1 00:01:40,551 --> 00:01:42,228 Custer is dead. 2 00:01:42,353 --> 00:01:45,433 And around the bloody guidon of the immortal 7th Cavalry... 3 00:01:45,558 --> 00:01:49,527 lie 212 officers and men. 4 00:01:50,828 --> 00:01:54,332 The Sioux and Cheyenne are on the warpath. 5 00:01:54,932 --> 00:01:57,578 By military telegraph, news of the Custer massacre... 6 00:01:57,703 --> 00:02:02,907 is flashed across the long, lonely miles to the Southwest. 7 00:02:05,143 --> 00:02:09,222 By stagecoach to the 100 settlements and the 1000 farms... 8 00:02:09,347 --> 00:02:12,850 standing under threat of an Indian uprising. 9 00:02:14,285 --> 00:02:18,698 Pony Express riders know that one more such defeat as Custer's... 10 00:02:18,823 --> 00:02:24,262 and it'd be a hundred years before a wagon train crossed the plains. 11 00:02:25,096 --> 00:02:29,943 And from the Canadian border to the Rio Bravo, 10,000 Indians... 12 00:02:30,068 --> 00:02:33,213 Kiowa, Comanche, Arapaho, Sioux and Apache... 13 00:02:33,338 --> 00:02:37,417 under Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Gall and Crow King... 14 00:02:37,542 --> 00:02:42,280 are uniting in a common war against the United States Cavalry. 15 00:02:56,761 --> 00:02:58,629 Come on! 16 00:03:48,813 --> 00:03:51,549 That's old Major Cheadle, the paymaster! 17 00:03:51,949 --> 00:03:56,854 Yeah. Looks like we ain't going to get paid for another three months. 18 00:04:04,195 --> 00:04:08,343 Wherever the flag rises over some lonely Army post... 19 00:04:08,468 --> 00:04:12,637 there may be one man, one captain... 20 00:04:12,837 --> 00:04:16,074 fated to wield the sword of destiny. 21 00:04:20,511 --> 00:04:24,390 - Good morning, sir. 5:42, sir. - 5:41! 22 00:04:24,515 --> 00:04:28,353 And a lovely day it is, sir. Colder than blazes. 23 00:04:28,553 --> 00:04:30,755 Mrs. Jameson's had her baby. 24 00:04:30,955 --> 00:04:34,801 The stagecoach to Sudro's Wells has been discontinued. 25 00:04:34,926 --> 00:04:38,671 A dispatch rider arrived from the Paradise River Patrol. 26 00:04:38,796 --> 00:04:41,666 Private McKenzie got hisself shot. 27 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:45,103 Boy or a girl? 28 00:04:45,303 --> 00:04:47,538 A little trooper, sir. 29 00:04:47,739 --> 00:04:50,041 When does the coach stop running? 30 00:04:50,241 --> 00:04:53,177 It's finished. Stopped. No more coach. 31 00:04:53,745 --> 00:04:58,650 - McKenzie? Is he dead? - Yes, sir. 32 00:05:01,219 --> 00:05:03,454 Good man, McKenzie. 33 00:05:03,821 --> 00:05:07,592 Made corporal, five or six years. 34 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:18,144 You got breath like a hot mince pie! 35 00:05:18,269 --> 00:05:21,514 You know I took the pledge after Chapultepec... 36 00:05:21,639 --> 00:05:24,142 And Bull Run and Gettysburg and Shiloh. 37 00:05:24,342 --> 00:05:28,346 And Saint Patrick's Day and Fourth of July. 38 00:05:28,546 --> 00:05:31,983 - Captain... - Beats me where you hide the stuff. 39 00:05:39,357 --> 00:05:44,228 Six more days. Six more days and I retire. 40 00:05:45,863 --> 00:05:49,967 - The Army will never be the same. - It's always the same. 41 00:05:50,168 --> 00:05:53,613 The sun and moon change. The Army knows no seasons. 