Billy the Kid (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
Previously on
"Billy The Kid"...
This guy Murphy, he owns
a big store in Lincoln.
They got a company
called The House,
and they run it out
of Murphy's store.
Well, Billy, I want to
say it is a great honor
to finally meet you
in the flesh. Great honor.
My partners here,
- Johnny Riley, Jim Dolan.
- The Santa Fe Ring run
most things
out here in the West, Billy.
They are secret societies
of wealthy people.
An important aspect
to your work will be
to enforce
our business interests.
This fellow Tunstall,
you may have seen his new store
down at the end of the street.
You see, what you need
to understand here
is that this is my kingdom.
I'll be damned if I'm gonna let
some prick Englishman
take it away from me as long
as you're around, Billy.
We don't wanna see you
within five miles
of our cattle
or our grain stores.
Mr. Tunstall's got legitimate
business interests here.
We're on the verge
of a big war.
A war between Murphy
and Tunstall.
Billy. I would like
to introduce you to my wife.
This is Irene.
It sure is nice to meet
such a handsome outlaw.
See, everyone here,
they want to see
what you can do with a gun.
We expect you to do it.
Charlie, who is that?
Her name is
Señorita Dulcinea del Tobosco.
These Mexican farmers think
we won't do anything
about them breakin' our deals.
You need to show them
that we mean business.
Mr. Murphy wants you to stop
selling grain
to Tunstall, right now.
This is my home.
I will never leave!
No! No!
Sheriff Brady, he wants
to talk to Pat Garrett.
What about the people here?
They're screaming for justice.
Maybe he goes go away
for a while.
Comes back over to your side
as a lawman.
We've heard rumors
that Tunstall has hired McSween,
the lawyer that used
to work for you.
I agree to meet with McSween,
it has to be in secret.
A great pleasure to meet you.
Unfortunately, I discovered
that Murphy himself was a crook.
But after tonight,
your whole life will change.
This is the time and place
you have waited for
all your life.
We've all heard quite
a bit about you, Billy.
But the main thing from
our point of view, that is...
myself and my partner,
John Tunstall,
is, of course, that you work
for Mr. Murphy
and The House.
As you undoubtedly know,
we are commercial rivals
of Mr. Murphy's.
Have you ever heard
of the Rings, Billy?
Especially the Santa Fe Ring?
As a matter of fact, I have.
A journalist named Ash Upson
told me about 'em
a few years ago.
The Rings take different forms.
Here in New Mexico,
the Rings concentrate
on amassing huge landholdings
through the manipulation
of Spanish land grants.
That's where Murphy comes in.
Precisely. He's been here long
enough to control
the local Republican Party,
the election of judges,
sheriffs, district attorneys,
territorial governors,
you name it.
And that is what Mr. Tunstall
wants to challenge.
I don't see how Mr. Tunstall
could challenge any of that,
even if he wanted to.
Well, Mr. Tunstall is
an Englishman,
an outsider.
He has private wealth,
and he doesn't need the Ring.
He purchased a big range,
between 3,000 and 4,000 acres,
and he's been stocking it.
That's what we're doing, Billy.
Building a business,
so that we can deal honestly
and fairly
with the farmers out here.
I think Mr. Upson would
approve of that.
If he's someone who cares
about justice
in this part of the world,
then I'm certain
he would also approve
of Mr. Tunstall.
"You may not believe this,
but they are training me up
to be a lawman.
It's the only way they can
keep me out of jail.
Everybody laughs about it.
But watch out, William Bonney.
One day, I might be coming
for you with my new badge.
Regards to all the boys,
your friend, Pat Garrett."
What the hell?
Is Garrett for real?
Hey, Jesse,
what do you think of Murphy?
Oh, I don't know.
He's, uh, rich, I guess.
He gets what he wants.
You think he plays fair?
You know, with all the farmers?
Oh, you mean
the Mexican farmers?
No. I mean all
the small farmers.
Seems like he owns them.
And this Englishman, Tunstall,
I think he's fair competition.
How come you know so much
about Tunstall?
You hear things.
And I don't like
Murphy's henchmen.
I don't like them either, Billy.
But, uh, I'm not being paid
to like them.
I don't see that there's much
justice in the world.
I figure that's just the way
that things are,
the way they've always been.
What if you could change that?
By doing what, exactly?
I don't know. I'm just thinking.
As far as I can see,
Murphy's a crook.
What if he didn't run things?
Well, then you and I...
We wouldn't get paid, Billy.
Get some sleep, will you?
Be careful.
You don't bite the hand
that feeds you
if you know what's good for you.
Billy.
Howdy.
Wet your whistle.
Bet you're thirsty.
Gentlemen.
Welcome to our regular meeting.
Today we want to discuss some
new business we have for you.
As you know, some of
the farmers down on the Bonito
and the Hondo have broken
their contracts with us,
therefore forfeiting
their rights to their farms.
