The Young Riders (1989–1992): Season 2, Episode 19 - The Noble Chase - full transcript
Hickok and his long-time nemesis, a bounty hunter, lock horns as they bring a bank robber to justice.
Ain't she the prettiest
thing you ever seen?
I'll say.
I ain't been able to take
my eyes off her all day.
What are you talking about?
I'm the one that told you
about her.
Kid, jawing at the mouth
and laying claim to something
ain't the same thing.
Besides, when William f. Cody
sees something he wants,
there ain't nothing gonna
hold him back from getting it.
- Well, hold on to this.
- Ughh!
Mr. Tomkins, how much
did you say you wanted
for that saddle?
$50 and it's yours.
I'll give you
$60, Mr. Tomkins.
Well, now, Mr. Cody,
it looks like you done
bought yourself a saddle.
- All right,
thank you, sir.
- Thank you.
Yes, sir, can I help you?
Wait a minute, tomkins.
You said $50 and that
saddle is mine.
Free enterprise, son.
It's the foundation of
the American dream.
The warrant says
he's the fella behind
these bank robberies.
It says also the governor
don't trust no one else
but you to handle it.
There's $72
and 28 cents.
I'll give you $78 and 53 cents.
I told you, kid.
When William f. Cody
wants something, he gets it.
Cody, let's see the color
of your money.
As soon as I get back
from the bank.
In the meantime, you can go
ahead and wrap her up for me.
Why is it that when men
talk about their dogs,
it's always "he" this
and "he" that,
but when it comes to
their guns and saddles,
it's always "she"?
I'll tell you, Lou,
men like their dogs.
But they love their
saddles and guns.
- Hello, Mr. Cody.
- Good afternoon.
I'd like to make a withdrawal.
How much would you like?
All of it. $78 and 53 cents.
You sure?
I can't say I'd advise
closing out your account.
Well, I don't know about you,
but I'm gonna keep my money
in my sock from now on.
Lord knows you ain't
hurting for room there,
seeing how your foot's
usually in your mouth.
Yes, sir, can I help you?
We've got a little problem.
Uh... uh, just a second,
Mr. Cody.
Stand still, Sonny,
and you'll live to
talk about it.
Damn it,
governor phelan. You've got to
listen to the voice of reason.
Territorial secretary
or not, Brad,
don't you come screaming to me
about the voice of reason.
I sure hope that doesn't
happen here.
Yeah, well,
hope ain't known for its high
probability of return.
Well, I don't know about you,
that's the fourth bank
to be hit this month.
Barnett said they folded
right after the robberies.
Yeah, like a pair of deuces
against a full house.
I sure hope that doesn't
happen here.
Good afternoon, Oscar.
Teaspoon, I don't know
what to do.
There ain't enough in here
to give these people
10 cents on the dollar.
You want that to read
dead or alive, sir?
Well, alive, of course.
Seeing how your foot's
usually in your mouth.
Good afternoon, Oscar.
Teaspoon, I don't know
what to do.
There ain't enough in here
to give these people
10 cents on the dollar.
Marshal, help us out here.
Is there anything, uh, I can do?
- Find the men who did this.
- I mean in the meantime.
I gotta say something
to these people.
Well, tell them to pray
for a miracle, teaspoon,
'cause otherwise, this bank
is gonna fold.
Marshal?
What did he say, marshal?
Marshal, are we gonna
get that money?
Will we get our money back?
Damn it,
governor phelan. You've got to
listen to the voice of reason.
Who's it from?
I don't know. It doesn't say.
It's postmarked in indigo Wells.
Don't you come screaming to me
about the voice of reason.
Now, I know how serious
this situation is.
But I cannot go
ordering warrants on
your cursory suspicions!
It's no suspicion, sir.
The one common link between
the banking operations
was the holding company
that owned them.
And lon chase,
the treasurer in charge
of their accounts.
Well, he doesn't look much
like a bank robber, does he?
No, he don't.
This ought to bring every
bounty hunter west of
the Mississippi down on him.
You ain't saying some
pencil-pusher is behind
all these robberies, are you?
It's the only
rational explanation.
Well, how do we know
this fella chase hasn't just
taken a few days off?
- Uh, maybe we should wait
and see what's...
- Wait?
Wait for what?
Wait for all the depositors
who have lost money to pull up
stakes and move back east?
Wait for the four towns
that have been hit to
dry up and blow away?
You wait any longer,
and you send a message
to this country
that this territory
isn't safe to live in.
Okay, you made your point.
Issue the warrant,
marshal steiger.
And put a $500 reward
out on chase's capture.
$500? Now, hold on, Brad.
You know, a warrant's
one thing, but if you think
for one minute...
Just the same amount of
money he had in the bank
before it got robbed.
I heard about that.
The same thing
happened to barnett.
Well, who do you think it was?
Well, alive, of course.
What good is finding him
gonna do if he's dead?
This ought to bring every
bounty hunter west of
the Mississippi down on him.
There you go.
It's postmarked in indigo Wells.
I know, I know.
I'm opening it.
Woo.
Cody...
I got a letter for you.
The weird thing is, there
wasn't no note or nothing.
Just the same amount of
money he had in the bank
before it got robbed.
It says also the governor
don't trust no one else
but you to handle it.
Well, that's just 'cause
he don't know you yet.
$78...
Fifty-three cents.
No, but I got
the sneaking suspicion
I'm about to.
Well, I figure that's
as good a place as any
to start looking.
What is it exactly
I'll be looking for?
Remember, Jimmy,
getting to him is one thing.
It's another thing
getting to him first.
Well, who do you think it was?
What's it say?
You ever been
over to indigo Wells?
No, but I got
the sneaking suspicion
I'm about to.
What is it exactly
I'll be looking for?
For a Mr. Lon chase.
Everything's got a price,
the money people got
in their pockets ain't
gonna buy 'em much.
No telling how
folks will respond.
Well, he doesn't look much
like a bank robber, does he?
Lon chase.
$500.
Alive?
Well, that's just 'cause
he don't know you yet.
Besides, I gotta stick
around Sweetwater.
How come?
Well, things are likely
to get kinda crazy.
Everything's got a price,
No, he don't.
But then, uh...
I don't look much
like a lady's man, do I?
Great.
The genius is back.
I don't look much
like a lady's man, do I?
So what do I do with
this guy if I'm lucky enough
to find him?
You send a note to
marshal steiger
as soon as you got him.
Take him over to walnut creek.
Steiger will meet you there
and take him into custody.
Teaspoon, why do I get
this sick feeling in my gut
that this ain't gonna be
as easy as it seems?
'Cause you're a natural
born pessimist, son.
Does, uh...
This make you feel
a little better?
$500?
Remember, Jimmy,
getting to him is one thing.
Two times four is eight.
Two times eight is 16.
It's another thing
getting to him first.
I'll get to him.
Alive?
Lon chase.
Comes naturally
on his wedding night.
And my daddy says
the trick to adding
is all in your fingers.
The school teacher?
You sure that was
the only person sending to
Sweetwater last week?
Well, old Mrs. Tayback
sent off a small parcel
about a month ago, but...
Two times four is eight.
The school teacher?
What was his name?
Michael Nielsen.
Thank you.
Well, old Mrs. Tayback
sent off a small parcel
about a month ago, but...
What was his name?
Two times 64 is 128.
Well done.
Now you can multiply
as well as add.
Two times 32 is 64.
Two times 64 is 128.
Let me explain what I mean.
What would you all say
if I told you
that I can read your minds?
Two times eight is 16.
Two times 16 is 32.
Two times 32 is 64.
Any number from one to 100
and write it down.
Now fold it up
and give it to Mary.
Now you can multiply
as well as add.
My daddy says the only thing
a man needs to know
about multiplying
comes naturally
on his wedding night.
Let me explain what I mean.
