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Hold your breath. Don't move till I tell you.

We got them cornered now.

We'll wait for them to move away from the left of the valley and then we'll drive them into the canyon.

Damn, he warned them! - I'm beginning to think that stallion got more horse sense than you.

I will break that horse. You'll bet your life I got more horse sense. - Oh, sure I know you.

But I bet you that critter has a streak of a devil in him.

He smelled us just as soon as the wind changed direction.

C'mon, get the horses. There is a long ride back to the house. - Sure.

Hey Chet, help me with it. Probably something in the hooves.

Bring me the iron, Jeff? - Which iron?

You know a branding iron, don't you? What else?

Come on!

Hello madam. - What do you all want here?

Don't be afrait, we are respectable folks.

If you wanna water your horses stranger, go ahead. Help yourself to all you need and ride on.

We're not in such a hurry to be on our way.

What's the matter, honey? Don't you approve of us?

I don't know what's on your mind but I advise you to get right back on the trail.

Get on out of here!

Don't let my husband catch you!

Just don't worry ma'am we leave in a moment.

A Sheriff is very interested in us.

He's been on our heels for days like a dog.

Prepare some food for the journey.

While we pick up four of your best horses.

Ours can hardly stand up by now.

We are mighty lucky to trade horses.

I'm sorry, our horses are not for trade or sale.

Who said we wanted to buy them?

Don't test my patience and bring us some food! In the house!

Keep your hands of our horses!

Saddle four horses.

Leave them alone!

Here, you can take whatever you want.

No, leave me! Let go of me!

Get out of my house! I warn you!

Tell that man to leave my mother alone!

DO you hear me? Leave my mother alone!

Leave her alone! - Stop.

Daddy ...

Daddy! Daddy!

We have a visitor. Don't let them get any closer.

Come here Brad!

Run for cover!

Watch out, Clark!

I'll ill him!

Don't go there, Clark! They'll kill you!

Clark!

Clark!

Clark! - Louise.

No, no.

No!

Get moving! Let's not waste any more time.

Maybe when you're grown up men you'll meet those men who murdered your father.

If you do all I ask that they'll get punished for what they did.

I'm not that old yet, Chet. - I know mom.

Be careful Brad! You'll lose your hat on that bronco!

Oh yeah? What am I wearing?

So I was not wrong, friend. Did you feel it too?

Roast duck with onion.

Do your best now, let's try to get there before only the bones are left for us.

What's the matter?

Do you hear me? Do you hear me?

Oh, I got it. I totally understand.

You don't like onions. Don't worry, I'll eat all the onions for you.

Good morning. - Good morning.

Why are you shaking your head? - No reason, no reason.

May I ask who does the cooking in that house? - My mother.

I would like to meet her. - Sure, you can go there. Thank you.

Come on, let's go. Let's go after this wonderful perfume!

Good morning senora, am I intruding??

I walked around and my nose told me

That your duck lacks oranges.

This is unforgivable. - If you say so.

If you're hungry never mind thecompliments and just help yourself.

The fact is that in judging food I have no equal, may I taste it.

It is delicious. Unusual sauce. But it could be improved.

If that's the set of cooking in this house...

Pedro Ramirez is at your service and does whatever you want.

Any work... if it's not excessively laborious work, I'm a chef you know?

If you have an apron, I'll help you.

And with your permission, I would like to give the horse a piece of bread.

Give him as much as you want. - Thank you!

When will you ever stop to read these useless books, Jeff?

Lawbooks aren't useless, mother.

Yes, they are. We only know one law.

That's the law of survial. Sooner or later law and order will take its place.

That's how you read for the law here. - What'll it get him?

If we let him read law, the more he learns the more he forgets of what's of value.

I guess he'd like to swear out a warrant for papa's murderers but we know better, we know how things get done around here.

When you talk like that you're not better than savages.

No doubt about it.

You could be certain that I meet those murderers I do exactly what you said.

But will they let you do it?

Your brother and I want to do it legal too.

But we know too well, these things just don't work that way.

So it's up to us to do it right.

Remember how your father died, Jeff. Do not forget that.

I don't forget, mother. But I'm not like them.

I want to do right for my father's memory.

And justice can be done in only one way.

But let's see. Did you hear that?

What you say may be true, but you have to prove it with facts.

I'll prove it to you!

Calm down man. Do not get nervous. - Stop it, Chet!

Don't worry, mom. He won't fight me.

He only fight when he can use a gun. I don't have a gun.

You know I can handle one better than you, don't you?. If I want to.

And I'm not a killer like the ones we're looking for.

Mr. Brad!

They stole his cattle and took them through Ritter Creek!

Where is Charles? - They killed him.

How many were there? - I estimate about six or seven.

Tell the boys to saddle their horses. - Saddle your horses!

Chet! Jeff!

The rustlers are making off with that cattle. Come on!

There they are. Don't ride any closer, they might see us.

You circle them to the right and block their way from behind.

Jeff will go to the left.

Ah, then we don't have to worry. The lawyer of the range will take them as client.

Cut it out Chet, leave him alone!

Take your position, hurry!

Come on!

You know what you have to do. Head them off as they make a run for the pass!

You take Gus and Forbes with you. Get moving!

You come with me.

Leave the horses here!

You two up there!

Jeff, shoot!

Give me a horse. Why did you let him get away?

I'll go bring him back. Hurry up there!

Did you wing it?

