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There she is Bill...

territory of New Mexico.

Someday, she'll be a state in the Union.

Well, I can't see why.

Ain't nothing here but Indians, rocks and worthless prairies.

If you ask me, I'd say we should've stayed in Kansas.

I guess you're right, it isn't much for buffalo.

Ah, there you go again. Buffalo!

Can't you think about nothing else?

Well, huntin' buffalo kinda gets in your blood.

Well, it ought to.

We've eaten enough bison meat in the last few months.

Gabby.

What are you doing?

I'm trying to calm these runaways.

Well, thank you just the same but they're not runaways,

I'm in a hurry.

- I thought that... - I don't care what you thought.

Will you please get down off my horses?

You are the prettiest rescue I ever saw.

You know, you was lucky, young woman to have a fella like Bill Cody

riding along when your horses busted loose.

Why, he's the greatest buffalo hunter in the State of Kansas.

But I'm not a buffalo!

Darn persnickety women!

I almost broke my neck getting here.

Now, make sure it's exactly the same material,

and see that it's back here on the next stage.

Yes, ma'am.

Giddyup, buck.

I never saw a girl drive that fast before, did you?

Nope. Musta been mighty important.

Probably the matter of life or death to catch that stage.

Yeah.

Perhaps, I'd better apologize.

- Howdy, Miss. - How you doing?

I know you think I was rude but

I was in a terrible hurry.

I had to send all the way to Independence

to match the material for a dress I'm making.

See, I told you it was important.

Well, don't mind him, Miss... Miss...

Regas... Tonia Regas.

Please to meet you, Tonia.

I reckon you'll want to shake my hand too.

Why, I raised Bill here from a pup.

Learned him to ride before he could walk.

Name's Gabby.

I was sure of it.

You're new in Santa Fe, aren't you?

Yes, ma'am. We came out here to join Colonel Calhoun's cavalry.

Oh, I see.

I suppose you'll be helping with the land survey.

That's right.

Then we will meet again.

Now, what's wrong with her?

You heard that name Regas, didn't you?

They own one of the biggest ranchos in the whole territory.

Spanish land grant.

It seems likely they want our government to tell them

what they own and what they don't own.

We got some special business with the Colonel.

- What kind of business? - That's my business,

you bow-legged potato-bug.

Colonel Calhoun's busy.

Oh, yeah? I never notice to fail.

Putting uniform on a clod-hopping muleskinner,

he thinks it gives him the right to sass us better.

Young feller, I was fightin' Injuns

when you was wearin' three-cornered pants.

Come in, Gabby!

Howdy, Joe.

That is colonel.

Reporting for duty, sir.

- I'm glad to see you, Gabby, mighty glad. - Thank you, sir.

- Seems like old times. - Yes, sir.

Who's this you brought with you?

Quite a lad young feller,

that there is Bill Cody.

- Cody? - Yes, sir.

Well, I'm glad to know you.

Well, howdy, Colonel.

We've been hearing about you.

Buffalo hunter, Chief Scout for General Sheridan

and seems to me, you broke a lot of records riding Pony Express.

Well, I'm afraid I had to ride fast, Colonel.

I generally had some Indians chasing me.

Sit down, boys.

Well, I can certainly use a young man like you.

What, with resurveying the land grants,

and that red devil, Akuna.

Comanche?

One of the worst medicine men we've ever had to deal with.

Clever and deadly,

strikes quickly and then disappears into the big range.

He's managed to inspire the natives with superstitious awe.

Now, about these grants.

I'm expecting my son, Jerry, out here from the East. He's a surveyor.

You can be a lot of help to him.

Well, I'm afraid I don't know much about surveying.

Well, I don't expect you to. I can depend on Jerry for that.

But see, he was raised in the East

and he's gonna find this country pretty strange at first.

I'd like you to keep an eye on him until he gets used to it.

I'll sure be glad to.

Bill's just the boy for you.

Why, in a rip-snortin' Injun fight,

I'd rather have him alongside me

than a whole troop of cavalry.

Not meaning anything personal, sir.

Well, go on and look over the town, I'll send for you.

Yes, sir.

Buenas tardes, señorita.

Has the don missed me?

No, no, señorita.

He's so busy with his chess game,

he didn't even know you were gone.

But there will be more raids.

What have you done to safeguard the horses?

Moved them out of danger.

The vaqueros have hidden the herd so cleverly

that Akuna and his Comanches haven't been able to find them.

Let us hope we've heard the last of him.

Still at it, I see.