42 00:05:53,738 --> 00:05:58,785 We're in our prime and they're turning us out! It's an abuse of taxes! 43 00:05:58,910 --> 00:06:02,055 The only tax you've paid is whiskey tax. Ready? 44 00:06:02,180 --> 00:06:03,982 Ready, sir! 45 00:06:11,856 --> 00:06:13,257 Morning, gentlemen. 46 00:06:13,458 --> 00:06:15,226 Good morning, sir. 47 00:06:22,567 --> 00:06:25,770 Well, carry on. 48 00:06:29,507 --> 00:06:31,976 Good morning, Mrs. Brown. 49 00:06:42,086 --> 00:06:43,588 Hold up! 50 00:06:51,029 --> 00:06:52,997 Mr. Cohill... 51 00:06:53,197 --> 00:06:54,999 inspection. 52 00:07:13,551 --> 00:07:16,654 That's Tyree and the Paradise River Patrol. 53 00:07:17,221 --> 00:07:18,690 Yeah. 54 00:07:31,736 --> 00:07:35,807 - Report, sergeant. - Gunshot wound. Dead when I found him. 55 00:07:36,007 --> 00:07:38,710 - Where? - Near Red Butte, sir. 56 00:07:40,945 --> 00:07:43,414 Horses were about to give in, sir. 57 00:07:44,182 --> 00:07:46,384 Money box is gone, sir. 58 00:07:59,564 --> 00:08:01,065 Cheadle? 59 00:08:01,432 --> 00:08:04,102 What do you make of the wound, doctor? 60 00:08:05,737 --> 00:08:10,074 I'll need an hour, major. Fetch him to the hospital. 61 00:08:25,390 --> 00:08:26,666 It's not Kiowa. 62 00:08:26,791 --> 00:08:31,362 No, not Comanche nor Arapahos either, with those color bands. 63 00:08:31,562 --> 00:08:33,131 Sir? 64 00:08:33,464 --> 00:08:36,300 All right, put in your two cents' worth. 65 00:08:37,035 --> 00:08:42,139 Arrows with yellow, white and red are the sign of the Southern Cheyenne. 66 00:08:42,307 --> 00:08:45,576 I've seen Bannocks and Snakes use the same. 67 00:08:45,777 --> 00:08:50,248 That's very true. But look at the clan mark on this arrow. 68 00:08:50,448 --> 00:08:52,450 It's the sign of the dog. 69 00:08:52,650 --> 00:08:56,387 That came from the bow of a Southern Cheyenne Dog Soldier. 70 00:08:56,587 --> 00:08:59,991 What would they be doing this far south? 71 00:09:00,191 --> 00:09:02,527 That ain't my department, sir. 72 00:09:02,727 --> 00:09:05,363 - Alert the post, sergeant. - Yes, sir. 73 00:09:05,563 --> 00:09:08,833 - Get some rest, Tyree. - Thank you, sir. 74 00:09:27,952 --> 00:09:31,089 Just a moment, Mr. Pennell, if you please! 75 00:09:32,957 --> 00:09:36,870 Lieutenant, the post is closed. Sorry, Miss Dandridge. 76 00:09:36,995 --> 00:09:41,441 Sorry, indeed! Mr. Cohill, haven't you anything better to do... 77 00:09:41,566 --> 00:09:43,977 than make yourself obnoxious? 78 00:09:44,102 --> 00:09:47,146 If you have complaints about my orders... 79 00:09:47,271 --> 00:09:50,250 submit them to Major Allshard in writing. 80 00:09:50,375 --> 00:09:53,887 - Duplicate or triplicate? - Don't be a spoilsport. 81 00:09:54,012 --> 00:09:55,655 That's what he is. 82 00:09:55,780 --> 00:10:00,026 I wouldn't trust you to take me out so you're hazing Pennell. 83 00:10:00,151 --> 00:10:02,962 - Drive. - Do that and I'll arrest you! 84 00:10:03,087 --> 00:10:06,032 - You wouldn't! - Someone arresting you? 85 00:10:06,157 --> 00:10:09,636 Lieutenant Cohill. He's decided he can order me around... 