And add 10 to it.
And my daddy says
the trick to adding
is all in your fingers.
And my daddy says,
men lie but numbers don't.
Now fold it up
and give it to Mary.
You did it. You read my mind.
No, I lied.
See, it's called algebra.
That I can read your minds?
You'd be telling a lie.
Is that so?
Well, let's see...
Um, pick a number.
Any number from one to 100
and write it down.
Your original number was...
Five.
He got it.
Now think on that number.
Think real hard.
Forty.
Your original number was...
Hi, how are you?
Add another five.
Multiply it all by two
and tell me what you got.
See, it's called algebra.
And x marks the spot.
Oh, this guy's better
than you think, hickok.
You can't keep a hold on him.
And x marks the spot.
Boo.
Colter, what the hell
are you doing?
Well, I've been longing
to see your face on
one of these, hickok.
I should have known
you'd be in on this.
Hi, how are you?
Mr. Nielsen, right?
I should have known
you'd be in on this.
Like a mountain man
on a mail-order bride.
More like a snake on a rock.
Colter, what the hell
are you doing?
Well, I've been longing
to see your face on
one of these, hickok.
We take him in together
and I collect the bounty.
Or I'm gonna stop
trying so damn hard
and back-shoot him.
You leave this one for me.
You can't keep a hold on him.
Then I suppose it wasn't
awfully smart of you to
start a scene like that
when you could have grabbed him.
Damn. I never figured you
for the bounty-hunting type.
Yeah.
Except, uh, you ain't
gonna find him now that
he knows we're around.
Now...
You got yourself
a choice, hickok.
Except, uh, you ain't
gonna find him now that
he knows we're around.
Besides, I know
where he's holed up
and, uh, you don't.
Let me put something on.
Now...
You got yourself
a choice, hickok.
I'm getting tired of this one.
We take him in together
and I collect the bounty.
I'll kill him
for the sport of it.
Jake, money's
too important to you.
Or I'm gonna stop
trying so damn hard
and back-shoot him.
The poster says
you have to bring him in
alive to take the bounty.
I'll kill him
for the sport of it.
James hickok.
The James hickok?
Terrific. This is great.
- Where are we going?
- Walnut creek.
All right.
I'll be right with you.
Let me put something on.
Yeah?
Letter for you.
Well, just, uh, slide it
under the door, please.
Hand-delivery, Mr. Nielsen.
All right.
No, there ain't no way i'm
going to spend another night
freezing out in the plains.
A rugged man, are you?
I didn't think so.
What can I do for you?
You can come quietly,
Mr. Chase.
So it seems. How does it feel?
- Real good.
- I'm happy for you.
Who's your friend?
James hickok.
Uh, do me a favor and send
word to marshal steiger
that I'll have chase
in walnut creek
the day after tomorrow.
Come on, let's go.
- Where are we going?
- Walnut creek.
No, I mean now.
The sheriff will take care
of you for the night.
We'll leave in the morning.
Parents trust me
with their children.
I teach them how to count.
Save your breath.
I didn't think so.
It looks good to me, hickok.
You'll be here for him
in the morning?
Yeah, first thing.
Uh, do me a favor and send
word to marshal steiger
ah, look, I don't suppose
it would do any good
to convince you that you've
got the wrong man, would it?
I'm a teacher, that's all.
I'm no criminal.
Parents trust me
with their children.
It looks good to me, hickok.
You'll be here for him
in the morning?
- I never would have guessed.
- Imagine that.
Chase, we'll see you
in the morning, huh?
It's a dream come true.
I hope I get to sleep tonight.
I appreciate your help.
Amazing.
A criminal like this just
floating around indigo Wells,
right in front of our eyes.
- I never would have guessed.
- Imagine that.
Chase, we'll see you
in the morning, huh?
Can't wait, hickok.
The thought of riding with a
famous gunfighter like you...
So, what now, hickok?
Well, we ought to get a room
at the hotel for the night.
Sorry, I'm flat broke.
Yes, I am a little hungry.
Thanks for asking.
You can make it
through the night without.
There's only enough here
for the two of us.
So, what now, hickok?
Sorry, I'm flat broke.
Well, then I guess you're
sleeping on the floor.
How are the steaks, boys?
Fine, chase.
I, uh, got my mind on
taking my ward out a little
earlier than I thought.
You, uh, think
you can see to that?
I appreciate your help.
Yes, I am a little hungry.
Thanks for asking.
How are the steaks, boys?
Oh, that's good.
But, um, seeing as how
prison camp might be
a little further off
Sheriff, things are about to
turn ugly at the saloon.
Dave tisdale said something
about bill Humphrey's lady.
Well, Humphrey's got
his gun out.
There's only enough here
for the two of us.
Besides, they'll feed you well
enough at the prison camp.
A plate to lick?
But, um, seeing as how
prison camp might be
a little further off
than any of us can predict,
maybe you could see it
in your hearts to save me
a scrap or two.
No!
Well, Humphrey's got
his gun out.
Yeah, I'm coming, coming.
Oh, a crazy town
you got yourself here, deputy.
Evening.
Deputy marshal James hickok.
I, uh, got my mind on
taking my ward out a little
earlier than I thought.
Come on, colter.
Are you really happy?
I ain't in a killing mood,
but you keep this
"happy" crap up and...
I thought so.
You, uh, think
you can see to that?
Colter, are you happy?
Colter!
Damn it!
What are we doing?
Oh!
Colter, are you happy?
Not another word
out of you, chase.
Come on, colter.
Are you really happy?
But you keep this
"happy" crap up and...
You know I'm going to
have to do it, don't you?
- What's that?
- Slip out on you again.
That's why
you're so angry, isn't it?
Oh!
Nice day.
Ahh... come on,
let's get out of here.
We need supplies.
I'm going to tie you up in
a room for a couple of hours.
Um-um.
All right, get on.
Uh, we'll be more comfortable
in the buckboard.
Need some help?
Oh, god!
Did you have to do that?
Ahh... come on,
let's get out of here.
Oh, god!
Did you have to do that?
Once again, if you don't mind.
Come on.
Uh, we'll be more comfortable
in the buckboard.
- Mount up.
- Okay, okay.
I just want to make you happy.
And don't even
think about running.
Um-um.
Turn around.
Whoa! Whoa!
The object is to
stay on the horse.
Now, tell him that.
I just want to make you happy.
Whoa! Whoa!
The object is to
stay on the horse.
Whoa! Whoa, boy!
Whoa! Whoa! Stop!
Whaaa-ha-ha-ho! Whoa!
Whoa! Oh...
Come on.
You got it?
- Yeah.
- Oh.
Whoa! Whoa, boy!
Whoa! Whoa! Stop!
Whaaa-ha-ha-ho! Whoa!
Are you happy? You know?
Are you a happy man?
What kind of a question is that?
Well, maybe it's crazy,
seeing how we barely
know each other.
Get in.
Yeah, right.
Are you happy?
The warrant said,
"alive", remember?
All right, you win.
Get in the buckboard.
- You suppose you are?
- Yes!
Okay. Okay, that's all
I wanted to know.
Great.
The genius is back.
- Be quiet.
- No, I mean it. This is great.
Um, we have so much
to talk about, still.
Enough!
Are you happy?
What was that?
Are you happy? You know?
Are you a happy man?
Well, maybe it's crazy,
seeing how we barely
know each other.
I don't know, I'm curious.
I mean, you being
a gunfighter and all.
Living at death's door...
Yes! Okay? I suppose I am.
- You suppose you are?
- Yes!
Where's chase?
Get him over here.
What is it that makes you happy?
Get off.
Hi! How are you?
- Oh, god!
- Shut up!
Chase!
Chase!
Enough!
Hi! How are you?
Read any good books lately?
Drop your guns, hickok.
Read any good books lately?
Shut up, chase.