Neither one of you has budged an inch.

I bet you forgotten your tonic.

Not now, Tonia, later.

Always later.

When you're playing chess, you don't know or care for what I'm doing.

Of course I do.

Do you know where I've been?

To Santa Fe!

What did you say?

I drove into town, alone.

Tonia, you must never do that again.

These are troublesome times.

You might have been stopped on the road.

I was... by two men on their way

to join Colonel Calhoun's troops.

Did they make you any trouble?

No, they were very polite.

In fact, one of them was almost too helpful.

I don't like this, Montez.

If the colonel is adding to his troops,

it means he intends to go through with his scheme

of surveying all the properties in New Mexico.

You are probably right.

This survey is an insult.

I will not allow it!

But Don Regas, Colonel Calhoun has soldiers.

And we have our vaqueros!

Just let his surveyors try to come in!

Akuna, fire signals burn again.

What does it say?

It says wait at Little Creek Canyon,

there you will hear two shots.

It is only Montez.

He watched just to see if the horses are safe.

Akuna!

Akuna!

How, Akuna.

My brother takes chances to be seen with me would...

I take chances because I have to.

The American soldiers are starting a survey of the Spanish grants.

Akuna, you must tell me the location of the hidden mine

which is the secret of our tribe.

A secret which only the chief may know.

We were born of the same mother.

But different fathers.

Yours was a white man, an Americano

so the secret of the gold mine is only for me.

Perhaps, I can claim the land and gain possession

of the mine for our tribe.

But it is in the Regas' grant.

That, I will attend to.

Where'll I find Colonel Calhoun?

Over under that flag.

I think I'm gonna like this place.

Not bad.

Come on.

Well, as long as you men are acting as scouts,

you can just wear the clothes you're used to.

Jerry!

I've been wondering when you were gonna get here!

I can't tell you how glad I am to see you!

It was further than I thought.

I didn't know there was so much United States stretched around.

But you'll find more of it as you go along.

Oh, I see you brought your wardrobe with you.

It's not as bad as it looks.

I've got some of my old field clothes.

Oh, I want you to meet Gabby Whittaker,

bugler of my old regiment.

Hi.

And this is young Bill Cody.

Please to meet you, Jerry.

I've asked Cody to keep an eye on you.

He's had a lot of experience on the plains.

Take those over to my house.

Well, we'll be going, see you later.

They're a great pair.

You're going to like them.

And young Cody would make you a good friend.

Sure, he'll be a great help.

Who did you say that old goat was?

Old goat? You heard him say that, didn't you?

Old goat, huh!

Oh, forget it. Get on your horse.

Now, tell me, how've you been getting along?

Everything's been fine.

But it meant a lot when you sent for me.

It's a great chance to make a name for myself.

But the survey is not going to be easy.

There'll be opposition from the big ranchos

and you'll be working in Indian country most of the time.

I was advised to put a more experienced man in charge

but naturally, I wanted to help you along all I can.

You're sure all this is part of the Regas' grant?

Si, señor, and much more besides for miles and miles.

These we call the badlands.

Full of ghosts and evil spirits, I suppose.

Akuna hides in here.

What does he mean?

Comanches.

I haven't seen any Indians.

That's the kind to be careful of the kinds you can't see.

They attacked us the other night,

killed two vaqueros, and stole our horses.

I'll head them off, head for those rocks.

You're heading into a trap!

That's the way we came.

- What happened? - He was hit by an Indian arrow.

It might be poisonous.

Take him to his quarters.

I'll send for a doctor.

We can't wait for no sawbones.

I'll take care of him, done it before.

Get me some hot water, lots of it.

- Elena. - Si, señorita, pronto.

Wait...

how did our vaquero happen to be with you?

We picked him up in town.

He was showing us over the ranch.

I'm making plans to start the government survey.

You're wasting your time, señor.

There will be no survey made of my property.

We're only carrying out orders.

I see no reason why your government should refuse

to accept the wording of my grant.

It is clearly authentic.

Do you mind if I see it?

I'll be happy to show it to you.

Better not bring her in.

Maybe he's right.

You know how to do this?

Sure I do!

Been in a hundred Injun fights,

doctored five men same time.

How?

Simplest thing you'll ever see

just use hot water.

And what will you do with it?

Oh, any fool knows that.

You just pour the hot water in the arrow hole

and let it drain out the other side.

I think maybe you stay out here.

Elena will know.

She can cure anything from warts to a broken arm.