Now, I've just returned from
a business trip to Santa Fe,
and I found a number
of investors both willing
and eager to buy
those properties.
These current occupiers,
now in default,
they need to be
driven off the farms.
So, here's a list of them
and where you can find them.
Don't use unnecessary force.
But on the other hand,
we do expect you
to do your jobs.
This is a perfectly legal
operation.
These people have no right
to remain on our land.
Boys, uh...
Well, you decide how you're
going to handle it, right?
It's nothing to us.
Now, Major Murphy's throwing
a party this evening,
and he'd like you all to attend.
It's a request he's made.
I hope you all find yourselves
able to oblige.
Not gonna miss out
on a party, are we boys?
Of course you don't.
And how about you, Billy?
Sticking around, are ya?
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Jesse.
Excuse us.
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What's up, Billy?
When do you plan to drive
those farmers out?
Tomorrow. Why?
I won't be going with you.
- Why the hell not?
- I don't want to.
You do it.
Okay.
Hello there, Billy.
Mrs. Riley.
I wanted to see you.
I want to talk to you.
I need to.
Uh, maybe now's
not a good time.
Oh, no. Definitely now.
I have something to say.
Get me another drink, will you?
Sure.
Gracias.
What did you want to say?
I want to tell you
about my husband.
What about your husband?
I...
I hate him.
He treats me so bad.
You can't even imagine.
Maybe this isn't the place
to talk about this.
No.
Light my cigarette, will ya?
Thank you.
You know, you're very
good-looking, Billy.
Can we go somewhere?
I like you.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Please. Please, Billy.
I told you I hate him.
I have to get away.
No.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Riley.
Never mind.
It's not your fault.
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Hey!
Oh!
You fucking lousy
fucking bitch.
What do you mean?
I saw you in there...
with Billy.
I know what you were doing.
You was trying to get him
to fuck you,
because you're
a little fucking whore.
I'm tired. I want to sleep.
I've had enough of you.
Do you understand?
You're a fucking embarrassment.
You're always out there
in heat.
It's fucking disgusting
and I've had e-fucking-nough!
So have I!
I've had enough of you!
I hate you!
Aah!
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She's dead!
What did you do?
She shot me.
She tried to kill me!
Now, you get me
some fucking help!
Hey, hey, hey!
What the hell is happening?
Your friend killed his wife.
She shot me! Look at me!
Okay, okay, okay.
Just...Billy.
Billy, put it down, all right?
Hey, go fetch the doctor, huh?
Hey, come on. Come on.
Let's go inside.
I'll help you, all right?
Come on.
- Oh, fuck.
- We need a fucking Sheriff!
Just go!
Come on. Come on.
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Is Tunstall back yet?
Sure is.
He wants to meet you up
at my farm.
All right.
Hah! Hah!
Whoa.
Okay.
Let's see if we can't chase
these fellas outta here.
Yeah.
Let's go, boys.
- Yup, yup!
- Hyah! Hyah!
- Yup!
- Let's go, boys!
Get back.
Let's go, boys!
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What the hell you boys up to?
You gotta clear outta here!
The hell I will.
Now, you get off my property!
You hear?
We don't wanna kill ya!
Just come out
and give yourselves up!
- This is our property!
- Not your land anymore!
You got no right
being here!
We got every right to be here!
Get in behind them.
- You got us?
- Get around behind them.
- Yeah.
- We got you.
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Come on out, now.
Drop your guns.
We ain't gonna kill you.
Me and my family
have worked this land
close on 20 years!
I'm not giving it
to people like you!
You cannot fight
the future, boy!
Just come on out here!
Come on!
♪♪♪
Come here, sweetheart.
Come on!
Help! Help me, somebody!
No!
No!
Stop, please!
No!
No, please, stop!
No, please! Don't!
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Hola,Billy.
Hola,Manuela.
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Hyah! Hyah! Hyah!
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Gracias.
I'm so very glad
to meet you, Billy.
My name's John Tunstall.
Hyah, hyah!
Get in the barn.
Get in the barn! Get back! Go!
Run!
John!
Get in the house!
Get in the house!
No!
No!
John! Come on!
No!
No, leave us! Leave us!
No, John, no!
You gotta clear off this land!
You killed my husband!
My sons!
My poor daughter!
We never did anything wrong!
You got
till the end of the day!
No! No!
Come on, boys! Yah!
Your lawyer, Mr. McSween,
told me about your ambitions.
Want to start a business
to rival The House.
Well, I realize that a lot
of what goes on here,
in Lincoln County, especially,
is rather up for grabs.
And, frankly, I plan to grab
every bit of land I can,
for as little as possible.
Can't fault you for that,
Mr. Tunstall.
Please, call me John.
And, if I may,
I shall call you Billy.
That's all right by me.
The fact is, Billy,
John is prepared
to pay us farmers fairly,
whatever we produce.