Nothing serious. Just a scratch.

A good round-up. Chet won't let any stray get away.

Anybody hurt?

No one but you, boss. - You better take care of it.

Let me have a look.

It's alright. You're lucky it missed the bone.

Hey boss, take a look!

Was that really necessary? - We had to teach him a lesson.

But not like that. - Why not?

Keep your thoughts to yourself!

I won't take part in a lynching. And I won't let you do it either!

I'll tell you what to do. And that's what has to be done and nothing else!

Not if it's against my conscience. We've already committed murder.

We didn't give those pure devils a chance to defend themselves.

They didn't deserve one. No one forced them into crime!

I brought him back alive, Brad.

That should please you.

That's it, Chet.

Why, do you have any objection?

This is no way to treat a human being. - Is that a fact?

What else do your books say?

That we should thank him for stealing our cattle?

Will you two stop argueing?

From now on he won't have a chance to rob.

You hear that? They'll keep you busy where you are going.

Stop it, you hear me, stop it!

If one of you starts this again I'll split your head open, understand?

Understand?!

Get on your horse, you gotta go back to the ranch.

Goon!

Yes.

Don't pick on him anymore, Chet. - He started the whole thing.

To show my gratitude for your hospitality I've taken the liberty

of baking you a special cake with my own hands. Just a little one so you can taste it.

Thank you.

Hm, delicious! But you made too much, Pedro. How can we eat all that?

This is for me... this is for Amilcare...

This for Amilcare... this is for Amilcare...

But no, nothing for him, because he is a horse anyway. Everything to me.

Coming in town, Brad? - Sure.

You coming too, Jeff? - No, I'll see you later.

Pleasant dreams mom. - Run along, boys.

Go and join your brothers. The boys will be expecting you to find them.

Okay ma, but there is something I wanted to tell you first. That's why I told Brad to go on ahead.

What's wrong now. I gotta feeling you're hiding something.

Nothing serious. But for some time Chet and I don't get along.

Chet would never hurt you, you know. - I've decided to go away.

You leave.

But where would you go, son? - Don't worry, just crazy one of my crazy ideas.

I wanna be a US. Marshal.

That is If they take me, of course.

I'm gonna miss you, you know Jeff. - And I'll miss you too.

I'll make it my business to arrest criminals like the ones who made you unhappy.

Having a Marshal for a son is no reason for you to be so sad!

You miserable cheater!

Listen, Chet, he played fair.

You stay out of this or I'll get the idea you both cheat.

I swear Chet, it was on the level and above board.

Do you mean I'm lying?

No, I didn't mean that.

Then you gonna confess that you are a cheater in public.

Say it, say it loud enough for everyone to hear it.

"I'm a dirty cheat"!

I swear I didn't Chet. You know I never cheated.

Defend yourself, Horne, No one is calling me a yer.

Go on, blow my head off and get it over with Chet.

If you claim self-defense you're a lyer.

If you rather beat me up go ahead and do it - you're bigger than I am.

If you do all these other showings you're nothing but a coward.

Stop it!

That's enough Chet! He can't stand up to you.

Come one,let's see how you take on me for a dust-up.

Defend yourself from me who know how to treat cowards like you.

Anyone else want to call me a coward?

Chet just shot and killed a man.

A my heaven, how terrible!

Did you arrest him?

Nobody wants to cause trouble, and I least of all.

But tonight he crossed the line.

Your father will have to put Chet in jail and see that he is severely punished.

I'm sorry, Ma'm but the Sheriff's job has these little inconveniences.

Was Brad in on it? - No.

Good. As soon as my father arrives, I'll tell him.

He said he'd be early this evening.

Good evening, May. - Good evening.

Let's hope we see the end of cattle steeling in these parts...

after the lesson you gave those rustlers... good for you!

I hope no one else is aiming to rob us.

If anyone else tries, I'll string him up.

See you later, I'm leaving early in the morning.

Wait. Sit down.

Are you determined to go?

Yes, I am.

Because of the fight with Chet?

We can't get along. I'm leaving before the situation gets worse.

I understand.

What are you planning to do?

Something I've thought of a long time. I wanna be a U.S. Marshal.

What is so funny?

Because you surprised me, don't be angry. Here is to it!

All alone, honey!

Brad, I want to talk to you. - What are you doing here Mae?

Your brother Chet killed a man.

Everyone says it was murder.

I know my father will arrest him even though he's your brother.

Don't worry. Where is Chet? - He must still be in the saloon.

We'll walk you home, it's on the way. Leave this to us.

Come on, Jeff.

Robert wanted a fight. He asked for it, I tell you.

Why do you look at me like that? You tink I didn't give him a chance to draw?

If anyone else thinks I didn't give him a chance to draw just say so.

I shot him in self-defense!

This man is dead.

Brad...

He threatened to kill me. And he called me a coward.

It's Robert's. - What others?

You might have used your fist if you had to defend yourself.

Are you calling me a coward? - Break it up!

What's come over you, Brad.

Lately, it seems you've been siding with this bookworm against me.

Get moving! You have to get out of here!

Why should I go? - You do because I say so.

Right now you are in no position to argue with me.

Later. Now come on.

Brad is right, Chet. You have to get out of here.

There's no reason for me to run.

Get it through your head. You are accused of murder.

You and I, we all know what happened.

But you are my brother and I won't allow them to hang you.

Any moment now we face the Sheriff and a posse of deputies.

