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Ramon. Ramon !

Vamonos !

Where's my son ?

Ramon is dead.

Don't be a fool. There's no turning back now.

My father will be pleased to know that I'm alive.

But he will not trade your Colonel Murdock

even for his own son.

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

You do not understand my father.

With him the liberation of Mexico means everything.

He believes Colonel Murdock can train our men to fight.

Murder is more like it.

Colonel ?

Murdock has got to be brought back.

If I could cross into Mexico legally I'd drag him out myself.

We can believe the boy, Martinez is unlikely to give him up.

Try. That's all I can ask.

If the Mexican government ever gets word of an American colonel

training revolutionaries, heads are gonna fall.

Mine first. He broke out of my guard house.

I'll get him back.

Colt, Murdock's a desperate man.

You are still here, senor.

Yeah. Third day.

I'm gonna stay here until I find Martinez.

Somebody in this town must know where he is.

I told you before, he is a myth, the man does not exist.

Senor, permit me to introduce myself.

I'm Lupe. Please. Please.

- Drink ? - No, thanks.

You, you want something, senor ?

- Martinez. - Shh !

Keep your voice down.

It's not a matter for public discussion.

Well, senor, what you wish is impossible.

Yeah, I know.

He doesn't exist, he's a myth.

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But, sometimes, senor

the impossible... can be arranged.

No..

...it's a long way to, to Martinez.

The distance is getting shorter.

And much easier. Si. Si.

You have something you want to sell Martinez for the army

food, ammunition, guns ?

I have something much more precious.

What ?

I'm prepared to sell him his son.

His son ?

- In a coffin ? - Alive.

Alive ? You, you have seen him ?

I'll discuss that with Martinez.

- Let's get started. - No, no, no, senor. No.

I must go alone.

Alright. We'll do it your way.

But, Martinez will want to know where the boy is.

At an army prison.

And you can deliver him from the army ?

I can. For a price.

What's the price ?

We can come to terms.

- Now, get going. - Si, sefior.

Quick like lightning.

But..

...you yourself are from the American Army ?

- I said get going. - Si, serior.

Ay, do I have important news !

'Don't tell me what Martinez said.'

'I'm giving the orders. Now, get out of here.'

Greetings and good health, my colonel.

Your concern touches me.

But I am concerned with your health, my colonel.

It must stay perfect.

Because now, we have two leaders

and I hear, that one is very reluctant to act.

Don't miss a thing, do you, Lupy ?

It pays to be on the winning side.

Especially for one in my delicate position.

Get to the point.

The point could be easier made by a man who is not to thirsty.

Ay !

To be savored like a choice piece of information.

I haven't got all day.

Ay !

Shall we say 200 pesos ?

Lupy, you're a thief.

For this Martinez would pay twice the price.

A hundred and fifty. Talk first.

There's an Americano in the cantina that says

that Ramon is alive and can be brought back for a price.

Good. Then let's Martinez pay you, why tell me.

Because, my colonel, the Americano's price could be you.

He comes from the army, I think.

Stay in good health !

I don't remember extending an invitation.

Bad manners for a graduate of West Point, colonel.

Good manners are for those who have the time.

I see you know me.

You have quite a reputation.

I read the transcript of your court-martial.

I trust you found it enlightening.

Oh, it doesn't make pretty reading.

It wasn't meant to be.

I understand you're here to see Martinez.

About returning his son.

I see, our little Mexican friend gets around.

- What's the price ? - You.

You, Murdock, you're the price.

Suppose we say, you never did find Martinez, or me.

Sorry, but I did.

I'm still gonna make that deal.

I wouldn't count on a quick sale.

And, mister, I wouldn't give two pesos

for your chance of leaving this town alive.

The only thing that could possibly kill me here, Murdock..

...is the food.

Well, in that case..

...eat hearty.

My colonel.

I want him killed... tonight.

It can be arranged.

That little fella I was talking to this afternoon,

Lupy, you know where I could find him ?

Lupy ? He comes, he goes.

Ay !

Slimy weasel, I oughta kill you.

No, no, no. Please, senor, I'm gonna help you.

Yeah, you're gonna help me slit my throat.

- Now, take me to Martinez. - Si.

I-1, I escort you personally.

