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This thing's useless.

So is this.

Guess I need a new canteen.

It's taking longer than I thought.

I'm almost out of lumber.

So you get more.

I am out of money.

Thought you started back out at the ranch.

It's only temporary.

All I've been able to find this whole month's our job.

Something will turn up.

I just want to give Ingrid a nice home.

You will?

As soon as you can.

A hundred dollars.

I didn't expect any of us to buy in.

I'm trying to get the best player.

I am the best player.

Well, I've been advertising around the territory.

I'm looking for some competition this year.

Dr. Mike, let me help you. Thank you, Reverend.

Competition for what?

You ain't interested.

Well, how do you know?

Don't you learn nothing yet?

High stakes, poker, and Kayla.

Bunch of stinking drunk men sitting around a table gambling, smoking,

dirty, and we'd like for you to come.

Interesting.

Oh, thank you.

Darn. Biggest I ever seen. Found him feeding on a dead bear. Got himself so

heavy he couldn't get away.

Oh, don't. Watch it, boy. You can't do that. You've got to pay ten cents to

in there.

But, Mr. Bray, I'm not going to know if I want to pay to see what's inside if I

don't know what it is I'm going to see.

Do me a favor, boy.

Take some friends and have a look.

Let me know if it's worth seeing.

Thanks, Victor. You bet.

Dr. Mike, I need a new buck star.

Oh, well, I hope you're gonna pay cash, because your account's all full.

I got two dollars to my name. Oh, what a shame.

Well, you're gonna have to make do with that old saw, then, ain't you? Come on,

Mr. Gray.

Damn! Matthew.

I'm here for the big poker game early.

Well, I mean to be early.

Gives me time to meet my opponents.

Gives me no way around it.

Pardon me, Reverend?

I would be obliged if you could tell me where I might board my horse, Reverend.

Robert E's just down the street.

Thank you, ma 'am.

Do you know that man?

No.

I don't know him.

All right, here's your change.

Ma! Ma!

Come on, Ma.

We can see it now.

All right, now, everybody quiet.

Don't go poking or sticking your fingers in there.

Take it off.

Golly! An eagle!

A real eagle.

I wonder how they caught it.

What's the matter, Ma?

He doesn't look very happy.

When I was here in H, my father took me to a zoo in Boston.

What's a zoo?

A place where wild animals live locked up in cages so people can come and see

them.

It was at a man's house. I remember a lion in a cage, pacing.

Pacing in a cage he could barely turn around in.

I cried all the way home.

Look at him, Brian.

He doesn't have enough room even to stretch his wings.

I know Sully taught you about eagles.

About how special they are to the Cheyenne.

How they carry prayers up to the spirit.

They're like a church.

That's right.

Just the Cheyenne don't have zoos.

Seemed to me a man that's down on his luck.

Man's never down on his luck unless he wants to be.

Julius Hoffman.

Matt Cooper.

Buy you a drink?

Well, if you don't work, then how do you get your money?

Playing poker?

Is there something wrong with that?

No, I never knew anybody made a living off of it.

Poker's no different than life, my friend.

Everybody gets dealt bad cards.

It's how you play them that makes you a loser.

Or a winner.

You can win with bad cards?

You sure you don't want a drink, my friend? I'm buying.

I'll have it.

Sarsaparilla.

What? A man said he'll have a sasparilla.

See if I got him.

If you want something, you gotta stand up and take charge for yourself.

You ever play?

My pa taught me how, but I never played with money.

Some think it's luck.

Others say it's all skill.

I say it's neither.

You wanna make money?

You've got to have the guts to stay in on a winning hand at all costs.

The rest?

Just learning how to read the other players.

See the dealer?

Every time he gets a good hand, he drinks.

See? He's so excited his mouth goes dry.

And the fellow sitting next to him with all the money?

Keeps his cards closed when he's bluffing.

Twenty more.

You make this sound easy.

Like taking candy from a baby.

How much money you got?

A couple dollars.

Tell you what.

I'm going to give you ten.

You can pay me back twelve after you win.

I'd better go.

I'd like some more coffee.

Worried about him?

It would just be nice to know where he is.

Maybe he found some work.

I could have offered him work.

It ain't the same.

You're his ma.

He's just been a lot of pressure.