Yeah, all the folks who've become enough of your ways.

The Sheriff and his deputies don't scare me.

I wonder why you've changed.

We ought to be laying for them right now with a load of buckshot.

They're ony doing their duty.

Have you forgotten that you killed a man?

Enough, Jeff. NO need to repeat us of that again.

Chet. Do this for me, my son.

I couldn't stand it if anything should happen to you to add to all our tragedies.

I still do feel responsible for everything they do to you now.

No mother. Do not say that.

I must confess...

that my sorrow kept me from bringing you up the way I should have done.

I'm afraid I didn't teach you right and now I suffer for it.

If only there was some way to make it up to you.

Hurry, Chet, You must not lose any more time.

Pack what you need.

All right mother.

Bye mom. - Take care of yourself, my son

Don't you worry about me.

I'll be back soon, Brad.

So long Pedro. I'll be seing you, bookworm.

Best of everything to the bride.

That's the way muchacho. Walk like a cabbalero.

There you go.

You'll be careful with that little one, Pedro.

What's the matter, you're afraid he is falling out of my hands?

Show that you're not afraid.

Hey you, I need a fresh horse.

Did you hear what I said?

You better ride on stranger, before it's too late!

No! Don't kill him!

Give me a horse and some supplies,

otherwise, I promise you'll never forget me. Now hurry!

Looking for someone? - The Sheriff.

I take it you haven't been to the cemetery.

Don't make me waste my time, friend.

Where's the Sheriff? At the end of the street, we just buried him.

What happened to him? - Last night, a gunman got liquored up on tequila.

Has he been arrested?

Who is supposed to do it seeing now the Sheriff is dead?

And his deputies?

You sure you weren't heading for another town and took the wrong turn stranger?

There's a rodeo here today. And folks are in town from both sides of the border.

Understand, confusion. Pistols, breeders, settlers...

That's what's the matter, they're all trigger happy.

I reckon this trigger happy killer is first rate.

I never saw a faster gun.

We're all betting he walks away with first prize at the shooting match.

Thanks for the information, my friend.

Morning. - Morning.

I want a room. - I'm sorry, sir, but we're all full.

Who owns this hotel? - Mr. Westfall. Everything belongs to him.

Can I talk to him?

It's not easy to speak to him these days. He's busy organizing the rodeo. He does it every year.

Talk to his daughter. Look, there she is.

Thanks. - My pleasure.

Good morning Miss Westfall. - Hi.

I'm Jeff Walker. I was told I can get a room here.

I reckon you can find a place for me somewhere here. I'm the U.S. Marshal for this disctrict.

In that case, Mr. Walker, I'll give you any room you like.

If it is one thing we need here it is surely a U.S. Marshal.

Did you hear about the murder of the Sheriff?

Yes. - Will you appoint a new one?

Maybe.

What is it, Pedro?

Do me a favor.

Let me leave Amilcare here, he is too old to travel.

Don't worry about Amilcare, we'll take care of him.

In three days I'll be in the border town. Back home.

On my side... on the Mexican side of town.

When I get there, I'm going to have a drink.

And then what?

I will walk through the streets wherre I was when I was just a youngster.

After that...

The rodeo. Ever seen one?

Have a good time Pedro. That's a promise!

See you soon, senora.

Senora. ... may I say thank you. - For what, Pedro?

Taking me in, thanks to you I found a new home.

I respect you and I admire you.

Thank you again, senora.

Come back soon, Pedro.

WELCOME TO THE RODEO

Hey, what are you doing?

Swatting mosquitos.

Did you hear that?

Like you. Who? Me? Hey fattie!

You're afraid of starving to death, You're carrying everything but the kitchen sink!

For the next contest our good friend Mr. Westfall,

organizer of this rodeo and president of the jury...

is offering a prize of $ 50

for the bronco rider who can stay in the saddle for the longest time.

What did he say the prize is? - The first prize is $50.

This one is unbelievable. Even Chet wouldn't shoot any better.

Who is Chet? - He's one of my brothers.

And where is he now? - I do not know.

Did you have a special reason for coming here?

I'm looking for a man.

I've been told that he might be living in these parts.

What's his name? - I do not know.

But I'd recognize him, that's sure.

But that's no way to find anyone. - YOU never Know...

That's why I wanted to talk to the Sheriff.

When I met him, he was an outlaw. Member of a criminal gang.

Daddy? I want to introduce you to a guest. His name is Jeff Walker.

Glad to know you Mr. Walker. Have you seen the riding? Mighty fine show, isn't it?

Judge Clen? This gentleman is Mr. Walker. - Excuse me...

Nice to meet you, judge Clen.

In fact, you're just the person I wanted to see.

I traveled six day to find you.

And here I am, young man. Time means nothing to me.

I would have thought a town like this was a busy place for a judge.

My dear sir...

If you're suggesting that we're surrounded here by gunmen and bandits

and other human waste...

I can't say I disagree with you.

So why aren't they brought to trial?

'Cause someone has to arrest them first, boy.

And the ones who had tried it so far...

Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please!

For the winner of the next shooting match Mr. Westfall is offering an additional $100!

And the fattest pig ever raised on his ranch!

He didn't say a fat pig? - He did too...

With permission.

Out of the way everybody! Unless you want to be my target.

If you don't mind, we continue this conversation later.

From now on you can function as judge.

All right, son.

I look forward to our conversation.