86 00:10:09,761 --> 00:10:14,874 - I was following orders... - You're at attention. Please proceed. 87 00:10:14,999 --> 00:10:19,345 I don't want to make a scene. I'm sure he's a fine officer. 88 00:10:19,470 --> 00:10:22,248 I know his father and his sister. 89 00:10:22,373 --> 00:10:27,187 But he's decided Pennell hasn't rank enough to be seen in my company. 90 00:10:27,312 --> 00:10:30,857 - Sir, if I could just... - You're at attention. 91 00:10:30,982 --> 00:10:34,227 Do you wish to further amplify your complaint? 92 00:10:34,352 --> 00:10:37,997 Complaint? Captain Brittles, I'm not complaining. 93 00:10:38,122 --> 00:10:41,568 I love Fort Starke and adore the entire cavalry. 94 00:10:41,693 --> 00:10:44,729 - Our pleasure, ma'am. - Yes, indeed. 95 00:10:45,196 --> 00:10:48,641 Mr. Cohill, wipe that grin off your face. 96 00:10:48,766 --> 00:10:50,310 You have the floor. 97 00:10:50,435 --> 00:10:54,214 I have denied Mr. Pennell permission to leave the post. 98 00:10:54,339 --> 00:10:58,785 For what purpose did you wish to leave the post, Mr. Pennell? 99 00:10:58,910 --> 00:11:00,653 Picnicking, sir. 100 00:11:00,778 --> 00:11:02,989 Picnicking? 101 00:11:03,114 --> 00:11:06,759 Picnicking, Miss Dandridge? Where, in St. Louis? 102 00:11:06,884 --> 00:11:08,886 The waterfall. I'm sorry... 103 00:11:09,253 --> 00:11:12,265 Never apologize. It's a sign of weakness. 104 00:11:12,390 --> 00:11:17,795 Mr. Cohill, I see no reason why Mr. Pennell should not go picnicking. 105 00:11:18,963 --> 00:11:21,299 Very good, sir. 106 00:11:22,967 --> 00:11:24,636 Thank you, captain. 107 00:11:24,969 --> 00:11:28,581 But he was right in denying you permission to leave... 108 00:11:28,706 --> 00:11:31,217 under the present emergency. 109 00:11:31,342 --> 00:11:34,579 So may I escort you to your quarters? 110 00:11:35,246 --> 00:11:39,158 You may proceed with your picnic, Mr. Pennell. 111 00:11:39,283 --> 00:11:43,696 - You may pass Lt. Pennell, sergeant. - Pass Lt. Pennell! 112 00:11:43,821 --> 00:11:46,557 Pass Lt. Pennell! 113 00:11:46,924 --> 00:11:49,536 Where are you holding your picnic? 114 00:11:49,661 --> 00:11:54,274 At Delmonico's in New York in two months with Olivia on my arm! 115 00:11:54,399 --> 00:11:58,269 And I won't be wearing any blue suit either, bub! 116 00:12:19,157 --> 00:12:22,435 Here's the last report on Custer's outfit: 117 00:12:22,560 --> 00:12:25,905 "Two hundred twelve dead on the Little Big Horn. 118 00:12:26,030 --> 00:12:29,642 Headquarters expects hard and bloody winter. 119 00:12:29,767 --> 00:12:32,278 Sitting Bull preaching holy war. 120 00:12:32,403 --> 00:12:35,773 Take all necessary precautions." 121 00:12:37,041 --> 00:12:40,745 Here's the list. I expect you knew most of them. 122 00:12:43,648 --> 00:12:46,517 "George Armstrong Custer... 123 00:12:47,251 --> 00:12:49,262 Tom Custer... 124 00:12:49,387 --> 00:12:51,789 Boston Custer... 125 00:12:52,123 --> 00:12:53,992 Calhoun... 126 00:12:54,359 --> 00:12:56,135 Cook... 127 00:12:56,260 --> 00:12:58,204 Crittendon... 128 00:12:58,329 --> 00:13:00,064 Harrington... 129 00:13:00,631 --> 00:13:02,433 Keogh." 130 00:13:03,001 --> 00:13:05,169 Miles Keogh. 