So it would be nice to be able to help him.

He's got to find a way to help himself.

I could work for you, Ma.

After school at the clinic.

You don't even have to pay me much.

You want a job?

Well, uh... Look out of any of the clinic windows lately?

The windows are rather dirty, yes.

I'll give you a penny for every window pane that you wash, inside and out.

Could I be excused?

Becca's coming over with a new weekly.

Well, if you finish up your chores before you visit.

Can I do this in the morning? She'll be here any minute.

She'll just have to wait. You know the rules.

It's going to take all night.

I'll wish it for you.

For Nichols.

I'm home.

Sorry I'm late. I lost track of time. You got a new hat.

Sure did.

The plate on the stove.

Thanks. I already ate it, Grace.

And I brought surprises.

Brian.

It's a kaleidoscope.

I saw you eyeing it over at Mr. Bray's.

Gee, thanks.

Helene. Jane Austen.

There you go.

Matthew.

Sully You can't you you didn't have to do that wanted to How did you

manage to buy all these things playing poker how could only played a few hands

It's just a game. Tell her silly Just a game. All right Depending who you play

it with All right You might

like these

Matthew, you're very generous.

Just say thank you.

Please, for me.

I'm sorry. I can't accept this.

If you'd been working, it would be different.

Fine. I'll take him back.

Brian, you've got to turn it.

This is very much money. But there were more sheets than time advantages.

Thank you for your fine work.

Thank you, Dr. Mike.

You not forget supper tonight.

I promise.

My brother and sister's very happy you come.

I cook special.

What's this?

I want you to have it.

I can't take your money.

Our money.

For a new home. For our life together.

We keep your family, Wade.

See you tonight.

Morning, Reverend.

Please keep your voice down.

No need to get upset. I've just come to offer you a donation.

You mean a bribe.

Oh, don't go getting all pious on me, Reverend.

No. You've changed, Timothy.

But I have a feeling your fine flock would be interested in knowing what a

boy you've been.

Morning. Morning.

How are things?

Well, the children couldn't be happier.

I just can't accept the way he paid for their gift.

Hey, Philly.

Matthew.

Just came from Widow Hanson's.

Says she needs that oak tree chop.

Pays two dollars.

I'll go by later.

I'll see you, too.

And I'll raise you five more.

Come on, boys.

Time's passing by.

Myra, I'll have another sarsaparilla.

Come right up.

Waiting for the cows, Jake?

You're bluffing.

Oh.

Flush.

Damn, you're lucky. Yeah.

Too lucky.

Man's never down on his luck. If he wants to be.

Take a break, Matthew.

Oh, I'm just getting warmed up.

I should, uh, take a break.

Miss Dorothy?

Yes, ma 'am?

Do you think Mr. Bray would ever sell the eagle?

Well, that depends.

Maybe if he made a profit.

A profit?

Well, if somebody offered him more for that bird than he paid for it, he might

sell. How much more?

I'd say a dime.

And he only paid two dollars for it.

Listen, I forgot to mention I'm going to be eating at Ingrid's tonight.

Fine.

Brian.

Come on over here a second.

How about you do my chores tonight and I'll give you a quarter in advance.

Widow Hanson said he never showed up to chop that oak.

I was busy.

Brian, could you look at the windows upstairs?

We weren't busy. You were playing poker.

Why don't you just say it?

All right, I don't approve.

Of gambling?

Right.

Suppose you agree.

You mean more if you worked for it.

Well, why'd you take the canteen I gave you?

I've been thinking I shouldn't have.

Even the Cheyenne gambled. This is just games for fun.

What about the horse race?

That was a contest for a prize.

You know, you got everything worked out, so it's just right for you.

Maybe this is right for me.

Why not?

The Julius says that I got the touch.

I'm making money.

Lots of it. I almost got enough for the big game.

What happens when you lose?

I'm not going to lose.

I'm on a lucky streak.

Ten dollars.

You're ten.

Twenty more.

I'm in.

I'm out of money.

You in or out, big shot?

Lauren, how'd you like to buy a wagon for $15?

You're selling your wagon for $15?

That's right.

As long as I can buy it right back for $20 when I win.

What is this?

Hold your horses.

What happens if you lose?

You got yourself a wagon.

You got yourself a deal.

I'm in.