Tonia, I want you to do me a favor,

it's about the land survey.

Well?

You've got to believe this, it's only a formality.

The Land Office has to have some sort of an official record.

I've never trusted your government.

Then trust me.

When the report is turned in,

you'll have clear title to your ranch.

You expect me to persuade my grandfather?

That's up to you.

Unless you can make him change his mind,

there'll be killing and bloodshed on both sides.

There's no reason why it can't be avoided.

Perhaps, it won't hurt to talk to him. Come.

And all the land from the divide of the Sangre de Cristo mountains

to the distance a horseman can gallop between sunrise and sunset.

This land grant together with the description of my rancho, señor,

was given to my people by the King of Spain over 200 years ago.

But you don't understand, Don Regas,

the United States Land Office can't accept

the description of real property in this form.

The surveyor must reduce this to metes and bounds.

It all seems so unnecessary to me.

But it isn't grandfather.

Don't tell me you are going to argue their way too.

But the survey isn't going to change anything.

They're simply making a record of our boundaries

to go on file in Washington.

It's all to your advantage.

No one can ever question you or your descendants

about the legal ownership.

You'll save yourself a lot of trouble.

We're making this survey whether you want it or not.

What do you mean?

I wouldn't put it that way, Jerry.

He means the government will keep trying for years.

Wouldn't it be better now while you're able to protect your interest?

You're right.

I'll give the order to Montez.

You may go ahead.

You can depend upon Montez for any further information.

He is well-acquainted with my affairs.

I'll remember that.

So, we'll be working out this way.

You won't be too busy to call?

I'll be busy thinking up excuses to call.

If that shoulder stiffs up on him,

don't come around bawling to me.

I was ready and willing to fix it.

Get out of here, old goat.

Goat?

I never was so insulted in all my life.

Emilio, I'm so happy to see you.

Never mind that.

I want to know how you would get along

with this fellow, Jerry Calhoun.

You're not jealous, are you?

He means nothing to me.

No, none of these men do, but money does.

- What do you mean? - Just this,

I have a little plan for your friend, Jerry.

It's going to mean plenty of money for both you and me.

Oh, Jerry, never have I seen such bad luck.

You are just in time to save my life.

Looks as if your bankroll is in more danger than your life.

I lose all my money, every dollar.

But you will help me, won't you?

Your dice, Dolores.

You roll for me. Maybe you are lucky.

No, we'll never get it back that way.

Go on, bet some more.

You've been spending a lot of time at the Cantina, haven't you?

The last few nights. Why?

Nothing. Only your father thinks an awful lot of you

and I'd hate to see you get in any trouble.

Those games are tough to beat.

I can take care of myself.

I've heard a lot of smart men say that.

You can't expect me to work on that survey all day

and sit around nights doing nothing.

Sorry, that's a bad one.

Well, that breaks me.

Oh, you can't quit now.

Your luck is bound to change.

Emilio, be a good fellow and lend him some money.

Well, all right.

As a favor to you,

we can't disappoint the lady.

Six is the point.

But your debt, Jerry,

it amount to $4,000.

You must have know, you have to pay it back.

I haven't got it.

I don't know where I could raise that kind of money.

Está bien, I'll go to your father.

Wait, you can't do that.

I'd do anything to keep him from finding out.

Perhaps, it won't be necessary.

I understand your survey takes you into the Regas grant beginning tomorrow.

Yes, but I don't see how...

It's very simple.

We call the whole debt off

if you happen to find out that the northern section

do not belong to Don Regas.

This seems to be a very complete report, Jerry.

I see Don Regas thought he owned more property

than he actually did.

That's right.

The northern section doesn't belong to him.

Better ride over to the Regas Rancho and notify Don Regas

that the survey is completed.

Tell him the north section is not included in his grant,

that it's free land.

Yes, sir.

Buenas noches, señores.

Is Don around?

He's on the ranch, will be back soon, señor.

We'll wait for him.

Is Tonia here?

You have only to call, señor.

Could I borrow your guitar?

♪ Blow, breeze blow ♪

♪ Open up her window ♪

♪ Let my song come in ♪

♪ And steal her heart ♪

♪ Glow, stars glow ♪

♪ Lead her to the window ♪

♪ Let her hear me say ♪

♪ Let's never part ♪

♪ How long must I long ♪

♪ 'Till her tender lips surrender? ♪

♪ How long must I long ♪

♪ For the answer to my plea? ♪

♪ Blow, breeze blow ♪

♪ Open up her window ♪

♪ Bring my love to her ♪

♪ And hers to me ♪

That song, señor, gave me the goose pimples.