That's true.
I think Murphy is exploiting
his position here,
forcing the farmers into debt,
and then forcing them
off their lands.
Now, I don't intend to do that.
But John and all of us
are aware that Murphy
isn't gonna let go of
his position without a fight.
He's got a lot of guns.
I noticed your lawyer,
McSween...
a very religious man.
He is.
He has his faith,
and he has his principles.
He's a very unusual man
for around here.
What about you, John?
What are your principles?
"To thine own self be true.
And it must follow
as night the day."
Hyah, hyah!
"Thou cannot be false
to any man."
Come on, come on!
It's from Shakespeare.
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Come on, come on now!
Come on!
Hyah! Hyah!
What are you doing
on this land?
This is our land.
Oh, no, no.
Not anymore it's not.
Whoo!
Billy...
I would regard it as
a great honor if you would
consider leaving Murphy's
employment and joining mine.
I realize I'm asking you
a great deal.
You must be working
with good friends,
being very well remunerated
by The House,
and I doubt I can offer you
as much.
On the other hand, I think
I canoffer you something
that is perhaps more important
than money.
I want to run
a legitimate business.
I'm not a crook, like Murphy.
Now, I know in certain places
you're wanted for murder,
and in those places,
there's a bounty on your head.
Even so, I am willing
and happy to take you on.
If you go straight,
and you work hard,
both of which I believe
you're very capable of,
in due course, I will petition
the governor on your behalf.
A very big offer to make,
Mr. Tunstall...
especially for someone
you don't know from Adam.
I know.
I believe,
and Charlie here also believes,
that you are trustworthy...
and honest.
Whatever your reputation.
If I switch sides,
there'll be consequences.
I just needed to say
what I've said.
This is a big undertaking.
I would really like you
to be a part of it.
Hey there.
How much for one
of your melons?
It's all right.
We ain't gonna hurt ya.
Come on.
Toss one over here.
Olinger, give me
that drink, man.
Here, here, here.
Oh, yeah.
Oh! Uh-oh.
Whoo!
Come on, boy, run.
You gotta go faster than that.
- He's running.
- Look at that.
Run, boy!
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Whoa.
This is cold-blooded murder.
I'll send someone out to
Sheriff Brady to report it.
We know exactly
who's behind this.
No doubt about it.
Seems like Murphy's
gotten desperate.
You think Sheriff Brady
will do anything about this?
I can't say.
He's an honored war veteran
and a good sheriff,
all things considered.
But?
But he's also had a long-time
friendship with Major Murphy.
I think that answers
my question.
I'm so sorry, Mrs. Hudgens.
I will get their bodies
back to town.
You and your daughter can
come over to my house
and stay with me until
the funerals if it suits you.
Thank you, Mr. Tunstall.
What is it?
You all better come over
to Jose Chavez's farm.
More killings?
Afraid so.
Hey, Billy boy!
Hey, hey!
Missed all the fun today,
Billy.
Yeah, what kind of fun?
Well, we did what Mr. Murphy
wanted us to do.
We drove those farmers off
their property.
- Billy!
- Hell, yeah, we did.
You kill any of them?
What do you think?
'Course we did.
Some of those fuckers
fired back at us.
Shot and killed Arly.
How many did you kill?
Oh, I don't know.
Now, why do you care
about those farmers so? Huh?
Are you gonna cry now?
Is that it?
Glad you had fun.
Oh, yeah, it was real fun,
Billy.
It's what we get paid for.
Whoo!
Bob Olinger.
Dirty, dirty bastard.
What the hell you guys
doing here?
What are you doing here?
What the hell you doing here?
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Howdy, Sheriff.
Gentlemen.
Sheriff.
How's that arm of yours, Jim?
Pretty good.
Thank you, Sheriff.
It's a shame when a woman
like that goes off the rails.
As Sheriff of Lincoln County,
I want to open this inquiry
into the deaths
of 14 persons by firearms
in this county.
Who wants to speak to
the violators of these crimes?
Well, I do, Sheriff.
I'm a lawyer acting
for Mr. John Tunstall,
and we have already registered
that Major Murphy
has openly declared war
on my client.
Sheriff, you don't have
to listen
to this Santa Fe law-speak.
All right?
We don't need lawyers
in Lincoln County.
We're perfectly capable
of sorting out our difficulties
all by ourselves.
Mr. Dolan, the law has to be
respected at all times.
No one can run roughshod
over it.
Do you have any idea why
these people were killed?
No, sir.
These killings,
they were nothing to do
with The House
or Mr. Murphy personally.
He was just as shocked
as everyone else
to hear about them.
Major Murphy is
an interested party.
It's obvious that he wanted
these farmers and their families
run off the land,
one way or another.
They were random shootings
by persons unknown.
Probably some criminal gang just
passing through Lincoln County.