I'm out.

Freedom in a week.

Tens over twos.

Kings over eighths.

Hey,

sign me up for tomorrow.

I am sorry about supper.

You promised you'd be here.

I know. I forgot.

Why do you want to hurt me?

I don't want to hurt you.

I had this chance.

Look.

Look.

You got the job.

I got in a game.

I won this.

You play game with the money I give?

You can lose my money.

I didn't lose.

I didn't lose.

You can't speak

English.

Listen to me.

I can win ten times this amount.

I can buy lumber for the house. We can get married right away.

I can even help your family.

My family work, not play games.

You not earn this money.

Ingrid.

Ingrid, wait.

Go back to your game.

You've got quite an essay.

I've never seen anyone work so hard. You must be saving for something special.

I can't tell you because it's so strong.

Dr. Mike, it's me, Horace.

Dr. Mike, you'd better come now.

What happened?

It's Matthew.

Sally found him by the saloon. He's beat up bad.

What now?

Looks like somebody robbed him.

Great to take him all the way up to the homestead.

You did the right thing.

I'm sorry.

I'm so, so sorry.

Just try to wake up.

Tell me if this hurts.

I need to take him to the clinic for a proper exam.

I want your customer searched.

Whoever did this knew he had money. I know it ain't one of your customers.

No, come now, not the good reverend.

You've got a man of God here who's pious and pure.

To accuse his flock of such a nasty deed wasn't like accusing the good reverend

himself.

You didn't get a look at who robbed him?

Nope.

Damn shame he's out of the game.

Figured you'd be happy about it.

Oh, no.

A true gambler enjoys a real contest almost as much as the winning.

In fact, I'm surprised nobody's backing him.

What is it that the miners call that?

Grub staking.

What do you mean?

Well, you played with him.

Next to me, of course.

That boy had the best odds of walking away with that pot today.

I didn't see him doing so badly against you, neither.

Well, I guess we'll never know.

No, I ain't ever seen a body get cards like that.

Damn, he was lucky.

Well... That ain't luck, my friend.

You either have it or you don't.

The boy has it.

Gentlemen?

One more for cleaning out the bin.

How's Matthew feeling today?

He's all right. Walking around kind of funny like an old man.

What are you doing?

Buying the eagle.

What?

What about the eagle?

Here, I'm giving you ten cents a profit.

Folks that we're going to see have already come.

All right.

Who wants an old bird around here smelling up the place anyway?

Thanks, Mr. Bray.

Business picking up.

How'd you like to triple your money?

Sorry, it has to be so tight. I know it's painful.

I didn't lose my money gambling. I was robbed.

I didn't say anything.

Enough.

He'd have to.

I wish you didn't fight back.

Few things are worth taking a beating for, and money certainly isn't one of

them.

I'll get it.

Oh, Matthew, you've got to come. It's my surprise.

Aren't you coming?

Whatever it is, your brother worked very hard for this.

We just need some time, that's all.

It's a wonderful gift, Brian.

The most wonderful gift.

Freedom.

I won't let go.

He's got to take the prayers. Go on, fly!

I don't understand.

Who's staking you?

You've been riding one hell of a streak lately, and there's no reason we can't

come along.

Of course, you get to keep 50%. Now, the investors' names and amounts are all

written right there.

That's us and Dorothy and Robert E. and Grace.

Jake, you'd stake me $20?

No reason we can't put our personal feelings aside.

We're all hoping for the same thing.

There's going to be more than $1 ,000 sitting on those tables.

We got faith in you, Matthew.

Dr. Mike, I need to speak with you.

You have to stop this.

What are you talking about?

Some of the townspeople are staking Matthew in a poker game.

They're what? They're giving him money to gamble.

And he's being fed up. They all are. Believe me. I know.

How do you know?

How do you know?

Before I came to the Lord, I had a different kind of life.

And if not a life I'm proud of.

The more money I won, the more respect people gave me.

Pretty soon it didn't matter how I won it or who I hurt.

You end up playing on people's dreams.

So you let them win.

You even cheat if you have to.

But in the end, it's easier if you just steal it.

Why didn't you say anything?

Because I've been a coward.

But I'm saying something now.

Hey, Grit.

Grit.

Grit, wait.

Wait.

Accountant on me.