He's fine.
He ain't going nowhere.
I shouldn't have made it
so easy for you to catch up
in the first place.
And start walking.
What?
You heard me. Start walking.
You crossed me
for the last time.
Last time I crossed you?
Who the hell is that?
Colter, my gun! My gun!
He's got your horse.
He could have
a dozen horses... hey!
Giddup. Giddup.
I shouldn't have made it
so easy for you to catch up
in the first place.
I wouldn't be in this mess.
If you would have made
a little less noise making
your presence known.
Well, you wouldn't have been
nearly as friendly.
Oh, come on, colter.
I'm taking him in myself.
James...
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
Chase, get over here.
Horses hate him.
- Get off my horse!
- Get on back!
- The hell you say!
- Get on back!
We ain't got time to argue.
I'm going to kill you, chase.
Men lie, numbers don't.
Is that what you say?
I'm not making no more
idle threats, chase.
- The next time, you're dead.
- Hey!
Cut him off around the bush.
I'll take the river.
My gun.
I got to get something
out of this.
You need the money.
Not this bad.
You need to eat.
Oh, really? Well, then why
were they shooting at me?
Mount up. And don't tell me
you don't like horses.
They don't like me.
I'm going to kill you, chase.
Right now.
Come on, colter, let him up.
The reward ain't no good dead.
Satisfaction will be
reward enough.
I got to get something
out of this.
You need to eat.
I'd rather starve to death.
- The next time, you're dead.
- Hey!
And deprive the world
of so great a mind?
Let him go, colter.
Come on, let him go.
Let him go.
Go get your horse.
We'll be in walnut creek
before you know it.
Hickok?
They don't want to
kill you, chase.
They just want the reward money.
Oh, really? Well, then why
were they shooting at me?
- Was that your men?
- No.
Then why'd you run off
like that, then?
They were two men
with large guns,
trying to kill me.
I don't have a gun.
You guys ran off.
You really need to ask.
They don't like me.
They just don't like
getting shot at, less.
Colter ought to be
pleasant company
for the rest of the ride.
To hell with the money,
I want him dead!
Chase knows enough
to put us all away,
that's what we should
be worried about.
Colter ought to be
pleasant company
for the rest of the ride.
A little bitter, was he?
Yeah, a little bit. Gaa!
That's what we should
be worried about.
So why didn't you make
the warrant dead or alive?
I would have if the governor
hadn't stepped in.
Hickok?
Barkeep, can I get a cheese
sandwich and a sarsaparilla?
I don't like cheese.
Chase!
I'm going to kill you!
If they kill him,
we'll never find out
where he hid the money.
To hell with the money,
I want him dead!
Yeah.
How much are you
asking for those
delicious looking steaks?
- $5.
- $5?
I would have if the governor
hadn't stepped in.
Besides, it's better this way.
With everyone knowing
chase did it,
some angry citizen
will kill him.
And it will never be
traced back to us.
I don't like cheese.
That's all right,
'cause you ain't eating it.
Well, not if you're willing
to wager two of your best
steaks against 50,
that I can read your mind.
- I warning you.
- How so?
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
Let me put forth
a proposition to you.
If you'd be so kind as to
advance me enough money
to have a decent meal...
Now, there's something
I wouldn't mind sinking
my teeth into.
James...
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
- I'd...
- Pretend it's a steak.
Okay?
Oh, that much imagination
I don't have.
If you'd be so kind as to
advance me enough money
to have a decent meal...
- I'd...
- Pretend it's a steak.
High, but, uh,
reasonable amount to
a starving man.
So, you want one or not?
Oh, that much imagination
I don't have.
Excuse me, barkeep.
Yeah.
Are you happy, hickok?
I thought we went
through this already.
No. No, you never
told me for sure.
Men were firing bullets
at us, remember?
- $5.
- $5?
High, but, uh,
reasonable amount to
a starving man.
So, you want one or not?
Two, for $50.
Chase...
You'd better
learn to add, mister.
Two steaks would be, uh, $10.
Well, not if you're willing
to wager two of your best
steaks against 50,
It doesn't do
a thing for me, chase.
When they talk about you,
after it's all over,
- i warning you.
- How so?
Pick any number
from one to hundred,
and I'll tell you what it is.
You're on.
You'd better learn
how to add, mister.
Men lie, numbers don't.
Is that what you say?
Oh...
Are you happy, hickok?
I'm serious.
I mean, yeah, I took the money.
So tell me, I'm serious.
Are you?
I told you before...
I suppose I am.
When they talk about you,
after it's all over,
what is it that
you want them to say?
You want them to talk about
how you shot 20-30 men?
I suppose I am.
Then what is it exactly
that makes you happy?
I don't know.
Come on, you must.
What are you getting
out of life that you want?
That, um, makes you feel good?
Is it the fame?
The legend of Wild Bill Hickok?
No.
The books about you?
The notoriety?
Come on, it must do
something for you?
It doesn't do
a thing for me, chase.
And I found out,
for a long time,
they were making
big contributions
to Bradley Davis'
political career.
I didn't do what they say I did.
I'm serious.
You want them to talk about
how you shot 20-30 men?
How you were
the fastest gun around?
None of that means
nothing to me?
What is it then?
Well...
That what I did was right.
I mean, yeah, I took the money.
But not that way, or for
the reasons that they say.
Well, then you got to
understand something, hickok.
I went over their books to
familiarize myself with
the way they do business.
And I found out,
for a long time,
they were making
big contributions
to Bradley Davis'
political career.
So?
So?
What was that?
I don't know.
When I first got the
job at the holding company,
I went over their books to
familiarize myself with
the way they do business.
Hungry?
To begin with,
political contributions
are no kind of investment
for a bank to be making
with it's depositor's money.
Especially when
they're being made
- secretary Davis?
- The very same.
The mastermind behind
the scheme to bleed
the banks dry
and blame their collapse
on a series of staged
bank robberies.
Mmm-hmm. I told you
you'd get it in a second.
Until chase robs
everybody blind.
So?
To begin with,
political contributions
are no kind of investment
The mastermind behind
the scheme to bleed
the banks dry
and blame their collapse
on a series of staged
bank robberies.
Especially when
they're being made
to the holding company's
largest, single,
silent partner.
So, you're saying
that the banks didn't
even have any money.
A pittance next to
what was supposed to be.
The bulk was already siphoned
into their secret accounts.
Just kidding.
So, you're saying
that the banks didn't
even have any money.
Be patient.
You're an intelligent boy,
you'll get it a second.
You, I'm not too sure about.
The bulk was already siphoned
into their secret accounts.
So, the robberies were made
to cover up the theft.
Mmm-hmm. I told you
you'd get it in a second.
Until I met you.
And I had a list
of all the depositors.
I took the money, all of it.
Well, now that
there's a warrant out,
he won't have to.
I'm sure there's plenty of
honest citizens that'll be
willing to do that for him.
Until chase robs
everybody blind.
I did what was right.
I had access
to all their accounts,
including secretary Davis'.
And I had a list
of all the depositors.
I took the money, all of it.
And I started to
give it back to the citizens
who trusted the banks with it
in the first place.
What are you going to do?
Mount up.
Get you to walnut creek.
Who trusted the banks with it
in the first place.
I'm sure there's plenty of
honest citizens that'll be
willing to do that for him.
You got some imagination, chase.
We're six hours
out of walnut creek,
and then we're done.
We can go our separate ways.
Hickok, please.
Well?
Well, what?
What are you going to do?
Hickok, I'm not pulling
anything on you.
I'm serious, and I can prove it.
Look, they'll kill me,
and you know it.
Secretary Davis
won't take that chance.
Well, now that
there's a warrant out,
he won't have to.
Well, I'm sure they'll be
equally pleased to
keep him company.
Now, let's get
a move on, friends,
or we're going to be late
for my "fair trial."