131 00:13:49,013 --> 00:13:50,548 Well, Mary... 132 00:13:51,316 --> 00:13:55,028 only six more days to go and... 133 00:13:55,153 --> 00:13:59,057 your old Nathan will be out of the Army. 134 00:13:59,557 --> 00:14:04,604 Haven't decided what I'll do yet. 135 00:14:04,729 --> 00:14:07,574 Somehow, I just can't picture myself... 136 00:14:07,699 --> 00:14:10,677 back there on the banks of the Wabash... 137 00:14:10,802 --> 00:14:13,947 rocking on the front porch. 138 00:14:14,072 --> 00:14:17,283 No, I've been thinking I'd... 139 00:14:17,408 --> 00:14:20,244 maybe push on West. 140 00:14:20,712 --> 00:14:23,982 New settlements, California. 141 00:14:24,716 --> 00:14:28,228 We had some sad news today, Mary. 142 00:14:28,353 --> 00:14:31,990 George Custer was killed. His whole command. 143 00:14:32,223 --> 00:14:36,269 Miles Keogh. You remember Miles. 144 00:14:36,394 --> 00:14:39,497 Happy-go-lucky Irishman. 145 00:14:40,531 --> 00:14:44,010 Who used to waltz so well with you. 146 00:14:44,135 --> 00:14:48,339 Yeah, I know. I guess I was a little jealous. 147 00:14:49,173 --> 00:14:52,210 Never could waltz myself. 148 00:14:52,777 --> 00:14:58,549 Well, I'm taking the troop out in the morning. Cheyennes around. 149 00:14:58,750 --> 00:15:03,988 I'm to pick up the patrols and drive them on back north. 150 00:15:04,856 --> 00:15:07,992 It'll probably be my last mission, Mary. 151 00:15:08,559 --> 00:15:11,095 Hard to believe, isn't it? 152 00:15:12,964 --> 00:15:15,366 Hard to believe. 153 00:15:39,724 --> 00:15:42,869 I hope I'm not intruding, captain. 154 00:15:42,994 --> 00:15:47,298 But I've watched you come out here to your family and... 155 00:15:47,899 --> 00:15:52,036 so I brought you this. 156 00:15:53,504 --> 00:15:55,915 I appreciate this very much. 157 00:15:56,040 --> 00:16:00,453 It's cyclamen. It's a Greek word. It means rabbit's ears. 158 00:16:00,578 --> 00:16:07,618 My wife called them flaming arrows. She was fond of gardening. 159 00:16:08,753 --> 00:16:12,098 I'm sorry I was such a fool this morning. 160 00:16:12,223 --> 00:16:17,403 You made a fool of two lieutenants. That's never against regulations. 161 00:16:17,528 --> 00:16:21,199 - Then I'm forgiven? - Forgiven! 162 00:16:23,668 --> 00:16:25,578 Good night, captain. 163 00:16:25,703 --> 00:16:28,172 Good night, miss. 164 00:16:28,873 --> 00:16:30,575 Thank you. 165 00:16:43,388 --> 00:16:46,224 She's a nice girl, Mary. 166 00:16:47,358 --> 00:16:49,394 Reminds me of you. 167 00:16:57,153 --> 00:16:58,788 Time, sir. 168 00:17:04,094 --> 00:17:07,339 Well, old comrade, the last patrol, eh? 169 00:17:07,464 --> 00:17:10,233 Yeah. The last of many. 170 00:17:11,401 --> 00:17:12,878 - Five more. - Three. 171 00:17:13,003 --> 00:17:14,646 - Five more! - Three! 172 00:17:14,771 --> 00:17:16,314 Can't you count? 173 00:17:16,439 --> 00:17:19,551 I mean three more weeks before I retire, sir. 174 00:17:19,676 --> 00:17:22,921 Well, days, weeks, what's the difference? 175 00:17:23,046 --> 00:17:25,357 - You gonna stand there? - Sorry. 176 00:17:25,482 --> 00:17:28,593 Don't apologize. It's a sign of weakness. 177 00:17:28,718 --> 00:17:30,954 - Ready? - Ready, sir. 178 00:17:37,627 --> 00:17:39,037 Good morning. 