There is indeed a criminal gang
operating inside Lincoln County,
and it's our contention that
The House pays them
for their services.
You got any proof there,
Mr. McSween?
Hmm?
Not yet.
Yeah.
Do you think you should get
Colonel Dudley up at the fort
involved in this, Sheriff?
No, I do not.
This is a civil matter,
and before I do anything else,
my deputies and I
will make inquiries
to determine the facts.
Thank you for your time,
gentlemen.
This meeting is concluded.
My good friend,
Jose Chavez y Chavez...
they killed his sons.
He is so sad.
Está muy desesperado.
His whole family...gone.
I understand, Señor Baca.
It's a terrible crime.
Terrible crime.
We're friends, right?
Claro.
I've always told you
the truth, yes?
Sí.
Men who killed Chavez y Chavez's
sons were hired
by the Englishman,
John Tunstall.
Do you know who that is?
Sí,I know who he is,
but I never thought...
Now, he's trying to drive me
out of business.
Which is...
It's gonna affect you.
Because you and me, we have
a business together, no?
Sí.
You want to keep it
that way, yes?
Sí.
So we don't want any trouble
with any of your people.
No trouble.
So, what I want you to do is,
I want you to tell everyone
that those shootings had
nothing to do with me,
they had everything to do
with the Englishman.
Will you do that for me?
Sí.
I don't want any trouble.
Good.
We'll send flowers
to the funeral.
Those poor boys.
Why do things have to be like
this these days, my old friend?
Why?
I agree.
Things used to be
so peaceful here.
This was a beautiful place.
And it'll be
a beautiful place again.
Believe me, my friend.
Soon as we get rid
of that Englishman.
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Do you see those stars
up there, Billy?
You are just like one
of those stars.
You can burn so bright.
Those are bright,
burning stars up there.
They reflect the light...
that's in you.
Just a minute.
Easy, boy.
Adios.
Buenas noches.
Señoritadel Tobosco.
Perdón, Señorita.
Wait a minute.
Who are you?
I'm Billy.
I just wanted
to introduce myself.
Well, that is not
a very good reason
to ambush someone in the street.
Do you have another motive?
I'd like to see you again.
Why?
Step away, friend.
You're annoying the Señorita.
Gracias, Señorita.
Did you imagine I had no idea
of what happens in this town?
Shame on you.
You may see me again.
If you wish.
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We're meeting
at McSween's tomorrow.
Are you with us?
Mr. Tunstall.
Gentlemen.
There is little doubt
we are now as good
as at war with Major Murphy
and The House.
So far, in this
commercial conflict,
the law has not been
on our side.
I think we all know
the reason for that.
Yes. The Rings.
Murphy has powerful friends
in important places,
but that doesn't mean
he isn't vulnerable.
His business is failing,
partly through our own efforts.
It's really a house of cards.
You take away a couple
of the bottom cards,
the whole house starts to fall.
We can take them to court
for their illegal activities.
The way they cheat the army
with their beef rations,
their tyrannical attitude
to their farmers.
I'm already preparing
the papers,
but there's no point
going to court in Santa Fe.
The head of the Santa Fe Ring
is a man called Thomas Catron,
and he turns out to be
a good friend of Major Murphy.
Meanwhile, The House is
hiring more guns.
I'm afraid that's true.
I've heard of the recruitment
of another six sharp-shooters,
joining those already
in Murphy's employ.
This war is never going to be
won just in the courts.
No.
The truth is,
all our lives are at risk.
If we are to fight this war,
more blood will be spilled.
We'll hire more guns ourselves.
But we'll need an advantage
to survive this.
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Mr. Tunstall.
I'm ready to go to work.
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Where you been, Billy?
Around.
Yeah. And where's that?
I came to tell you something.
I'm quitting
Major Murphy's payroll.
I've accepted a job
with the Englishman, Tunstall.
I'm leaving today.
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Well, you are a little piece
of shit, ain't you?
Huh.
What'd I say? Hmm?
Billy, I'm your oldest friend.
We've ridden together
a long time.
We had some good times,
we had some bad times,
but our friendship...
has always remained.
I can't believe that
you're gonna quit on me now.
It don't make any sense.
I'm sorry, Jesse.
This wasn't an easy decision
to make.
I've made up my mind.
Yeah.
That you're a traitor
and our enemy.
I just came here
to tell you in person.
Some of us have been friends.
When this is all done,
we can be friends again.
Is that what you're hoping?
That we're gonna be friends?
Do you really think we're just
gonna let you leave?
- After what you've just done?
- Boys, boys.
We've all slept, starved,
fought with The Kid.
See, he's trusted himself
amongst us.
He didn't sneak out.
He came right out and told us.
Let him go his way.
Our time will come.
Yeah. It will.
Yah! Yah, yah!
Chickenshit.
♪♪♪
My family came
to America on the promise
of just and fair treatment
for all.