Hickok, please.
I sent William f. Cody
$78 and 53 cents.
Sound at all familiar to you?
We're six hours
out of walnut creek,
and then we're done.
I'm serious, and I can prove it.
You're wasting your time, chase.
You say you ride
out of Sweetwater?
I sent William f. Cody
$78 and 53 cents.
What?
Nothing, hickok. Forget it.
You know you ought to be
proud, Mr. Colter.
Chase has done ruined
a lot of people's lives.
I mean, just 'cause
a few hundred people
figure I ruined their lives
is no reason to suspect
that they'd try to kill me.
And certainly,
the secretary Davis won't mind
giving up
his political aspirations
to move into
the territorial prison.
Nothing, hickok. Forget it.
This isn't your problem.
Sorry for all the trouble.
I mean you're right!
I mean, just 'cause
a few hundred people
figure I ruined their lives
lon chase.
You've done a fine thing here.
Mr., uh...
Colter. Jake colter.
And as far as
his, uh, ruthless
partners are concerned,
well, I'm sure they'll be
equally pleased to
keep him company.
Well here he is,
signed, sealed and delivered.
Well, how about that?
Lon chase.
Well, that's all of it.
Well, I guess
I can be going, then.
Thanks for the memories, chase.
Or we're going to be late
for my "fair trial."
Well here he is,
signed, sealed and delivered.
Deputy, lock the suspect up.
Money, right.
Colter. Jake colter.
Yeah. Marshal steiger himself
is due to come back and take
custody of him this afternoon.
Mighty important to him,
I guess.
Yeah, so it seems.
Deputy, lock the suspect up.
Chase has done ruined
a lot of people's lives.
Well, the truth is,
is I did it for the money.
Money, right.
Afternoon.
What can I do for you?
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
Mr. Steiger! It's a pleasure
to meet you, sir.
Thanks for the memories, chase.
Oh, don't thank me, colter.
Really.
I'll always Cherish the time
we spent together.
Well, that's all of it.
Well, well, been trying on my
Patience waiting for this day.
That there's him, sir.
Your deputy told me
you've got Mr. Chase.
Yes, sir. Right this way.
Afternoon, marshal.
Afternoon.
What can I do for you?
No offense taken.
See, I'm telling the truth.
You sure?
Mr. Steiger! It's a pleasure
to meet you, sir.
The pleasure is
all mine, marshal.
Your deputy told me
you've got Mr. Chase.
Good to see you
smiling again, colter.
Well, well, been trying on my
Patience waiting for this day.
You don't need me
to meet hickok, do you?
You're a big boy.
You can handle it yourself.
I need you,
in case he don't show.
Because if you're lying,
and you drug us out here
for nothing,
you ain't going to get
much chance to speak
for yourself later on.
Yes. Can I go now?
Not until we meet hickok.
You don't need me
to meet hickok, do you?
You're a big boy.
Good to see you
smiling again, colter.
Any last thoughts, chase?
Hmm? Anything you want to
tell me for sure?
Because if you're lying,
and you drug us out here
for nothing,
No.
That ain't a threat.
No offense taken.
See, I'm telling the truth.
Our necks are on the line here.
Chase don't know
we even robbed the banks.
It don't matter.
If he goes to trial,
secretary Davis is finished.
I told you before,
Davis don't care about
nobody but himself.
Our necks are on the line here.
We understand
you've got lon chase.
- I did.
- You did?
Where's he now?
I need you,
in case he don't show.
Ain't too late
to turn you back in.
As soon as I get my bounty.
You did it for the money?
That hurts me, colter.
And all this time,
I... I thought there
was a friendship
this ain't going to work.
Where's he now?
Who the hell are you?
Assistant territorial
marshal steiger.
And don't you think
for one second he won't
take us all down with him.
Good day.
If he goes to trial,
secretary Davis is finished.
And don't you think
for one second he won't
take us all down with him.
Assistant territorial
marshal steiger.
This here's my deputy.
You're marshal steiger?
Boys, what can I do for you?
We understand
you've got lon chase.
How are we going to
get out of this one, hickok?
And all this time,
I... I thought there
was a friendship
budding between you and me.
Great!
Great!
You try to do a good thing,
and it comes back
to haunt you.
Well, that's that.
Everyone happy?
Delighted. Can I go now?
As soon as I get my bounty.
At least you'll die a rich man.
Damn it, we're going to
die out here.
At least you'll die a rich man.
Yeah, but you had to come up
with your little plan to wrap
things up nice and pretty.
Yes, that's because you
wouldn't listen, unless
I promised to get your money.
I'm low on shots.
The rest of mine's
are in the wagon.
Yaa!
Campaign donations.
Returning the money.
Arranging the robberies...
Lies.
Doing the right thing.
Yaa!
Chase!
Yes, that's because you
wouldn't listen, unless
I promised to get your money.
Now, we could have
just let him go.
I knew it, hickok.
I never should have
listened to you.
We should have
just turned him in.
Don't give me that, colter.
You bought his story just
as much as I did.
Yeah, but you had to come up
with your little plan to wrap
things up nice and pretty.
Hickok, we don't die here.
I'm going to kill you.
Great, they're coming closer.
He was lying the whole time.
What the hell's going on?
I don't know.
Doing the right thing.
One big, bumpy ride
that's going to leave us
thrown out of the saddle.
He was lying the whole time.
The story about
the territorial secretary,
lies.
Men who run the bank, lies.
Campaign donations.
Returning the money.
One big, bumpy ride
that's going to leave us
thrown out of the saddle.
I'm going up
to get the reloads,
so help me, god.
Hickok, we don't die here.
I'm going to kill you.
It's chase!
Chase!
What?
Enough!
Drop your guns!
I don't know.
Get my rifle!
It ain't here!
Where'd it go?
Drop 'em. Drop your guns.
All right, just stop shooting.
Chase!
Who the hell are you?
You three come on down here.
Well, chase, it sounds
like a good deal.
Tell what you know
about secretary Davis
and the bank men.
- Yeah...
- Give the money to the law
to return to the citizens,
you three come on down here.
Who the hell are you?
It don't matter.
Chase, you seen
these men before?
Well, chase, it sounds
like a good deal.
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
Is that so?
Thank you.
It's been good knowing you.
Never boring in any case.
Drop 'em. Drop your guns.
Oh, god.
Identify yourselves.
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
- Yeah...
- Give the money to the law
to return to the citizens,
and you'll walk away a free man.
For a moment there, hickok,
I thought the party was over.
What made you believe me?
Something inside told me that
it was the right thing to do.
$100 ought to last you until
you get back on your feet.
Look, I want to thank you
for helping me out.
Uh, I'd be a dead man,
otherwise.
Yeah... it wasn't nothing.
For a moment there, hickok,
I thought the party was over.
Look, I told you before,
you've got nothing to
worry about.
Look, I want to thank you
for helping me out.
Never boring in any case.
I'll see ya.
Well, well.
What's left to say?
Yeah... it wasn't nothing.
You're too modest, hickok.
What made you believe me?
$100 ought to last you until
you get back on your feet.
Oh, Jake!
And a lot of wealth
to redistribute.
Guess I'll be seeing you.
You watch out
for yourself, chase.
Well, well.
What's left to say?
You're going to need something
to tide you over, and, uh...
I figured the reward money
would help you.
Go away?
Right.
Chase...
You're going to need something
to tide you over, and, uh...
Can I call you Jake?
This is wonderful.
How can I thank you?
Marshal steiger,
are you a happy man?
This is wonderful.
How can I thank you?
Just leave,
before I change my mind.
Well, I've got a territorial
secretary and his cronies
to bring to justice,
and a lot of wealth
to redistribute.
What?
You watch out
for yourself, chase.
Oh, I don't think
I'll have a problem.
Yeah, well...