It's a long time since I was offered the pleasure of a civilized simposium.

If they told me I wouldn't have believed it...

What are you doing here? - 1 represent the law.

Well, I'd like to have a little chat with you but I don't have enough time.

But you're not gonna live that long, Jeff.

How is my mother?

Your mother couldn't be better, when can I meet you?

Why not meet in my office. Ask every outlaw in town where it is.

If you're not afraid to come there. I'll be there!

Now what the hell is eating you? - I reckon you're Merrill?

Deputy Sheriff.

Sure thing.

Why are you sitting with your feet up...

...while the man who murdered your boss is out walking the street?

That's my business and not your's, stranger.

My name is Jeff Walker, U.S. Marshal.

Mister, you come in as a sursprise.

Sorry you didn't here soon enough to go to the Sheriff's funeral...

but don't think you're gonna go to mine.

If it's gonna cost me this badge to keep out of trouble...

you can take it right away.

I accept your resignation, Merrill.

It takes a man to take this office, not an irresponsible dummy.

And a salary that doesn't take in you burial cost.

You can warn everybody. As of tomorrow anybody who breaks the law will be arrested.

Then he will be tried and sentenced.

From now on the law is gonna be respected. Now get out!

Come on, fat man. Move your legs.

Pig? I promise I will roast you!

Walk like a nice pig, I will take you on a long ride.

Come on, beautiful pig, move your little bottom. Not here, over there. Come on!

Don't be so stubborn, get up and move, get up!

Oh, what's the matter with you, what do you think you are?

Move on, you damn pig!

I swear I will shoot you down. I can not take it anymore.

Come on, you miserable pig.

I could have ground you into saugage, I didn't feel like it.

But I swear once I get you in that kitchen here...

Is there a kitchen here? - Yes.

So once I get you in this kitchen I will skin you alive!

Unfortunately, nobody is allowed in the Kitchen except the Sheriff and his deputies.

Does not matter. So I'm your deputy.

And you can swear him in, too. - Good, I take you both.

You're the Sheriff... and I'm deputy Sheriff.

And we are marked, marked for slaughter...

because you are targets outside that door.

A target for a city-wide shooting match - day and night.

I bet you think you're gonna be the best prize, don't you now?

Get on your feet, you lazy ass.

Let's drink to your health, my boy, while we have time.

I reckon they're fighting among themselves for the privilegue of depriving you of it.

It's not going to be as easy as they think.

In my humble opinion you are not having the faintest idea, Marshall.

The way your unlucky stars have brought you.

You are wrong.

I requested the job.

And I need your help, judge.

You can count on it.

But I don't think it'll be much use to you.

How long will it take to convene a jury?

It depends on what kind. - The kind that is not afraid to enforce the law.

But everyone here is scared to enforce the law against an outlaw.

These people know their lives aren't worth more than a revolver shot.

But we can still examine the case.

Who is supposed to go on trial?

The Mexican who killed the Sheriff.

You mean Palmer?

You are crazy.

Has anyone the grit to put that man in the calaboose.

I take care of it. - Let me watch you.

I wouldn't miss that party for another.

Did you see him shooting at the rodeo today?

Yes.

He's mighty fast. A man is fast with the gun...

has to pay for a crime.

You're a man who is hard to convince.

But you better mind what I am telling you.

Let's get one thing straight, judge.

If I am killed someone will take my place.

Sooner or later ...

we'll prove that the law gives decent folk full protection.

And doesn't leave them at the mercy of outaws who are fast with a gun.

Just calm down, son. If you get this hombre into jail I swear I'll find you a jury.

I don't have much to lose.

Thanks.

I'll hold you to your word.

Where are you going?

I will arrest that man. - I'll be coming with you.

Do you know a man named Palmer?

I asked you if you know a man named Palmer.

Am I the one you want? - Yeah.

And what do you want from me?

I want to arrest you.

For the murder of Sheriff Anderson.

Am I getting drunk...

or did he say what I heard?

You heard right.

You have to come with me. - I am staying here.

Then I'll have to take you by force.

I advise you to leave me alone. My patience has limits.

You'll give yourself too much importance. And now get lost.

You shouldn't let me go, Palmer.

I called you a murderer.

And I add that you are a yellow coward!

You asked that you get your head busted open!

Not now!

Look who's here!

I borrow this of you.

Hey! I warn you, the Marshal is not alone!

I shoot the first guy who tries to make a move!

Come on, Palmer.

You'll have to kill me first. I don't want to Kill you.

The court will punish you for the crimes you've done.

You're gonna hang by a rope.

He will never get a chance to shoot anyone. Now get moving!

Sheriff, you're sure quick on the draw.

I'm not as good as you, but I am pretty quick myself.

Why don't you make me your deputy?

I would also like to give you a hand, Sheriff.

What this town need is a good clean-up. You can count on me.

Alright.

It looks like I need some help.

Pedro, look after these men.

Why don't you stay in school until you get old enough to shave?

I reckon there is nothing to teach you.

I'm not very far from shaking in my boots for fear of you two.

No doubt about it, you're very quick, aren't you?

So why don't you take advantage of how quick you are.

And load out as quick as you can.

Before I lose my temper and swat you.

Go on! Go on!

What? The first thing to learn is to obey orders?

Now do what I tell you, make tracks.

Make tracks, go on, kick your heels!

Are you sure these are what I'm looking for? - Absolutely.

I knew Richard at the time he murdered your father...

