?

Panama. I don't know her last name.

Blonde, pretty good looking. Seemed like she'd been around a while.

Yeah, that's her.

Just don't seem possible.

What? That's Billy Joe's girlfriend.

I'm sorry.

You're wasting your time. You ought to have all these things printed up on

little cards.

Hand them out to people.

I made a mistake. What do you want me to do, blow my brains out?

Well, Jason, the idea in this business is to try and stay alive.

Well, I'm going to go and talk to this fellow and see if I can't get him out of

here in one piece. I still think you ought to tie that thing tight. If

ever wants you to draw fast, you can start with it.

What's he doing with the gun, Nichols?

Well, I sort of made a little mistake.

Turned out to be the wrong horse that was stolen.

Say now, I'm sorry to hear about that, Mr. Randall.

Hope there are no hard feelings.

No, no, but did you know the village where Henry was in town?

And the slightest idea.

Yeah, him and his brothers.

Word is that they're out after our heads.

Why would they want to kill you?

Show his brother.

Randall, I've got a message for you. What?

Billy Joe Henry and his brothers want to see you. Where are they?

Down at the stable.

Mm -hmm.

Well, you tell them if there's got to be a showdown, I'll pick the time and the

place, okay?

That don't matter to me. I had a message. I gave it to you.

This is what I get paid for.

I'm much obliged to you.

Thank you.

What do we do now, Josh?

I'd like to get out of town as fast as possible. Is there another door leading

out of your petition?

No.

Seems like everybody in town knows about this but you.

Well, I've been in here most of the day.

You know, that's a good safe place to be.

I'd just like to ask you one question.

When the shooting starts, which way is that shotgun going to be pointed?

Well, this is your fight, not mine.

That'll do it.

Let's go, Jason.

You're a coward, Randall.

A stinking yellow coward.

Your friend's a coward, too. Both of you.

You ought to have brought a man with you instead of a peach fuzz kid.

Take it easy, Jason.

That's exactly what he wants you to do. Gets you mad enough, you walk out in the

middle of that street and he'll blow your head off.

Didn't any man ever talk to me like that?

Learn to use it, my friend.

As long as he's talking, you know where he is.

A peach fuzz kid. That's all the boy lawmen...

And take a look at the kind of law they have up in Virginia City.

Peach fuzz law.

What do you want, Henry?

You call hiding behind the door brave?

Come on out in the open and talk about me.

Call me a liar to my face.

You're the one that's yellow.

Hiding back there in the dark.

Come on out, Billy Joe.

Let's see how brave you are.

Hey, Josh.

He's out in the open.

What's holding you up?

What happened?

Somebody steal your backbone when you weren't looking?

Now you boys wait.

I want him down with one shot.

I don't see Randall.

Well, he's out there someplace.

You watch for him. He's the one I want.

Homer? Like fish in a barrel.

You wait till I tell you.

That bounty hunter ought to come out pretty quick.

Where's your friend, lawman?

Where's your yellow friend?

He's gone.

What do you mean, gone?

He ran out.

Like you said, he's yellow.

Well, then it's just you, peach fuzz.

How do you want to die?

You started it.

Go ahead.

Finish it.

I'll get him in another step.

Then cut him down.

You got it.

Like a fish in a barrel.

Come on in, boy.

I don't want to wound you.

Your move.

Put away the gun, Jason.

I thought you ran out on me.

I thought about it.

I thank you, but I didn't need you this time.

I took on all three of them.

Billy Joe.

He's the one the bounty's on.

Yeah.

He's the one the bounty's on.

There's three dead men here.

Another time, another place. They might have been taken alive.

But you had to step out so you'd collect the bounty.

I hope you'll be able to sleep, Jason.

Josh, I'm sorry.

Who are they, Jason?

I got the bounty money.

Yeah.

Half of it belongs to you.

I mean, if it wasn't for you, I couldn't have collected it.

Everything's going to be the same in it, Josh.

You mean between us?

Not now, Jason. Couple of days.

Couple of days, Jason.