What?
That's an odd gesture
coming from you, Jake.
Yeah, well...
thing you ever seen?
I'll say.
I ain't been able to take
my eyes off her all day.
What are you talking about?
I'm the one that told you
about her.
Kid, jawing at the mouth
and laying claim to something
ain't the same thing.
Besides, when William f. Cody
sees something he wants,
there ain't nothing gonna
hold him back from getting it.
- Well, hold on to this.
- Ughh!
Mr. Tomkins, how much
did you say you wanted
for that saddle?
$50 and it's yours.
I'll give you
$60, Mr. Tomkins.
Well, now, Mr. Cody,
it looks like you done
bought yourself a saddle.
- All right,
thank you, sir.
- Thank you.
Yes, sir, can I help you?
Wait a minute, tomkins.
You said $50 and that
saddle is mine.
Free enterprise, son.
It's the foundation of
the American dream.
The warrant says
he's the fella behind
these bank robberies.
It says also the governor
don't trust no one else
but you to handle it.
There's $72
and 28 cents.
I'll give you $78 and 53 cents.
I told you, kid.
When William f. Cody
wants something, he gets it.
Cody, let's see the color
of your money.
As soon as I get back
from the bank.
In the meantime, you can go
ahead and wrap her up for me.
Why is it that when men
talk about their dogs,
it's always "he" this
and "he" that,
but when it comes to
their guns and saddles,
it's always "she"?
I'll tell you, Lou,
men like their dogs.
But they love their
saddles and guns.
- Hello, Mr. Cody.
- Good afternoon.
I'd like to make a withdrawal.
How much would you like?
All of it. $78 and 53 cents.
You sure?
I can't say I'd advise
closing out your account.
Well, I don't know about you,
but I'm gonna keep my money
in my sock from now on.
Lord knows you ain't
hurting for room there,
seeing how your foot's
usually in your mouth.
Yes, sir, can I help you?
We've got a little problem.
Uh... uh, just a second,
Mr. Cody.
Stand still, Sonny,
and you'll live to
talk about it.
Damn it,
governor phelan. You've got to
listen to the voice of reason.
Territorial secretary
or not, Brad,
don't you come screaming to me
about the voice of reason.
I sure hope that doesn't
happen here.
Yeah, well,
hope ain't known for its high
probability of return.
Well, I don't know about you,
that's the fourth bank
to be hit this month.
Barnett said they folded
right after the robberies.
Yeah, like a pair of deuces
against a full house.
I sure hope that doesn't
happen here.
Good afternoon, Oscar.
Teaspoon, I don't know
what to do.
There ain't enough in here
to give these people
10 cents on the dollar.
You want that to read
dead or alive, sir?
Well, alive, of course.
Seeing how your foot's
usually in your mouth.
Good afternoon, Oscar.
Teaspoon, I don't know
what to do.
There ain't enough in here
to give these people
10 cents on the dollar.
Marshal, help us out here.
Is there anything, uh, I can do?
- Find the men who did this.
- I mean in the meantime.
I gotta say something
to these people.
Well, tell them to pray
for a miracle, teaspoon,
'cause otherwise, this bank
is gonna fold.
Marshal?
What did he say, marshal?
Marshal, are we gonna
get that money?
Will we get our money back?
Damn it,
governor phelan. You've got to
listen to the voice of reason.
Who's it from?
I don't know. It doesn't say.
It's postmarked in indigo Wells.
Don't you come screaming to me
about the voice of reason.
Now, I know how serious
this situation is.
But I cannot go
ordering warrants on
your cursory suspicions!
It's no suspicion, sir.
The one common link between
the banking operations
was the holding company
that owned them.
And lon chase,
the treasurer in charge
of their accounts.
Well, he doesn't look much
like a bank robber, does he?
No, he don't.
This ought to bring every
bounty hunter west of
the Mississippi down on him.
You ain't saying some
pencil-pusher is behind
all these robberies, are you?
It's the only
rational explanation.
Well, how do we know
this fella chase hasn't just
taken a few days off?
- Uh, maybe we should wait
and see what's...
- Wait?
Wait for what?
Wait for all the depositors
who have lost money to pull up
stakes and move back east?
Wait for the four towns
that have been hit to
dry up and blow away?
You wait any longer,
and you send a message
to this country
that this territory
isn't safe to live in.
Okay, you made your point.
Issue the warrant,
marshal steiger.
And put a $500 reward
out on chase's capture.
$500? Now, hold on, Brad.
You know, a warrant's
one thing, but if you think
for one minute...
Just the same amount of
money he had in the bank
before it got robbed.
I heard about that.
The same thing
happened to barnett.
Well, who do you think it was?
Well, alive, of course.
What good is finding him
gonna do if he's dead?
This ought to bring every
bounty hunter west of
the Mississippi down on him.
There you go.
It's postmarked in indigo Wells.
I know, I know.
I'm opening it.
Woo.
Cody...
I got a letter for you.
The weird thing is, there
wasn't no note or nothing.
Just the same amount of
money he had in the bank
before it got robbed.
It says also the governor
don't trust no one else
but you to handle it.
Well, that's just 'cause
he don't know you yet.
$78...
Fifty-three cents.
No, but I got
the sneaking suspicion
I'm about to.
Well, I figure that's
as good a place as any
to start looking.
What is it exactly
I'll be looking for?
Remember, Jimmy,
getting to him is one thing.
It's another thing
getting to him first.
Well, who do you think it was?
What's it say?
You ever been
over to indigo Wells?
No, but I got
the sneaking suspicion
I'm about to.
What is it exactly
I'll be looking for?
For a Mr. Lon chase.
Everything's got a price,
the money people got
in their pockets ain't
gonna buy 'em much.
No telling how
folks will respond.
Well, he doesn't look much
like a bank robber, does he?
Lon chase.
$500.
Alive?
Well, that's just 'cause
he don't know you yet.
Besides, I gotta stick
around Sweetwater.
How come?
Well, things are likely
to get kinda crazy.
Everything's got a price,
No, he don't.
But then, uh...
I don't look much
like a lady's man, do I?
Great.
The genius is back.
I don't look much
like a lady's man, do I?
So what do I do with
this guy if I'm lucky enough
to find him?
You send a note to
marshal steiger
as soon as you got him.
Take him over to walnut creek.
Steiger will meet you there
and take him into custody.
Teaspoon, why do I get
this sick feeling in my gut
that this ain't gonna be
as easy as it seems?
'Cause you're a natural
born pessimist, son.
Does, uh...
This make you feel
a little better?
$500?
Remember, Jimmy,
getting to him is one thing.
Two times four is eight.
Two times eight is 16.
It's another thing
getting to him first.
I'll get to him.
Alive?
Lon chase.
Comes naturally
on his wedding night.
And my daddy says
the trick to adding
is all in your fingers.
The school teacher?
You sure that was
the only person sending to
Sweetwater last week?
Well, old Mrs. Tayback
sent off a small parcel
about a month ago, but...
Two times four is eight.
The school teacher?
What was his name?
Michael Nielsen.
Thank you.
Well, old Mrs. Tayback
sent off a small parcel
about a month ago, but...
What was his name?
Two times 64 is 128.
Well done.
Now you can multiply
as well as add.
Two times 32 is 64.
Two times 64 is 128.
Let me explain what I mean.
What would you all say
if I told you
that I can read your minds?
Two times eight is 16.
Two times 16 is 32.
Two times 32 is 64.
Any number from one to 100
and write it down.
Now fold it up
and give it to Mary.
Now you can multiply
as well as add.
My daddy says the only thing
a man needs to know
about multiplying
comes naturally
on his wedding night.
Let me explain what I mean.
And add 10 to it.
And my daddy says
the trick to adding
is all in your fingers.
And my daddy says,
men lie but numbers don't.
Now fold it up
and give it to Mary.