I wanna believe that promise.
♪♪♪
"Billy The Kid"...
This guy Murphy, he owns
a big store in Lincoln.
They got a company
called The House,
and they run it out
of Murphy's store.
Well, Billy, I want to
say it is a great honor
to finally meet you
in the flesh. Great honor.
My partners here,
- Johnny Riley, Jim Dolan.
- The Santa Fe Ring run
most things
out here in the West, Billy.
They are secret societies
of wealthy people.
An important aspect
to your work will be
to enforce
our business interests.
This fellow Tunstall,
you may have seen his new store
down at the end of the street.
You see, what you need
to understand here
is that this is my kingdom.
I'll be damned if I'm gonna let
some prick Englishman
take it away from me as long
as you're around, Billy.
We don't wanna see you
within five miles
of our cattle
or our grain stores.
Mr. Tunstall's got legitimate
business interests here.
We're on the verge
of a big war.
A war between Murphy
and Tunstall.
Billy. I would like
to introduce you to my wife.
This is Irene.
It sure is nice to meet
such a handsome outlaw.
See, everyone here,
they want to see
what you can do with a gun.
We expect you to do it.
Charlie, who is that?
Her name is
Señorita Dulcinea del Tobosco.
These Mexican farmers think
we won't do anything
about them breakin' our deals.
You need to show them
that we mean business.
Mr. Murphy wants you to stop
selling grain
to Tunstall, right now.
This is my home.
I will never leave!
No! No!
Sheriff Brady, he wants
to talk to Pat Garrett.
What about the people here?
They're screaming for justice.
Maybe he goes go away
for a while.
Comes back over to your side
as a lawman.
We've heard rumors
that Tunstall has hired McSween,
the lawyer that used
to work for you.
I agree to meet with McSween,
it has to be in secret.
A great pleasure to meet you.
Unfortunately, I discovered
that Murphy himself was a crook.
But after tonight,
your whole life will change.
This is the time and place
you have waited for
all your life.
We've all heard quite
a bit about you, Billy.
But the main thing from
our point of view, that is...
myself and my partner,
John Tunstall,
is, of course, that you work
for Mr. Murphy
and The House.
As you undoubtedly know,
we are commercial rivals
of Mr. Murphy's.
Have you ever heard
of the Rings, Billy?
Especially the Santa Fe Ring?
As a matter of fact, I have.
A journalist named Ash Upson
told me about 'em
a few years ago.
The Rings take different forms.
Here in New Mexico,
the Rings concentrate
on amassing huge landholdings
through the manipulation
of Spanish land grants.
That's where Murphy comes in.
Precisely. He's been here long
enough to control
the local Republican Party,
the election of judges,
sheriffs, district attorneys,
territorial governors,
you name it.
And that is what Mr. Tunstall
wants to challenge.
I don't see how Mr. Tunstall
could challenge any of that,
even if he wanted to.
Well, Mr. Tunstall is
an Englishman,
an outsider.
He has private wealth,
and he doesn't need the Ring.
He purchased a big range,
between 3,000 and 4,000 acres,
and he's been stocking it.
That's what we're doing, Billy.
Building a business,
so that we can deal honestly
and fairly
with the farmers out here.
I think Mr. Upson would
approve of that.
If he's someone who cares
about justice
in this part of the world,
then I'm certain
he would also approve
of Mr. Tunstall.
"You may not believe this,
but they are training me up
to be a lawman.
It's the only way they can
keep me out of jail.
Everybody laughs about it.
But watch out, William Bonney.
One day, I might be coming
for you with my new badge.
Regards to all the boys,
your friend, Pat Garrett."
What the hell?
Is Garrett for real?
Hey, Jesse,
what do you think of Murphy?
Oh, I don't know.
He's, uh, rich, I guess.
He gets what he wants.
You think he plays fair?
You know, with all the farmers?
Oh, you mean
the Mexican farmers?
No. I mean all
the small farmers.
Seems like he owns them.
And this Englishman, Tunstall,
I think he's fair competition.
How come you know so much
about Tunstall?
You hear things.
And I don't like
Murphy's henchmen.
I don't like them either, Billy.
But, uh, I'm not being paid
to like them.
I don't see that there's much
justice in the world.
I figure that's just the way
that things are,
the way they've always been.
What if you could change that?
By doing what, exactly?
I don't know. I'm just thinking.
As far as I can see,
Murphy's a crook.
What if he didn't run things?
Well, then you and I...
We wouldn't get paid, Billy.
Get some sleep, will you?
Be careful.
You don't bite the hand
that feeds you
if you know what's good for you.
Billy.
Howdy.
Wet your whistle.
Bet you're thirsty.
Gentlemen.
Welcome to our regular meeting.
Today we want to discuss some
new business we have for you.
As you know, some of
the farmers down on the Bonito
and the Hondo have broken
their contracts with us,
therefore forfeiting
their rights to their farms.