I heard him tell the story about your family, Walker.

And where can I find them?

One of them lives in Pima Creek, that's the town on the Mexican border.

The other, Richard, lives alone at the head of the pass.

Richard!

Richard!

Listen to me!

You remember a rancher named Brad Walker you killed?

I'm one of his three sons and it's taken me 20 years to find you.

Now you get what's been coming to you all these years you rat.

Show your face if you have the guts!

You'll see you got the wrong man.

I don't have to stand in front of you to recognize you.

Try to bring back your memory, Richard!

Let's remember, do it!

You were hiding behind a wagon when my father was shot. Isn't that right?

Stand where you are, I haven't finished.

I got a score to settle with you on my own.

I've been waiting 20 years to get even with you.

You clabbered me when I was a little boy. Remember that?

That's another thing I've never forgotten.

I wanna know who your partner was and where he lives.

I want to see him crawling.

You have the last chance to tell me. I'm gonna kill you right now.

Catch him! - That rope, Padron.

Mother!

Chet.

Chet!

My son.

It's a joy to see you home again, Chet.

Brad!

You look warn out and thin as a rail.

It's a long time since we heard any news of you.

I've been worried. I was alright, kept on the move.

Hi Brad.

Hi Chet.

You remember Mae? We got married right after you left.

I'm glad. Congratulations!

Well, I reckon you must be a rich rancher now.

A fine house... a wife...and a ranch...

It's your ranch too, Chet.

Take my part, it's yours.

I have more important things to do.

Come on, I'll get you something to eat right away.

And you can tell me everything.

What's the matter?

You act like you're sorry to see your brother come home again.

He's changed for the better I think.

I don't think so, Mae.

He's the same as ever.

You haven't asked me yet why I came home.

I reckon it's not my concern.

Well, you're wrong.

I know one of our father's Killers.

Where is he?

I know where he is.

But I don't know if I ought to destroy your folk's heavenly peace and prosperity.

Shame on you, Chet!

If you've come here to cause trouble!

Brad, don't get riled.

If you're willing to come with me, I will take you to the one man...

we always wanted to get our hands on.

There were two of them.

One has been accounted for.

Well it's bed time.

We'll have a long day's ride ahead of us, better turn in.

I will make your bed.

Are you going too?

Yes.

Even if I'd ask you not to?

I'm going.

Why do you want to risk everything we have in the world?

Don't insist, it's no use.

A man has his duty to himself.

Can't I claim the obligation to your family as your first duty.

What if this man you're hunting should kill you?

You owe it to you own son to forget your past. Try to understand.

We've never had a cross word so let's not begin now.

There are things that a man can never forget.

Anyone who suffered what we've suffered would understand what I mean.

Peace of mind is the only thing I'm looking for.

I've always felt ashamed of living here at home peacefully.

While my two brothers were out trying to see that justice is done to those criminals.

The jury finds the prisoner guilty of murder as charged.

In the first degree.

This court sentences you to hang by the neck until death. And may the Lord above have mercy on your soul.

I hope this will serve as an example once and for all to certain other undesirable individuals...

who frequent the street of this town all too freely.

The execution is to be carried out...

These pesty cigars.

At the expiration of 48 hours time.

Remove the prisoner.

Wouldn't you feel safer if I had the gun? - What's wrong with you?

Don't you realize this criminal is a Killer? - That's what I mean. - Go on!!

I'm scared, Jeff. I'm afraid something terrible will happen to you.

Don't worry Susan, this lesson will be a warning to the others.

I'm sure that Palmer's friends will try to safe him from hanging.

Anyone who tries to use force will hang with him.

There is a rope for everyone.

The important thing is that decent folks defend their rights.

You've encouraged them with your attitude towards Palmer.

Now they know they have someone who really stands up for their rights.

They have confidence in you.

I hope so.

I have to leave you now, Susan. I'll take a look around.

See you later, Jeff. - I'll make it soon.

Look here, Sheriff...

or whatever you are...we'd like a word with you.

I hear you. What do you want?

Some of us disagree with the court's decision.

Palmer didn't kill anyone.

He shot the man in self defense, that's all.

He hadn't any choice. - That's not the question. His victim represented the law.

If that's the case he won't be the only one to die.

If you are threatening me I'll arrest you on the spot.

Come on and eat, Marshal? Otherwise your beef will get cold.

You'll hear from us later.

Come on, boys.

Whenever you like.

Mr. Walker!

Rock was just killed in the saloon.

Who did it?

Some friend of Palmer's. - I'm coming.

Don't go there Jeff, it's a trap! If it is they'll be sorry!

Take him out, Charlie.

But... - Do what I say!

You, help him.

Did you see it?

I did not see anything, I was just serving a customer when it happened.

Don't you wanna know who killed him?

One of you. - What do you want to do about it?

Nothing at the moment. Which one of you was it?

Who wants to know?

One of you killed the poor boy. Who was it?

It doesn't matter who it was.

The three of us are not going to let you out of here alive

unless you give the order to release Palmer.

If you value your boss's life you do nothing to me.

At this very moment my deputy has a gun aimed at his head.

And at that range he can't miss.

I told him to pull the trigger if he hears a shot fired from here.

Do you still want to kill me?

Did you think I was stupid enough to fall for this?

Listen carefully.

I'll give you until tomorrow for ever it was to speak up.

I'll be at the Sheriff's office at noon.