You did it. You read my mind.
No, I lied.
See, it's called algebra.
That I can read your minds?
You'd be telling a lie.
Is that so?
Well, let's see...
Um, pick a number.
Any number from one to 100
and write it down.
Your original number was...
Five.
He got it.
Now think on that number.
Think real hard.
Forty.
Your original number was...
Hi, how are you?
Add another five.
Multiply it all by two
and tell me what you got.
See, it's called algebra.
And x marks the spot.
Oh, this guy's better
than you think, hickok.
You can't keep a hold on him.
And x marks the spot.
Boo.
Colter, what the hell
are you doing?
Well, I've been longing
to see your face on
one of these, hickok.
I should have known
you'd be in on this.
Hi, how are you?
Mr. Nielsen, right?
I should have known
you'd be in on this.
Like a mountain man
on a mail-order bride.
More like a snake on a rock.
Colter, what the hell
are you doing?
Well, I've been longing
to see your face on
one of these, hickok.
We take him in together
and I collect the bounty.
Or I'm gonna stop
trying so damn hard
and back-shoot him.
You leave this one for me.
You can't keep a hold on him.
Then I suppose it wasn't
awfully smart of you to
start a scene like that
when you could have grabbed him.
Damn. I never figured you
for the bounty-hunting type.
Yeah.
Except, uh, you ain't
gonna find him now that
he knows we're around.
Now...
You got yourself
a choice, hickok.
Except, uh, you ain't
gonna find him now that
he knows we're around.
Besides, I know
where he's holed up
and, uh, you don't.
Let me put something on.
Now...
You got yourself
a choice, hickok.
I'm getting tired of this one.
We take him in together
and I collect the bounty.
I'll kill him
for the sport of it.
Jake, money's
too important to you.
Or I'm gonna stop
trying so damn hard
and back-shoot him.
The poster says
you have to bring him in
alive to take the bounty.
I'll kill him
for the sport of it.
James hickok.
The James hickok?
Terrific. This is great.
- Where are we going?
- Walnut creek.
All right.
I'll be right with you.
Let me put something on.
Yeah?
Letter for you.
Well, just, uh, slide it
under the door, please.
Hand-delivery, Mr. Nielsen.
All right.
No, there ain't no way i'm
going to spend another night
freezing out in the plains.
A rugged man, are you?
I didn't think so.
What can I do for you?
You can come quietly,
Mr. Chase.
So it seems. How does it feel?
- Real good.
- I'm happy for you.
Who's your friend?
James hickok.
Uh, do me a favor and send
word to marshal steiger
that I'll have chase
in walnut creek
the day after tomorrow.
Come on, let's go.
- Where are we going?
- Walnut creek.
No, I mean now.
The sheriff will take care
of you for the night.
We'll leave in the morning.
Parents trust me
with their children.
I teach them how to count.
Save your breath.
I didn't think so.
It looks good to me, hickok.
You'll be here for him
in the morning?
Yeah, first thing.
Uh, do me a favor and send
word to marshal steiger
ah, look, I don't suppose
it would do any good
to convince you that you've
got the wrong man, would it?
I'm a teacher, that's all.
I'm no criminal.
Parents trust me
with their children.
It looks good to me, hickok.
You'll be here for him
in the morning?
- I never would have guessed.
- Imagine that.
Chase, we'll see you
in the morning, huh?
It's a dream come true.
I hope I get to sleep tonight.
I appreciate your help.
Amazing.
A criminal like this just
floating around indigo Wells,
right in front of our eyes.
- I never would have guessed.
- Imagine that.
Chase, we'll see you
in the morning, huh?
Can't wait, hickok.
The thought of riding with a
famous gunfighter like you...
So, what now, hickok?
Well, we ought to get a room
at the hotel for the night.
Sorry, I'm flat broke.
Yes, I am a little hungry.
Thanks for asking.
You can make it
through the night without.
There's only enough here
for the two of us.
So, what now, hickok?
Sorry, I'm flat broke.
Well, then I guess you're
sleeping on the floor.
How are the steaks, boys?
Fine, chase.
I, uh, got my mind on
taking my ward out a little
earlier than I thought.
You, uh, think
you can see to that?
I appreciate your help.
Yes, I am a little hungry.
Thanks for asking.
How are the steaks, boys?
Oh, that's good.
But, um, seeing as how
prison camp might be
a little further off
Sheriff, things are about to
turn ugly at the saloon.
Dave tisdale said something
about bill Humphrey's lady.
Well, Humphrey's got
his gun out.
There's only enough here
for the two of us.
Besides, they'll feed you well
enough at the prison camp.
A plate to lick?
But, um, seeing as how
prison camp might be
a little further off
than any of us can predict,
maybe you could see it
in your hearts to save me
a scrap or two.
No!
Well, Humphrey's got
his gun out.
Yeah, I'm coming, coming.
Oh, a crazy town
you got yourself here, deputy.
Evening.
Deputy marshal James hickok.
I, uh, got my mind on
taking my ward out a little
earlier than I thought.
Come on, colter.
Are you really happy?
I ain't in a killing mood,
but you keep this
"happy" crap up and...
I thought so.
You, uh, think
you can see to that?
Colter, are you happy?
Colter!
Damn it!
What are we doing?
Oh!
Colter, are you happy?
Not another word
out of you, chase.
Come on, colter.
Are you really happy?
But you keep this
"happy" crap up and...
You know I'm going to
have to do it, don't you?
- What's that?
- Slip out on you again.
That's why
you're so angry, isn't it?
Oh!
Nice day.
Ahh... come on,
let's get out of here.
We need supplies.
I'm going to tie you up in
a room for a couple of hours.
Um-um.
All right, get on.
Uh, we'll be more comfortable
in the buckboard.
Need some help?
Oh, god!
Did you have to do that?
Ahh... come on,
let's get out of here.
Oh, god!
Did you have to do that?
Once again, if you don't mind.
Come on.
Uh, we'll be more comfortable
in the buckboard.
- Mount up.
- Okay, okay.
I just want to make you happy.
And don't even
think about running.
Um-um.
Turn around.
Whoa! Whoa!
The object is to
stay on the horse.
Now, tell him that.
I just want to make you happy.
Whoa! Whoa!
The object is to
stay on the horse.
Whoa! Whoa, boy!
Whoa! Whoa! Stop!
Whaaa-ha-ha-ho! Whoa!
Whoa! Oh...
Come on.
You got it?
- Yeah.
- Oh.
Whoa! Whoa, boy!
Whoa! Whoa! Stop!
Whaaa-ha-ha-ho! Whoa!
Are you happy? You know?
Are you a happy man?
What kind of a question is that?
Well, maybe it's crazy,
seeing how we barely
know each other.
Get in.
Yeah, right.
Are you happy?
The warrant said,
"alive", remember?
All right, you win.
Get in the buckboard.
- You suppose you are?
- Yes!
Okay. Okay, that's all
I wanted to know.
Great.
The genius is back.
- Be quiet.
- No, I mean it. This is great.
Um, we have so much
to talk about, still.
Enough!
Are you happy?
What was that?
Are you happy? You know?
Are you a happy man?
Well, maybe it's crazy,
seeing how we barely
know each other.
I don't know, I'm curious.
I mean, you being
a gunfighter and all.
Living at death's door...
Yes! Okay? I suppose I am.
- You suppose you are?
- Yes!
Where's chase?
Get him over here.
What is it that makes you happy?
Get off.
Hi! How are you?
- Oh, god!
- Shut up!
Chase!
Chase!
Enough!
Hi! How are you?
Read any good books lately?
Drop your guns, hickok.
Read any good books lately?
Shut up, chase.
He's fine.
He ain't going nowhere.
I shouldn't have made it
so easy for you to catch up
in the first place.
And start walking.
What?
You heard me. Start walking.