Such a pretty flower, too.

Oh, hello.

You've made Elena so happy.

You have no idea how romantic she is.

You've been here all the time?

I heard you singing.

Diego...

señor Cody has finished his serenade.

He thanks you for your guitar.

I suppose you came on business?

I have a message for your grandfather.

It's from the colonel.

Shall we go inside?

Yes, sir. That's coming along fine, thank you.

You know, that reminds me of the time I captured

50 Indians all by myself, single-handed.

- You did? - Yeah.

How'd you do this?

Simple enough, I surrounded them.

You seem worried.

Perhaps, you'd better tell me.

Well, it isn't easy.

The colonel sent me out here to let you know

the result of the survey.

It shows that your grandfather doesn't own as much

land as he thinks.

What's this about the survey?

I'm afraid you're gonna lose some of your land.

The entire north section isn't included in your grant.

Then the survey lies!

Well, I was more surprised than anybody.

I can't understand it.

I can.

It's your government.

You Americans have hated us,

stolen almost everything we owned.

Now, you're trying to take our land.

It's the mine they're after.

I haven't heard anything about a mine.

A legendary gold mine in that north section.

Give this answer to Colonel Calhoun.

I'll take this matter to Washington.

They'll give me justice or I'll know the reason why.

I'll give him your reply, sir.

I'm leaving for Washington tomorrow.

See that preparations are made.

Si, señor.

Tonia.

I'd like to help you and your grandfather.

We've had enough help from you.

You told me I could trust you, trust your government.

- But you don't understand. - I understand too well.

You're just like all the other Americans.

Selfish, greedy, dishonest.

I hope I've seen you for the last time.

Dolores said I was to meet you.

Anything wrong?

There may be.

Don Regas is going to Washington.

That means trouble.

I was afraid your report would not stand investigation.

We wouldn't have a chance.

If they sent new surveyors out here, the whole thing

would blow up on our faces.

Then he must never get to Washington.

I didn't think you'd go that far but you would.

You would kill him.

And why not? He is dangerous to both of us.

I won't stand for murder.

I don't care what happens to me.

Let my father find out.

He is the colonel's son.

Hide him well or the whole regiment

will be out looking for us.

Akuna, I need your help.

Tomorrow, there is a stage leaving for the East.

Good luck.

- Bye. - Adios.

The old Don is sure hepped up about that survey.

It's free land.

He'd traipsing off to Washington,

you think he'd file a claim on it.

He wouldn't but I'll bet somebody else has.

And that's what we're gonna find out.

- Is the colonel in? - He just left.

We'll wait for him.

Hey, that's the colonel's desk.

What was the idea you asking for him?

You saw him ride away, didn't you?

Here it is.

Montez.

Jerry fixed that survey for him.

Ah, so that's what they were so thick about.

Maybe we can handle this without the colonel finding out.

You know, Gabby,

I've got a feeling Montez

will never let Don Regas get to Washington.

We'd better follow that stage.

What are you doing in that desk?

Why, nothin'.

There was an earthquake and

we was straightenin' things up.

You're both under arrest.

I didn't feel any earthquake.

No? Well, you're gonna feel one now.

It's Akuna.

Sounds like trouble, all right.

Save your ammunition, Gabby.

They're out of range.

Thirteen Comanches to two scouts.

That just makes it even.

Gabby. It's Don Regas and he's still alive.

I'll give you a hand as soon as I patch up this arm.

Oh, I reckon he'll pull through, all right.

We better get him out of here.

Akuna and his Comanches jumped the stage out at Painted Rock,

killed the whole kit and caboodle.

The bullet hit him a glancing blow.

I guess they thought he was dead but he'll be all right.

Take him to his room.

Si, señorita.

I don't wanna alarm you, miss, but that raid

might have been deliberately planned.

Maybe Gabby and I better stick around.

We have vaqueros.

Huh, can't say she's any too friendly.

We're gonna be right here just the same.

Don Regas is dead.

The land grant is not here.

Did you search him carefully?

We had no time.

We were attacked by white men shooting from the rocks.

We could not tell their number.

We must go back.

The body of Don Regas was here, it is gone.

Then somebody must have taken it to the rancho.

I will go on alone.

I wish Jerry would show up.

Maybe he could explain why Cody and Gabby

found it necessary to riffle this office.

- Did you find them? - No, sir.

No trace of Cody and his friend,

- but we found the stage. - The stage?