Alright, but if this turns out to be another trap.

No, no, no. I swear to you by everything that's holy. No.

The only thing that's holy to you is the peso.

Now, get going.

It is his writing.

What do you want me to do ?

Bring him home.

The cause comes first. Ramon would understand that.

Shall I ask the others to bear pain and make sacrifices

and then refuse myself.

For my sake.

I have given two sons already.

Some men must die.

But to save an Americano ?

I need him for Mexico.

Murdock isn't interested in any noble cause.

- Si, he is a mercenary. - Doesn't matter.

The man can be of great service. He's a great soldier.

He was in prison for slaughtering civilians

during our war between the states.

- He's ruthless. - But he can also train men.

Sometimes it is necessary to sleep with pigs.

And he is more important than Ramon ?

It isn't a question of importance

it's a question of necessity.

One day, he will help me free Mexico.

One day, he will take your life.

I can see it in his eyes.

It was a mistake.

I don't pay for mistakes.

- Where is he ? - With Martinez.

I came as fast as I could.

What're you gonna do ?

What a good soldier always does.

Attack ! Now, get out of here.

I'm not interested in the international situation.

I want justice for my people.

Murdock could cause a serious incident

between our two countries.

Further talk is useless.

Your guns will be returned to you as you leave.

- Arrest him. - Miguel !

Do not play the general here. I still give the orders.

Then give them. He's a threat to us all.

To you perhaps.

Who told you he was here.

A man finds out what concerns him.

You have spies even among my own soldiers.

- I have friends. - He tried to have me killed.

Rather than let you know Ramon is still alive.

It's a trick. The boy is dead, accept it.

No. He is alive.

Quiet, woman.

I have seen the proof. He lives.

Now, listen to me, if your son is alive we'll get him back

We'll hold this man as hostage.

- Exchange him for Ramon. - That won't work.

Either I go back to the fort and bring Ramon to the border

there's no deal.

The boy is to be released in my custody. No one else's.

Those are the orders.

Then you'll go back dead.

Only if I say so.

Then say so. We're fighting a war.

We're not murderers, we're liberators.

I've had enough of high idles.

A shining cause, for hungry men with patches on their uniforms.

I can turn this ragged mob of yours into an army.

And give them the spoils, a victory.

- Freedom ? - Gold.

You mean, you will make them thieves to kill and plunder.

It's better than what they have now.

They'd be men, not half starved animals.

- Take them both. - Miguel.

Is this what your father died for.

To see his son an assassin and a cut throat.

You're wasting your breath.

They're with me.

They will not hurt me.

I have shed my blood with theirs.

Perhaps you're right.

They'll follow after I take the first step.

We are done with treachery.

Confine him in his quarters and post a guard.

Bring back our son.

I'll have him at the border in three days.

- El Dorado Pass. - Gracias.

You're a courageous man, Martinez.

It does not take courage to understand ones own people.

Colonel Murdock.

Lupy !

The money you stole from Martinez.

- Where is it ? - What money ?

The money for the guns and ammunition you never paid for.

Please don't play any games with me, colonel.

The guard is gonna return.

- Quick where is the money. - Why ?

So I can get it and bribe the guards to let you go free.

Yeah, but if I tell you where it is, you'll take it and run.

That's the chance you'll have to take.

The guard is coming.

Lupy, do you know how much money there really is ?

How much.

Twenty thousand dollars.

Ay ! $20,000 !

Ten thousand is for you.

Good. Where is it ?

But you'll have to free me first.

But how can I, if I don't have the money to bribe the guards ?

There's another way.

"After I'm free we get the money together.'

But how do I know I get my share ?

That's a chance you'll have to take.

The guard.

I agree to your terms. What is the plan ?

Tomorrow they exchange me for Roman.

Now, this is what you'll do.

Thank you, sefior.

Good luck.

Don't fire. I want him alive.

Lupy, the gun.

Get back, or I'll kill the boy.

Move back. All of you, hurry up !

- He won't kill him. - Try me.

Come on. You get over there too. All of you.

Hurry up.

Move ! All the way.

Turn your back.

"Alright, all of you, get behind that rock.'

"Back.'

Let's get to the horses.

Ramon !

I am well enough to ride beside you.

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