You crossed me
for the last time.
Last time I crossed you?
Who the hell is that?
Colter, my gun! My gun!
He's got your horse.
He could have
a dozen horses... hey!
Giddup. Giddup.
I shouldn't have made it
so easy for you to catch up
in the first place.
I wouldn't be in this mess.
If you would have made
a little less noise making
your presence known.
Well, you wouldn't have been
nearly as friendly.
Oh, come on, colter.
I'm taking him in myself.
James...
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
Chase, get over here.
Horses hate him.
- Get off my horse!
- Get on back!
- The hell you say!
- Get on back!
We ain't got time to argue.
I'm going to kill you, chase.
Men lie, numbers don't.
Is that what you say?
I'm not making no more
idle threats, chase.
- The next time, you're dead.
- Hey!
Cut him off around the bush.
I'll take the river.
My gun.
I got to get something
out of this.
You need the money.
Not this bad.
You need to eat.
Oh, really? Well, then why
were they shooting at me?
Mount up. And don't tell me
you don't like horses.
They don't like me.
I'm going to kill you, chase.
Right now.
Come on, colter, let him up.
The reward ain't no good dead.
Satisfaction will be
reward enough.
I got to get something
out of this.
You need to eat.
I'd rather starve to death.
- The next time, you're dead.
- Hey!
And deprive the world
of so great a mind?
Let him go, colter.
Come on, let him go.
Let him go.
Go get your horse.
We'll be in walnut creek
before you know it.
Hickok?
They don't want to
kill you, chase.
They just want the reward money.
Oh, really? Well, then why
were they shooting at me?
- Was that your men?
- No.
Then why'd you run off
like that, then?
They were two men
with large guns,
trying to kill me.
I don't have a gun.
You guys ran off.
You really need to ask.
They don't like me.
They just don't like
getting shot at, less.
Colter ought to be
pleasant company
for the rest of the ride.
To hell with the money,
I want him dead!
Chase knows enough
to put us all away,
that's what we should
be worried about.
Colter ought to be
pleasant company
for the rest of the ride.
A little bitter, was he?
Yeah, a little bit. Gaa!
That's what we should
be worried about.
So why didn't you make
the warrant dead or alive?
I would have if the governor
hadn't stepped in.
Hickok?
Barkeep, can I get a cheese
sandwich and a sarsaparilla?
I don't like cheese.
Chase!
I'm going to kill you!
If they kill him,
we'll never find out
where he hid the money.
To hell with the money,
I want him dead!
Yeah.
How much are you
asking for those
delicious looking steaks?
- $5.
- $5?
I would have if the governor
hadn't stepped in.
Besides, it's better this way.
With everyone knowing
chase did it,
some angry citizen
will kill him.
And it will never be
traced back to us.
I don't like cheese.
That's all right,
'cause you ain't eating it.
Well, not if you're willing
to wager two of your best
steaks against 50,
that I can read your mind.
- I warning you.
- How so?
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
Let me put forth
a proposition to you.
If you'd be so kind as to
advance me enough money
to have a decent meal...
Now, there's something
I wouldn't mind sinking
my teeth into.
James...
I hope
you don't mind me
calling you James?
- I'd...
- Pretend it's a steak.
Okay?
Oh, that much imagination
I don't have.
If you'd be so kind as to
advance me enough money
to have a decent meal...
- I'd...
- Pretend it's a steak.
High, but, uh,
reasonable amount to
a starving man.
So, you want one or not?
Oh, that much imagination
I don't have.
Excuse me, barkeep.
Yeah.
Are you happy, hickok?
I thought we went
through this already.
No. No, you never
told me for sure.
Men were firing bullets
at us, remember?
- $5.
- $5?
High, but, uh,
reasonable amount to
a starving man.
So, you want one or not?
Two, for $50.
Chase...
You'd better
learn to add, mister.
Two steaks would be, uh, $10.
Well, not if you're willing
to wager two of your best
steaks against 50,
It doesn't do
a thing for me, chase.
When they talk about you,
after it's all over,
- i warning you.
- How so?
Pick any number
from one to hundred,
and I'll tell you what it is.
You're on.
You'd better learn
how to add, mister.
Men lie, numbers don't.
Is that what you say?
Oh...
Are you happy, hickok?
I'm serious.
I mean, yeah, I took the money.
So tell me, I'm serious.
Are you?
I told you before...
I suppose I am.
When they talk about you,
after it's all over,
what is it that
you want them to say?
You want them to talk about
how you shot 20-30 men?
I suppose I am.
Then what is it exactly
that makes you happy?
I don't know.
Come on, you must.
What are you getting
out of life that you want?
That, um, makes you feel good?
Is it the fame?
The legend of Wild Bill Hickok?
No.
The books about you?
The notoriety?
Come on, it must do
something for you?
It doesn't do
a thing for me, chase.
And I found out,
for a long time,
they were making
big contributions
to Bradley Davis'
political career.
I didn't do what they say I did.
I'm serious.
You want them to talk about
how you shot 20-30 men?
How you were
the fastest gun around?
None of that means
nothing to me?
What is it then?
Well...
That what I did was right.
I mean, yeah, I took the money.
But not that way, or for
the reasons that they say.
Well, then you got to
understand something, hickok.
I went over their books to
familiarize myself with
the way they do business.
And I found out,
for a long time,
they were making
big contributions
to Bradley Davis'
political career.
So?
So?
What was that?
I don't know.
When I first got the
job at the holding company,
I went over their books to
familiarize myself with
the way they do business.
Hungry?
To begin with,
political contributions
are no kind of investment
for a bank to be making
with it's depositor's money.
Especially when
they're being made
- secretary Davis?
- The very same.
The mastermind behind
the scheme to bleed
the banks dry
and blame their collapse
on a series of staged
bank robberies.
Mmm-hmm. I told you
you'd get it in a second.
Until chase robs
everybody blind.
So?
To begin with,
political contributions
are no kind of investment
The mastermind behind
the scheme to bleed
the banks dry
and blame their collapse
on a series of staged
bank robberies.
Especially when
they're being made
to the holding company's
largest, single,
silent partner.
So, you're saying
that the banks didn't
even have any money.
A pittance next to
what was supposed to be.
The bulk was already siphoned
into their secret accounts.
Just kidding.
So, you're saying
that the banks didn't
even have any money.
Be patient.
You're an intelligent boy,
you'll get it a second.
You, I'm not too sure about.
The bulk was already siphoned
into their secret accounts.
So, the robberies were made
to cover up the theft.
Mmm-hmm. I told you
you'd get it in a second.
Until I met you.
And I had a list
of all the depositors.
I took the money, all of it.
Well, now that
there's a warrant out,
he won't have to.
I'm sure there's plenty of
honest citizens that'll be
willing to do that for him.
Until chase robs
everybody blind.
I did what was right.
I had access
to all their accounts,
including secretary Davis'.
And I had a list
of all the depositors.
I took the money, all of it.
And I started to
give it back to the citizens
who trusted the banks with it
in the first place.
What are you going to do?
Mount up.
Get you to walnut creek.
Who trusted the banks with it
in the first place.
I'm sure there's plenty of
honest citizens that'll be
willing to do that for him.
You got some imagination, chase.
We're six hours
out of walnut creek,
and then we're done.
We can go our separate ways.
Hickok, please.
Well?
Well, what?
What are you going to do?
Hickok, I'm not pulling
anything on you.
I'm serious, and I can prove it.
Look, they'll kill me,
and you know it.
Secretary Davis
won't take that chance.
Well, now that
there's a warrant out,
he won't have to.
Well, I'm sure they'll be
equally pleased to
keep him company.
Now, let's get
a move on, friends,
or we're going to be late
for my "fair trial."
Hickok, please.
I sent William f. Cody
$78 and 53 cents.