Burned. Passengers, guard and driver, all killed.

Comanches, sir.

Well, take a wagon and whatever men you need

and bring in the bodies.

Ain't no sense, Bill, sitting around here.

You can go into Santa Fe if you want

but I'm gonna stay.

I ain't going unless you go.

All I'm saying is we might have been wrong about Montez.

You know, them was Injuns that raided that stage.

I've been thinking about that.

It's the only part that doesn't add up.

Big dipper is beginning to drop,

must be past midnight.

That ain't Don Regas,

ain't nobody else got any business on that balcony.

Keep your eyes shining, I'm going in.

I boiled it from the Yerba buena the way you said.

How is he, Elena? Will he get well?

Seguro, he's a strong old man.

The shock is wearing off.

In a few hours, we will see him on the way to recovery.

What are you doing here?

There's someone in that room.

I saw him moving in the shadows.

Probably one of the servants.

- Get your horse. - Si, señor.

There's your answer, Gabby.

Montez knew where he was headed.

Smack dab into Akuna's camp or I'm a liar.

Pancho, you ride into Santa Fe and tell Colonel Calhoun

we've located Akuna's hideout.

Si, señor.

We'll stay here and keep an eye on Montez.

Don Regas is still alive.

Call your men together. I'll ride with you to the attack.

You dare to go with Akuna?

It's too late to think of that.

I was recognized at the hacienda.

There will be no safety for me now until the Regas family

is wiped out and the hacienda burned to the ground.

Look, Gabby, there's an army saddle.

That's Jerry's horse, I know it anywhere.

He must be down there somewhere.

Well, if we're going after him, let's get started.

Gabby, untie him.

Look out, the window.

They can't get away.

Leave some of your men here.

The rest of us attack the hacienda.

Sounds to me like they all rode off.

I heard Montez talking to Akuna.

They're going to attack the hacienda.

There they go and here we are just waiting to get shot.

Ammunition is running low.

There's only a handful of Indians out there.

Let's make a break for it.

- We wouldn't have a chance. - Hey, you don't think much

of these Comanches, do you?

You see them trophies?

Each one of them means that some poor devil

had the same low opinion of an Injun's shooting eye.

Maybe we'll get out of here yet.

You think you still remember how to use this?

You're darn tootin'.

Boy, look at them run.

Gabby, ride for town, head off Colonel Calhoun.

We'll go on to the hacienda.

Good luck, son.

Drink every drop of it.

I do not feel the need of it, Elena.

However, I'll do as you say.

Bueno señor.

There's ammunition in my desk.

- What's all this? - He says Cody and Gabby have found

- Akuna's hiding place, sir. - Si, señor Colonel,

they'll wait there for you.

Well, we'll ride at once.

- Assemble the men. - Yes, sir.

Hey, wait!

Joe, you're riding the wrong way!

There he is, up there on the ridge.

Hey, Joe, it's me!

Draw their fire to the gate.

I'll go around the back.

You better stay out of this with that wound in your shoulder.

Not me. I started this and I'm gonna be in on it.

Here, take my gun and hold this gate.

My other gun, quick.

Well, I guess we've all done a lot to be thankful for.

If I'd known Jerry was in Akuna's hands,

I don't think I would have ever expected to find him alive.

There's something I've got to tell you.

It's about that survey.

That's right.

The north section belongs to Don Regas after all.

There was a mistake in the figures.

Jerry sent us in to see you yesterday.

He wanted to hold up the Montez's claim

before it was sent on to Washington.

I guess that's why Montez wanted to get him out of the way

to keep the real facts from being known.

Well, that being the case, your original land grant

can now be properly recorded.

I'm afraid that is impossible.

It has been missing since the Indians attacked the stage.

Better let me bandage up that shoulder for you, son.

- Gabby. - Yes, sir.

Take six men and proceed immediately to...

Where did you get that?

Why, I picked it up out there where them Injuns shot you.

It happens to be worth a million dollars.

Well, shocks, do you think I didn't know that? Huh.

Bill...

I haven't had a chance to tell you how ashamed I am

for the way I treated you.

You shouldn't feel that way, Tonia.

If things hadn't turned out the way they did,

I'd be apologizing to you.

♪ Blow, breeze blow ♪

♪ Tell her that I love her ♪

♪ And she'll always be ♪

♪ Within my heart ♪

♪ Blow, breeze blow ♪

♪ Tell her that I need her ♪

♪ 'Cause I love her still ♪

♪ And always will ♪

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