If he gets me you can free the prisoner.

If I win the draw he's going to have company.

Hey, young fellow! Help us!

What can I do for you?

Where can a stranger wet his whistle around here?

Keep straight ahead, but I advise you fellows to wait.

Because any minute now all hell is gonna break lose.

That's better than dying of thirst. Let's go.

What's the commotion?

The Sheriff arrested a man and three other men want to get him out of jail.

And that's why there is SO much hysteria?

All I know is the Sheriff said they have to come gunning for him.

Who is this crazy Sheriff?

He is a U.S. Marshal. His name is Jeff Walker.

Looks like we're just in time for the party.

If it isn't brother bookworm. Who'd have thought he'd be up to this business.

The clock's striking noon.

I know.

They are coming now.

Look here, you know to me it doesn't matter. But if you go alone you're a fool.

Pedro is right. Let us come too, Mr. Walker.

Listen Marshall, when something gets wrong to Pedro Ramirez he can be as stubborn as you.

The fastest gun in the world couldn't do it.

They're bound to get at least one bullet through you since they're three and all shooting at you.

The odds are against you. I know but I have to take them.

I've had it. Why won't you set the odds right, take me too!

If I'm Killed Pedro they'll try to free the prisoner, then you're the Sheriff.

It's your job to see that they don't get him.

I know it's not done. But I can pick one off.

Hold on, Jeff.

I don't believe it!

But that's just who they are! - Who "they" Pedro?

Who else but his brothers.

How's everything!

I am mighty glad to see you all.

The last thing I expected.

Chet I'm warning you. You're on the side of the law.

Just fo this once...

I'll take the one opposite me.

You take the one on the right, Sheriff. - Don't shoot yet, they're too far away.

Is that what your schoolbook says?

Is that the first man you killed?

Take him over to the cemetery.

Well, it's a welcome and a reunion.

You boys didn't do So bad after all.

Jeff, how about a drink? Do you good.

I'll go help the kid.

I do not like it when the boys play with dead bodies.

Let's go, find us a drink.

If the law has no objection.

When did you come?

Just before the party. The kid told us all about it.

How is Ma?

She's fine. What about you? We never thought we'd find you here.

They killed the Sheriff here before I got here.

He was on the trail of our father's killer.

The fact is that man lives right here.

Yes. Chet knows how to identify him.

You know his name?

Westfall.

Westfall?

That's not possible.

Now he's gonna be torn with doubt. Same as usual.

Do you know him?

Yes.

Well tell us where he is then, and let's fix him fast.

This town makes me nervous.

You're not gonna fix him. I'll arrest him and let the law take its course.

And what laws are they talking about?

The law you'll obey as long as I'm around.

That man will be given a fair trial, he might be innocent.

Don't wase my time arguing... - You are not going to do anything!

I agree with Jeff.

Let the law take its course and be fair.

As for watching while they hang him and let him strangle... I can miss that.

Don't think I'm quitting this filthy town until that man is dead one way or another.

Come on, Brad.

Let brother bookworm perform his duty.

I wanna have a look at him.

I'll come to the jail when you put him under arrest.

I'll know him alright.

If he is the killer there is no possibility of my mistaking him.

Who are these men? Why did they help you?

They are my brothers.

Thank God they arrived on time!

I was afraid you were gonna be killed.

Susan... I'd like to talk to you alone.

Where is your father?

He went out to the Trevor ranch. I don't think he'll be gone long.

What happened, Jeff? You look worried about something.

Come on. Let's get away from here.

Leave the whole bottle here, it'll safe you running back and forth.

I see all the excitement has made you thirsty.

Who said I was excited?

If it wasn't for you, we'd be looking around for another Sheriff.

Maybe you'd got a better one.

Say, do you know where I can find a friend of mine?

By the name of Westfall.

Now look friend, you can tell me, don't worry.

We're both old buddies of Mr. Westfall's. We just wanna see him and say hello.

That's easy enough to do, sir.

Mr. Westfall is the owner of the hotel.

Ask the new Sheriff, he has a good relationship with his daughter.

My God, that's not possible.

How could my father have ever done such a thing?

One thing's sure, Susan.

I promise to leave it to the law to decide if your father is guilty or not.

Will you arrest him?

It's my duty. He's been accused of murder.

But I want you to understand this, Susan:

I'd arrest him all the same if the victim hadn't been my father.

I knew you would.

I have only a vague recollection of what happened.

When we grew up... Each of us approached it differently.

Brad is balanced, but Chet lives in deep hatred.

He's not like you. - You see...

he thinks only of Killing.

Hi thinks that's the only solution.

I believe in the law.

And the law must protect people until they are proved guilty.

I swore to serve the law. And I will but in this case...

it breaks my heart to do it.

I wanted you to understand me, Susan.

Because that's the only way you can forgive me.

I forgive you, Jeff.

I forgive you.

Hello Jeff.

Mr. Westfall, I declare you under arrest.

Who, me?

Is this some game of your's

You're accused of the murder of a man named Walker.

This is a damned outrage! - I warned you!

What you say may be used in evidence.

That's up to the judge to decide.

I'm just putting you in jail.

Now come with me.

Is that for his own protection, brother.

Take it any way you want.

I sure recognize his face.

Murdering rattlesnake!

I would have recognized you in a million.

Cut it out, Chet!

Let's go.

Go to the judge and tell him to come right away. It's urgent.

Nothing else, Jeff?