Sound at all familiar to you?
We're six hours
out of walnut creek,
and then we're done.
I'm serious, and I can prove it.
You're wasting your time, chase.
You say you ride
out of Sweetwater?
I sent William f. Cody
$78 and 53 cents.
What?
Nothing, hickok. Forget it.
You know you ought to be
proud, Mr. Colter.
Chase has done ruined
a lot of people's lives.
I mean, just 'cause
a few hundred people
figure I ruined their lives
is no reason to suspect
that they'd try to kill me.
And certainly,
the secretary Davis won't mind
giving up
his political aspirations
to move into
the territorial prison.
Nothing, hickok. Forget it.
This isn't your problem.
Sorry for all the trouble.
I mean you're right!
I mean, just 'cause
a few hundred people
figure I ruined their lives
lon chase.
You've done a fine thing here.
Mr., uh...
Colter. Jake colter.
And as far as
his, uh, ruthless
partners are concerned,
well, I'm sure they'll be
equally pleased to
keep him company.
Well here he is,
signed, sealed and delivered.
Well, how about that?
Lon chase.
Well, that's all of it.
Well, I guess
I can be going, then.
Thanks for the memories, chase.
Or we're going to be late
for my "fair trial."
Well here he is,
signed, sealed and delivered.
Deputy, lock the suspect up.
Money, right.
Colter. Jake colter.
Yeah. Marshal steiger himself
is due to come back and take
custody of him this afternoon.
Mighty important to him,
I guess.
Yeah, so it seems.
Deputy, lock the suspect up.
Chase has done ruined
a lot of people's lives.
Well, the truth is,
is I did it for the money.
Money, right.
Afternoon.
What can I do for you?
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
Mr. Steiger! It's a pleasure
to meet you, sir.
Thanks for the memories, chase.
Oh, don't thank me, colter.
Really.
I'll always Cherish the time
we spent together.
Well, that's all of it.
Well, well, been trying on my
Patience waiting for this day.
That there's him, sir.
Your deputy told me
you've got Mr. Chase.
Yes, sir. Right this way.
Afternoon, marshal.
Afternoon.
What can I do for you?
No offense taken.
See, I'm telling the truth.
You sure?
Mr. Steiger! It's a pleasure
to meet you, sir.
The pleasure is
all mine, marshal.
Your deputy told me
you've got Mr. Chase.
Good to see you
smiling again, colter.
Well, well, been trying on my
Patience waiting for this day.
You don't need me
to meet hickok, do you?
You're a big boy.
You can handle it yourself.
I need you,
in case he don't show.
Because if you're lying,
and you drug us out here
for nothing,
you ain't going to get
much chance to speak
for yourself later on.
Yes. Can I go now?
Not until we meet hickok.
You don't need me
to meet hickok, do you?
You're a big boy.
Good to see you
smiling again, colter.
Any last thoughts, chase?
Hmm? Anything you want to
tell me for sure?
Because if you're lying,
and you drug us out here
for nothing,
No.
That ain't a threat.
No offense taken.
See, I'm telling the truth.
Our necks are on the line here.
Chase don't know
we even robbed the banks.
It don't matter.
If he goes to trial,
secretary Davis is finished.
I told you before,
Davis don't care about
nobody but himself.
Our necks are on the line here.
We understand
you've got lon chase.
- I did.
- You did?
Where's he now?
I need you,
in case he don't show.
Ain't too late
to turn you back in.
As soon as I get my bounty.
You did it for the money?
That hurts me, colter.
And all this time,
I... I thought there
was a friendship
this ain't going to work.
Where's he now?
Who the hell are you?
Assistant territorial
marshal steiger.
And don't you think
for one second he won't
take us all down with him.
Good day.
If he goes to trial,
secretary Davis is finished.
And don't you think
for one second he won't
take us all down with him.
Assistant territorial
marshal steiger.
This here's my deputy.
You're marshal steiger?
Boys, what can I do for you?
We understand
you've got lon chase.
How are we going to
get out of this one, hickok?
And all this time,
I... I thought there
was a friendship
budding between you and me.
Great!
Great!
You try to do a good thing,
and it comes back
to haunt you.
Well, that's that.
Everyone happy?
Delighted. Can I go now?
As soon as I get my bounty.
At least you'll die a rich man.
Damn it, we're going to
die out here.
At least you'll die a rich man.
Yeah, but you had to come up
with your little plan to wrap
things up nice and pretty.
Yes, that's because you
wouldn't listen, unless
I promised to get your money.
I'm low on shots.
The rest of mine's
are in the wagon.
Yaa!
Campaign donations.
Returning the money.
Arranging the robberies...
Lies.
Doing the right thing.
Yaa!
Chase!
Yes, that's because you
wouldn't listen, unless
I promised to get your money.
Now, we could have
just let him go.
I knew it, hickok.
I never should have
listened to you.
We should have
just turned him in.
Don't give me that, colter.
You bought his story just
as much as I did.
Yeah, but you had to come up
with your little plan to wrap
things up nice and pretty.
Hickok, we don't die here.
I'm going to kill you.
Great, they're coming closer.
He was lying the whole time.
What the hell's going on?
I don't know.
Doing the right thing.
One big, bumpy ride
that's going to leave us
thrown out of the saddle.
He was lying the whole time.
The story about
the territorial secretary,
lies.
Men who run the bank, lies.
Campaign donations.
Returning the money.
One big, bumpy ride
that's going to leave us
thrown out of the saddle.
I'm going up
to get the reloads,
so help me, god.
Hickok, we don't die here.
I'm going to kill you.
It's chase!
Chase!
What?
Enough!
Drop your guns!
I don't know.
Get my rifle!
It ain't here!
Where'd it go?
Drop 'em. Drop your guns.
All right, just stop shooting.
Chase!
Who the hell are you?
You three come on down here.
Well, chase, it sounds
like a good deal.
Tell what you know
about secretary Davis
and the bank men.
- Yeah...
- Give the money to the law
to return to the citizens,
you three come on down here.
Who the hell are you?
It don't matter.
Chase, you seen
these men before?
Well, chase, it sounds
like a good deal.
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
Is that so?
Thank you.
It's been good knowing you.
Never boring in any case.
Drop 'em. Drop your guns.
Oh, god.
Identify yourselves.
James steiger,
assistant territorial marshal.
- Yeah...
- Give the money to the law
to return to the citizens,
and you'll walk away a free man.
For a moment there, hickok,
I thought the party was over.
What made you believe me?
Something inside told me that
it was the right thing to do.
$100 ought to last you until
you get back on your feet.
Look, I want to thank you
for helping me out.
Uh, I'd be a dead man,
otherwise.
Yeah... it wasn't nothing.
For a moment there, hickok,
I thought the party was over.
Look, I told you before,
you've got nothing to
worry about.
Look, I want to thank you
for helping me out.
Never boring in any case.
I'll see ya.
Well, well.
What's left to say?
Yeah... it wasn't nothing.
You're too modest, hickok.
What made you believe me?
$100 ought to last you until
you get back on your feet.
Oh, Jake!
And a lot of wealth
to redistribute.
Guess I'll be seeing you.
You watch out
for yourself, chase.
Well, well.
What's left to say?
You're going to need something
to tide you over, and, uh...
I figured the reward money
would help you.
Go away?
Right.
Chase...
You're going to need something
to tide you over, and, uh...
Can I call you Jake?
This is wonderful.
How can I thank you?
Marshal steiger,
are you a happy man?
This is wonderful.
How can I thank you?
Just leave,
before I change my mind.
Well, I've got a territorial
secretary and his cronies
to bring to justice,
and a lot of wealth
to redistribute.
What?
You watch out
for yourself, chase.
Oh, I don't think
I'll have a problem.
Yeah, well...
What?
That's an odd gesture
coming from you, Jake.
Yeah, well...