Now, I've just returned from
a business trip to Santa Fe,
and I found a number
of investors both willing
and eager to buy
those properties.
These current occupiers,
now in default,
they need to be
driven off the farms.
So, here's a list of them
and where you can find them.
Don't use unnecessary force.
But on the other hand,
we do expect you
to do your jobs.
This is a perfectly legal
operation.
These people have no right
to remain on our land.
Boys, uh...
Well, you decide how you're
going to handle it, right?
It's nothing to us.
Now, Major Murphy's throwing
a party this evening,
and he'd like you all to attend.
It's a request he's made.
I hope you all find yourselves
able to oblige.
Not gonna miss out
on a party, are we boys?
Of course you don't.
And how about you, Billy?
Sticking around, are ya?
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Jesse.
Excuse us.
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What's up, Billy?
When do you plan to drive
those farmers out?
Tomorrow. Why?
I won't be going with you.
- Why the hell not?
- I don't want to.
You do it.
Okay.
Hello there, Billy.
Mrs. Riley.
I wanted to see you.
I want to talk to you.
I need to.
Uh, maybe now's
not a good time.
Oh, no. Definitely now.
I have something to say.
Get me another drink, will you?
Sure.
Gracias.
What did you want to say?
I want to tell you
about my husband.
What about your husband?
I...
I hate him.
He treats me so bad.
You can't even imagine.
Maybe this isn't the place
to talk about this.
No.
Light my cigarette, will ya?
Thank you.
You know, you're very
good-looking, Billy.
Can we go somewhere?
I like you.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Please. Please, Billy.
I told you I hate him.
I have to get away.
No.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Riley.
Never mind.
It's not your fault.
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Hey!
Oh!
You fucking lousy
fucking bitch.
What do you mean?
I saw you in there...
with Billy.
I know what you were doing.
You was trying to get him
to fuck you,
because you're
a little fucking whore.
I'm tired. I want to sleep.
I've had enough of you.
Do you understand?
You're a fucking embarrassment.
You're always out there
in heat.
It's fucking disgusting
and I've had e-fucking-nough!
So have I!
I've had enough of you!
I hate you!
Aah!
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She's dead!
What did you do?
She shot me.
She tried to kill me!
Now, you get me
some fucking help!
Hey, hey, hey!
What the hell is happening?
Your friend killed his wife.
She shot me! Look at me!
Okay, okay, okay.
Just...Billy.
Billy, put it down, all right?
Hey, go fetch the doctor, huh?
Hey, come on. Come on.
Let's go inside.
I'll help you, all right?
Come on.
- Oh, fuck.
- We need a fucking Sheriff!
Just go!
Come on. Come on.
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Is Tunstall back yet?
Sure is.
He wants to meet you up
at my farm.
All right.
Hah! Hah!
Whoa.
Okay.
Let's see if we can't chase
these fellas outta here.
Yeah.
Let's go, boys.
- Yup, yup!
- Hyah! Hyah!
- Yup!
- Let's go, boys!
Get back.
Let's go, boys!
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What the hell you boys up to?
You gotta clear outta here!
The hell I will.
Now, you get off my property!
You hear?
We don't wanna kill ya!
Just come out
and give yourselves up!
- This is our property!
- Not your land anymore!
You got no right
being here!
We got every right to be here!
Get in behind them.
- You got us?
- Get around behind them.
- Yeah.
- We got you.
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Come on out, now.
Drop your guns.
We ain't gonna kill you.
Me and my family
have worked this land
close on 20 years!
I'm not giving it
to people like you!
You cannot fight
the future, boy!
Just come on out here!
Come on!
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Come here, sweetheart.
Come on!
Help! Help me, somebody!
No!
No!
Stop, please!
No!
No, please, stop!
No, please! Don't!
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Hola,Billy.
Hola,Manuela.
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Hyah! Hyah! Hyah!
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Gracias.
I'm so very glad
to meet you, Billy.
My name's John Tunstall.
Hyah, hyah!
Get in the barn.
Get in the barn! Get back! Go!
Run!
John!
Get in the house!
Get in the house!
No!
No!
John! Come on!
No!
No, leave us! Leave us!
No, John, no!
You gotta clear off this land!
You killed my husband!
My sons!
My poor daughter!
We never did anything wrong!
You got
till the end of the day!
No! No!
Come on, boys! Yah!
Your lawyer, Mr. McSween,
told me about your ambitions.
Want to start a business
to rival The House.
Well, I realize that a lot
of what goes on here,
in Lincoln County, especially,
is rather up for grabs.
And, frankly, I plan to grab
every bit of land I can,
for as little as possible.
Can't fault you for that,
Mr. Tunstall.
Please, call me John.
And, if I may,
I shall call you Billy.
That's all right by me.
The fact is, Billy,
John is prepared
to pay us farmers fairly,
whatever we produce.