Ingrid, it's the last time.

Promise. Promise.

You don't keep your promises.

Dr. Mike's engagement ring.

Your engagement ring.

No.

I cannot marry you now.

Come on, let's go.

Ingrid!

Matthew, don't do this. Sorry, Reverend.

We got business.

Horace, you can't let him do this. I'm only in for ten dollars.

It's just a game.

We gotta do something.

No.

Let him go.

card draw gentlemen two dollar ante sky's the limit matthew

how ain't nobody gonna be leaving these tables till you're

all cleaned out or you got everybody's money cheaters will be shot on sight

drinks are on the house for players only

I can't believe how the whole town seems to accept it, even Horace.

Well, nobody twisted Matthew's arm. He wanted to play. He's been playing for

three days. Thanks.

Grace, you're not a part of it.

I've been feeding this town on one stove for over a year.

Time I got another. I deserve another.

Ann, we're saving up to buy a place.

You're bolting on it?

Well, so is Darcy.

But it's wrong.

Trying to get something for nothing.

Well, it's easy for some folks to say. Folks who were born having things,

never been left wanting.

Why doesn't he want to go home?

I don't know, Brian.

Maybe he's been in that cage so long he forgot what it's like to hunt what it

feels to do for himself.

You think I'll remember?

Cheyenne believe that the eagle is a bringer of wisdom He can teach us how to

see things more clearly Maybe staying for a reason

We can't just leave him here he could get hurt

Well

Looks like it's down to just the four of us gentlemen.

Ante up.

Here we go.

$100. I'll pay you $100 and

raise you

$200.

That's two more to you, Matthew.

I'm short $14.

I'm good for it.

That's not how the game is played, kid.

Lauren, you need a wagon?

You bet with what you brought to the table, son.

That's a real diamond. That's more than cover it.

Call.

Four kings.

You drew three cards.

Sometimes I surprise myself.

Going so soon?

Timothy, old boy.

I was starting to think you didn't care.

No visit?

Not even a hello?

I hope you don't mind, Timothy. Reverend is so impertinent.

I come for the boy's money.

I offered you money before.

That's off the table now.

And as for the rest of it, I want it fair.

Now the whole town watched me.

I'm talking about the money that you stole from him.

And did you have to beat him, too?

Are you accusing me? I know how you work.

Yeah.

Yeah, I suppose you do.

Can you prove it?

You're not leaving here with the boy's rightful money.

You gonna take it from me?

I do wish you would try, Timothy.

Just for a little time.

You used to fight like a man.

Hey, Reverend asked you polite.

Are you threatening me, boy?

Huh? What?

He ain't I am.

Since you're settling things up with the Reverend, there's something I want to

buy from you.

I'm always willing to discuss a reasonable offer.

You want to look?

Brian, would you get Colleen for me? She's with Dorothy.

I'll leave in a few minutes.

There's a head.

It's better than the rest of me.

I guess I really messed things up.

Man can't grow if he never makes mistakes.

This. Stolen money.

Reverend got it back for you.

You knew who took it.

How could he know?

Guess you're not the first man who's ever been taken by a slick gambler.

Reverend?

Julius?

Why are you giving this to me?

It's your money.

What do you suggest I give it to?

Is Reverend all right?

He said he never felt better.

Here.

I bought back something I thought we should have.

Matthew gambled with this.

I've seen the thickness before in the mining camps.

A man starts dreaming about all the things he can buy.

He loses sight of what's important.

Figured you'd know what to do with it.

Morning. Kevin?

I want to make a donation.

To the church.

The Lord will show me how to put this to good use.

What are you all doing here?

We come to help.

Come on Brian, get the eagle.

I'll get the tool.

Such a beautiful spot.

How could you come here?

After everything that I... Family, Matthew.

You taught me something about myself.

I realize that... I'll always want to protect you.

Keep you safe from hurt.

No matter how old or grown up you get.

I don't feel very grown up.

I don't know. I heard what you did about the money.

I'm very proud of you.

I gambled with your ring.

I lost it playing poker.

I know.

So I bought it back.

You still want me to have this?

Of course I don't want you to have it.

I still love you and I always will. Nothing like that will ever change.

Although, I believe it will take some doing to get a certain young lady back.

She's worth the work.

Well, things worth having are.