Also tell him to round up a jury and swear them in.

Your father is not the kind who commits cold blooded murder.

I can't believe it either...

But if Jeff arrested him, he had to be sure.

And those two brothers did they come after your father too?

Jeff came here for that reason.

He told me that the dead Sheriff promised to tell him the whole truth.

I'll talk to Jeff. Let's see what prove he has.

Undoubtedly, it must be a mistake.

Come right in.

Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

I was waiting for you. Please sit down.

Susan went back to the hotel. She came to me first of all.

I thought you would wants to convene a jury for the Westfall trial...

so here is your jury.

Fine.

This way you safed me a lot of explanations.

We're really glad you came here, Jeff.

And the few days in town you won all of our confidence.

So we're all sure you'll understand the observation you're bound to make before I declare this trial open.

Well, what's the matter?

Have I made a mistake?

Mr. Walker, we've been thinking about this.

Have you?

Yes, sir.

The matter needs careful consideration.

What do you propose to do? - I'm gonna hold Westfall in jail until a hearing is held.

I am really sorry but ...

we just don't think he'd could have done it.

And why couldn't he?! Some man murdered my father!

Tell him, judge.

You know the law.

And we all wanna be law-abiding.

But it seems to me we're mixing up the law with a personal grudge.

If you say it again, I will wring your neck.

Calm down, we understand how you feel.

We all sympathize with the situation.

Grayson was not aiming to offend you. But the subject's a mighty touchy one.

Speak clearly, judge.

The crime you're imputing on Westfall was committed nearly 20 years ago.

In another county.

And there's no evidence who could confirm this to the accused.

There are three witnesses. - They were kids at the time.

If Westfall denies it no jury can convict on that.

Who says they can't convict him?

Why should my brothers try to accuse him if he's innocent.

Would you prefer us to lynch him?

One murder to avenge another?

Please look at it more calmly, Mr. Walker.

We said we sympathyze with you and we appreciate your point of view.

But you are not empowered to kill a man on suspicion without evidence.

If I let him out of jail my brothers will kill him.

You'll have to prevent them. You're here to maintain law and order.

Let me tell you something, Grayson.

No one can take Westfall out of here. Legal or illegal!

And anyone who wants to try will have to eliminate me.

If your juristiction doesn't cover him I'll remove him, I'll take him to another court.

He's gonna be hanged!

After a fair trial.

I will meet you.

Are you 100 % sure that Westfall is the man you're looking for?

Chet recognized him.

Westfall's accomplice told him his name and where he was living.

That's why my brothers came here.

And where is the accomplice now? - Dead.

Chet killed him.

Well, Pedro. What do you think?

You know what I'm thinking?

That with all the God-forsaken towns in this world I had to be brought into this one.

Are you ready to make a full confession Westfall?

You must be out of your mind? I've nothing to confess to you.

A woman with three small children.

Remember her, Westfall?!

Then came four tramps, Four disgusting bastards.

I don't know anything about it.

You were one of them.

Chet recognized you.

If you want to kill me, do it.

But don't think that I'd gotten away with it because there isn't a chance. - Are you sure?

I could kill you myself and still act within my rights. But I won't do it because I have my principles.

Wait a minute!

Hold on, Brad. I want a word with this young lady.

You know who we are, don't you?

Yes.

That is good. I will say this directly.

I don't know what's between you and my brother, and I don't care.

But if you want to influence him for your father's benefit,

You will hear from me.

You won't have to worry about dad. I hate your brother the same as you, you hear!

Well.

Better for us.

SO long.

The girl is not to blame.

She has caused a hate like our mother.

Let's talk to Jeff.

Hi Jeff.

We were on our way to talk to you.

There's not gonna be a trial I heard.

For the moment I think not.

We're not here to stand around with our arms folded. - That I know.

Where is Westfall?

In jail.

Don't try anything.

I said that, Brad. - Stay quiet.

Hand that man over to us.

I'm sorry, I can't do that.

Have you forgotten? - No man.

I haven't forgotten anything.

But things are going to be done my way.

Then show us some action.

So you're against me, Brad?

If we're against you brother then I reckon it's all your fault.

Is that what you think, Brad.

Westfall is gonna be punished, I'm telling you. That's my answer.

Only after he's been tried. That's my answer.

You might as well not waste your breath.

Jeff's only thinking of the daughter of that murderer.

Be careful, Chet. Don't force me to do something I don't want to!

Get out. Get him out of here, Brad.

Before something regrettable happens here.

It's bound to happen the moment you try to defend that man.

You've improved, brother, I'll keep it in mind.

But if in one hour you don't hand us Westfall...

I'm coming to take him from you by force.

Think about it, brother.

To tell you the truth, I feel a great compassion for that young fellow.

If Jeff wasn't in love with Susan,

Westfall would not be alive at this point.

You are wrong Grayson. The girl has no influence what so ever over Walker.

In any case, that's their problem and they have to solve it someway.

Whatever happens to her father, he's still innocent.

I'm not a hundred percent convinced of the innocence of Westfall.

Jeff is right.

Why would Walker's brothers gang up on him if Westfall isn't guilty?

They could be mistaken.

In this case there is no other evidence besides their testimony.

But I am convinced that even small children after such a tragedy...

don't easily forget the face of a person who made the pour things orphans.

Good evening Susan, I was coming to see you.

What you want Merrill? - I know these are difficult times for you...

and I just wanted to say if there is anything I can do...