That's true.
I think Murphy is exploiting
his position here,
forcing the farmers into debt,
and then forcing them
off their lands.
Now, I don't intend to do that.
But John and all of us
are aware that Murphy
isn't gonna let go of
his position without a fight.
He's got a lot of guns.
I noticed your lawyer,
McSween...
a very religious man.
He is.
He has his faith,
and he has his principles.
He's a very unusual man
for around here.
What about you, John?
What are your principles?
"To thine own self be true.
And it must follow
as night the day."
Hyah, hyah!
"Thou cannot be false
to any man."
Come on, come on!
It's from Shakespeare.
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Come on, come on now!
Come on!
Hyah! Hyah!
What are you doing
on this land?
This is our land.
Oh, no, no.
Not anymore it's not.
Whoo!
Billy...
I would regard it as
a great honor if you would
consider leaving Murphy's
employment and joining mine.
I realize I'm asking you
a great deal.
You must be working
with good friends,
being very well remunerated
by The House,
and I doubt I can offer you
as much.
On the other hand, I think
I canoffer you something
that is perhaps more important
than money.
I want to run
a legitimate business.
I'm not a crook, like Murphy.
Now, I know in certain places
you're wanted for murder,
and in those places,
there's a bounty on your head.
Even so, I am willing
and happy to take you on.
If you go straight,
and you work hard,
both of which I believe
you're very capable of,
in due course, I will petition
the governor on your behalf.
A very big offer to make,
Mr. Tunstall...
especially for someone
you don't know from Adam.
I know.
I believe,
and Charlie here also believes,
that you are trustworthy...
and honest.
Whatever your reputation.
If I switch sides,
there'll be consequences.
I just needed to say
what I've said.
This is a big undertaking.
I would really like you
to be a part of it.
Hey there.
How much for one
of your melons?
It's all right.
We ain't gonna hurt ya.
Come on.
Toss one over here.
Olinger, give me
that drink, man.
Here, here, here.
Oh, yeah.
Oh! Uh-oh.
Whoo!
Come on, boy, run.
You gotta go faster than that.
- He's running.
- Look at that.
Run, boy!
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Whoa.
This is cold-blooded murder.
I'll send someone out to
Sheriff Brady to report it.
We know exactly
who's behind this.
No doubt about it.
Seems like Murphy's
gotten desperate.
You think Sheriff Brady
will do anything about this?
I can't say.
He's an honored war veteran
and a good sheriff,
all things considered.
But?
But he's also had a long-time
friendship with Major Murphy.
I think that answers
my question.
I'm so sorry, Mrs. Hudgens.
I will get their bodies
back to town.
You and your daughter can
come over to my house
and stay with me until
the funerals if it suits you.
Thank you, Mr. Tunstall.
What is it?
You all better come over
to Jose Chavez's farm.
More killings?
Afraid so.
Hey, Billy boy!
Hey, hey!
Missed all the fun today,
Billy.
Yeah, what kind of fun?
Well, we did what Mr. Murphy
wanted us to do.
We drove those farmers off
their property.
- Billy!
- Hell, yeah, we did.
You kill any of them?
What do you think?
'Course we did.
Some of those fuckers
fired back at us.
Shot and killed Arly.
How many did you kill?
Oh, I don't know.
Now, why do you care
about those farmers so? Huh?
Are you gonna cry now?
Is that it?
Glad you had fun.
Oh, yeah, it was real fun,
Billy.
It's what we get paid for.
Whoo!
Bob Olinger.
Dirty, dirty bastard.
What the hell you guys
doing here?
What are you doing here?
What the hell you doing here?
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Howdy, Sheriff.
Gentlemen.
Sheriff.
How's that arm of yours, Jim?
Pretty good.
Thank you, Sheriff.
It's a shame when a woman
like that goes off the rails.
As Sheriff of Lincoln County,
I want to open this inquiry
into the deaths
of 14 persons by firearms
in this county.
Who wants to speak to
the violators of these crimes?
Well, I do, Sheriff.
I'm a lawyer acting
for Mr. John Tunstall,
and we have already registered
that Major Murphy
has openly declared war
on my client.
Sheriff, you don't have
to listen
to this Santa Fe law-speak.
All right?
We don't need lawyers
in Lincoln County.
We're perfectly capable
of sorting out our difficulties
all by ourselves.
Mr. Dolan, the law has to be
respected at all times.
No one can run roughshod
over it.
Do you have any idea why
these people were killed?
No, sir.
These killings,
they were nothing to do
with The House
or Mr. Murphy personally.
He was just as shocked
as everyone else
to hear about them.
Major Murphy is
an interested party.
It's obvious that he wanted
these farmers and their families
run off the land,
one way or another.
They were random shootings
by persons unknown.
Probably some criminal gang just
passing through Lincoln County.
There is indeed a criminal gang
operating inside Lincoln County,
and it's our contention that
The House pays them
for their services.
You got any proof there,
Mr. McSween?
Hmm?
Not yet.
Yeah.
Do you think you should get
Colonel Dudley up at the fort
involved in this, Sheriff?
No, I do not.
This is a civil matter,
and before I do anything else,
my deputies and I
will make inquiries
to determine the facts.
Thank you for your time,
gentlemen.
This meeting is concluded.
My good friend,
Jose Chavez y Chavez...
they killed his sons.
He is so sad.
Está muy desesperado.
His whole family...gone.
I understand, Señor Baca.
It's a terrible crime.
Terrible crime.
We're friends, right?
Claro.
I've always told you
the truth, yes?
Sí.
Men who killed Chavez y Chavez's
sons were hired
by the Englishman,
John Tunstall.
Do you know who that is?
Sí,I know who he is,
but I never thought...
Now, he's trying to drive me
out of business.
Which is...
It's gonna affect you.
Because you and me, we have
a business together, no?
Sí.
You want to keep it
that way, yes?
Sí.
So we don't want any trouble
with any of your people.
No trouble.
So, what I want you to do is,
I want you to tell everyone
that those shootings had
nothing to do with me,
they had everything to do
with the Englishman.
Will you do that for me?
Sí.
I don't want any trouble.
Good.
We'll send flowers
to the funeral.
Those poor boys.
Why do things have to be like
this these days, my old friend?
Why?
I agree.
Things used to be
so peaceful here.
This was a beautiful place.
And it'll be
a beautiful place again.
Believe me, my friend.
Soon as we get rid
of that Englishman.
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Do you see those stars
up there, Billy?
You are just like one
of those stars.
You can burn so bright.
Those are bright,
burning stars up there.
They reflect the light...
that's in you.
Just a minute.
Easy, boy.
Adios.
Buenas noches.
Señoritadel Tobosco.
Perdón, Señorita.
Wait a minute.
Who are you?
I'm Billy.
I just wanted
to introduce myself.
Well, that is not
a very good reason
to ambush someone in the street.
Do you have another motive?
I'd like to see you again.
Why?
Step away, friend.
You're annoying the Señorita.
Gracias, Señorita.
Did you imagine I had no idea
of what happens in this town?
Shame on you.
You may see me again.
If you wish.
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We're meeting
at McSween's tomorrow.
Are you with us?
Mr. Tunstall.
Gentlemen.
There is little doubt
we are now as good
as at war with Major Murphy
and The House.
So far, in this
commercial conflict,
the law has not been
on our side.
I think we all know
the reason for that.
Yes. The Rings.
Murphy has powerful friends
in important places,
but that doesn't mean
he isn't vulnerable.
His business is failing,
partly through our own efforts.
It's really a house of cards.
You take away a couple
of the bottom cards,
the whole house starts to fall.
We can take them to court
for their illegal activities.
The way they cheat the army
with their beef rations,
their tyrannical attitude
to their farmers.
I'm already preparing
the papers,
but there's no point
going to court in Santa Fe.
The head of the Santa Fe Ring
is a man called Thomas Catron,
and he turns out to be
a good friend of Major Murphy.
Meanwhile, The House is
hiring more guns.
I'm afraid that's true.
I've heard of the recruitment
of another six sharp-shooters,
joining those already
in Murphy's employ.
This war is never going to be
won just in the courts.
No.
The truth is,
all our lives are at risk.
If we are to fight this war,
more blood will be spilled.
We'll hire more guns ourselves.
But we'll need an advantage
to survive this.
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Mr. Tunstall.
I'm ready to go to work.
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Where you been, Billy?
Around.
Yeah. And where's that?
I came to tell you something.
I'm quitting
Major Murphy's payroll.
I've accepted a job
with the Englishman, Tunstall.
I'm leaving today.
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Well, you are a little piece
of shit, ain't you?
Huh.
What'd I say? Hmm?
Billy, I'm your oldest friend.
We've ridden together
a long time.
We had some good times,
we had some bad times,
but our friendship...
has always remained.
I can't believe that
you're gonna quit on me now.
It don't make any sense.
I'm sorry, Jesse.
This wasn't an easy decision
to make.
I've made up my mind.
Yeah.
That you're a traitor
and our enemy.
I just came here
to tell you in person.
Some of us have been friends.
When this is all done,
we can be friends again.
Is that what you're hoping?
That we're gonna be friends?
Do you really think we're just
gonna let you leave?
- After what you've just done?
- Boys, boys.
We've all slept, starved,
fought with The Kid.
See, he's trusted himself
amongst us.
He didn't sneak out.
He came right out and told us.
Let him go his way.
Our time will come.
Yeah. It will.
Yah! Yah, yah!
Chickenshit.
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My family came
to America on the promise
of just and fair treatment
for all.
I wanna believe that promise.
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