Thank you Merrill, I can't think of a thing you can do to help me but it's very kind of you anyway.

I'm more than friendly.

I wish you give me time to tell you how I feel about you.

Please Merrill, you couldn't have chosen a worse time.

That's where you're wrong, Susan. What better time than this to try do something for you to win your affection.

Thanks again. But there's really nothing at all you can do.

Yes, there is.

If you give me some hope I'll help your father get away.

My father doesn't have the slightest reason to run away, I know he is innocent.

You don't have to pretend like this. Come on, relax.

With me you can talk confidentially.

What do you mean?

Anything. Nothing important. - Oh yes, it is!

And I want to know what it is, Merrill. I want you to tell me all you know.

I really don't know much.

Only that ...

since a long time ago Sheriff Anderson was investigating your father's past for some reason.

And just when some pretty unpleasant things your father had done...

were about brought to life...

Palmer shot him.

Are you insinuating that my father would have fired...

would have hired that outlaw to commit a murder, are you?

I did not say that.

Nobody else could because I was the only one who knew besides poor Anderson.

I love you, Susan.

I can keep my mouth shut for you.

You are the most hateful creature I met in my life.

Only a mind as low as your's could have thought of a thing so outrageous.

I can't stand you.

I'll give until tomorrow this time. Think it over, honey.

Listen Westfall ... - Shut up, someone is coming.

Just be patient, Palmer. You and I are in the same situation.

That how you see it, amigo.

You know I've been sentenced to be hanged.

On the other hand everyone in this town believes you're innocent.

I'll warn you before I hang I'll do everything in my power to see toward it that you keep me company.

Don't you forget it!

The minute I'm free I'll see that you get out of here.

I always pay my debts.

Yes, the way you got up on your trial...

and told everyone how you hired me to kill the Sheriff, hah?

Shut up, what's the matter with you?

You'll have to trust me, I'll get you out of here.

Judge Klem will make Walker release me, I'm telling you.

He hasn't any evidence against me.

Only if they kill that man they will get you out.

And killing him is not gonna be easy, don't forget.

Hello Susan. - Where is my father?

What do you want?

Nothing, I'd like to speak to him.

He's inside.

You can go home, Charlie.

Tomorrow you'll be in charge when they hang Palmer.

I'll guard the other one. - And Pedro?

He stepped over to the saloon, he'll be back soon.

Now don't you worry Susan. There won't even be a trial. - But why?

It would establish your innocence.

I refuse to face a trial.

If you are innocent you have nothing to fear, Papa.

I reckon you can't see how much it means to me

but you owe it to me to establish the truth.

Have you fallen in love with Jeff?

Listen...

As your daughter it's my duty to defend you.

But... will you swear to me that you're innocent. Swear to me!

Yes.

Who's there?

It's me, Chet.

Come on, let me in, bookworm.

What do you want?

You're afrait? I swear just now I don't have any intention of killing you.

My intentions are all together peaceful, my brother.

Come on, you can put that rifle away.

I will suggest a solution to you. - Hurry up kid, let's hear what it is!

Where is Brad?

He's got around to your way of looking at it.

And you?

First of all, I want you to tell me exactly what your plans are.

From what I gather your jailbird has got about the whole town in his pocket. Including the law of course.

No one lifts a finger unless he says so.

But you, Brad and I met this solid citizen in another place.

If you still doubt it I propose a test to prove it.

What is it?

We can take him back with us and show him to Ma.

Let her tell us if he's the one. - No!

I do not want Ma to be mixed up in this business.

Well. If that's how you want it.

Wake up!

We're going to take a little walk.

Up with your hands!

Keep moving!

Where are you taking him? - To show him to my mother.

I swore I would.

Don't try to stop me, Pedro.

I shouldn't allow you to do this, you know. But I think your mother will enjoy it.

Take him along and show him to her. Take him away!

Keep quiet and walk.

If you try to run away from me I promise I will kill you.

Goon!

Keep moving!

A nasty blow, Jeff. A little bit harder and you wouldn't be here to tell us.

There is no doubt you've been mighty lucky.

I know what you're thinking Grayson.

That I made a deal with my brother so he could take the prisoner.

Isn't that right, Grayson? - Isn't that how it was?

Don't make a fool out of yourself.

I can testify that Chet took him away by force.

And if anyone doesn't think so I'm right her to change his opinion.

You know where they went?

Tell me! - Do you believe me?

Yes.

Follow the trail back to your ranch. Chet took him to your mother's. Brad, come with me!

Charlie, saddle the horses and round up anyone willing to ride with us.

Your brother has a good head start.

I'll catch up with him, don't worry.

Jeff, we're ready to move!

Goodbye, Susan. I will try to bring your father back but the situation won't be changed.

I know how much I've hurt you but I couldn't avoid it.

I kno, Jeff. I know.

I don't harbor any ill will.

I am convinced you know what you're doing.

Whatever happens, I will always be waiting here for you.

Keep moving Westfall! - I'm thirsty, I can't ride any further.

If 1 give you a drink. It's to get you there alive.

We'll camp here for the night.

Get on your horse!

On your horses!

Ride faster. Ride faster or I'll bash your head in!

You heard me.

Chet!

Chet!

Mama ...

Look at his face, is he the one?

Yes.

Yes.

Chet.

My son. Speak to me.

Chet!!!

My son.

Please forgive me!

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