179 00:17:39,162 --> 00:17:40,906 - Hochbauer! - Morning. 180 00:17:41,031 --> 00:17:44,242 - Well, once again, De Rice, huh? - Yes, sir. 181 00:17:44,367 --> 00:17:46,002 Good morning, men. 182 00:17:55,745 --> 00:17:58,890 - What's this? Hochbauer! - Yes, sir. 183 00:17:59,015 --> 00:18:01,927 - What's this? - Orders by Major Allshard. 184 00:18:02,052 --> 00:18:06,389 - There's no wagon goes on this patrol. - Orders, sir. 185 00:18:08,258 --> 00:18:10,827 - Orders, huh? - Yes, sir. 186 00:18:15,198 --> 00:18:17,067 Morning, sir. 187 00:18:21,037 --> 00:18:24,674 - Sidesaddle, Riley? - Sidesaddle, sir. 188 00:18:27,277 --> 00:18:28,920 Sidesaddle! 189 00:18:29,045 --> 00:18:33,091 - Major Allshard, what in blazes...? - I know. The wagon. 190 00:18:33,216 --> 00:18:35,961 Yes. A wagon full of women's junk! 191 00:18:36,086 --> 00:18:39,764 I can't hamper this patrol. Particularly this patrol. 192 00:18:39,889 --> 00:18:45,170 I'm sending my wife and her niece. They'll go as far as Sudro's Wells. 193 00:18:45,295 --> 00:18:48,473 They'll head east from there. That's an order. 194 00:18:48,598 --> 00:18:52,410 - I protest. - I expected you to. Put it in writing. 195 00:18:52,535 --> 00:18:54,804 I intend to! 196 00:18:55,171 --> 00:18:58,183 Nathan, I sat up half the night with this. 197 00:18:58,308 --> 00:19:02,387 I can't keep the Dandridge girl here. She ain't Army. 198 00:19:02,512 --> 00:19:05,390 - I'll say! For these reasons. - Coffee? 199 00:19:05,515 --> 00:19:08,293 One... No. Yes. 200 00:19:08,418 --> 00:19:13,265 There is a party of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers raiding this territory. 201 00:19:13,390 --> 00:19:16,735 - I think every woman... - How many R's in "territory"? 202 00:19:16,860 --> 00:19:18,328 Two. 203 00:19:28,739 --> 00:19:34,486 Men, I want you to pay strict attention to what I gotta say. 204 00:19:34,611 --> 00:19:37,790 There's going to be women with this column... 205 00:19:37,915 --> 00:19:40,860 and I want you men to watch them words. 206 00:19:40,985 --> 00:19:44,755 - Watch them words! - Watch them grammar! 207 00:19:55,766 --> 00:19:58,135 Whose dog is this? 208 00:19:58,469 --> 00:20:00,838 Whose dog is this? 209 00:20:03,674 --> 00:20:06,644 Nice dog. Irish setter. 210 00:20:07,211 --> 00:20:11,390 Poor Abby. She says everyone will think she's running away. 211 00:20:11,515 --> 00:20:15,027 It'll be tough on me. I'll be a bachelor all winter. 212 00:20:15,152 --> 00:20:18,497 In conclusion, I respectfully protest... 213 00:20:18,622 --> 00:20:22,159 the decision of my commanding officer... 214 00:20:22,426 --> 00:20:27,506 to saddle his troop with his female relations... 215 00:20:27,631 --> 00:20:30,209 - One L. - At this critical hour. 216 00:20:30,334 --> 00:20:35,181 Signed Nathan Brittles, so forth. 217 00:20:35,306 --> 00:20:38,817 Sounds good. Give it to me, I'll file it. 218 00:20:38,942 --> 00:20:40,753 - Hochbauer. - Yes, sir. 219 00:20:40,878 --> 00:20:45,057 This is a hard decision for you to make. Gonna miss Abby. 220 00:20:45,182 --> 00:20:49,028 Hate to hamstring you, but you will take precautions? 221 00:20:49,153 --> 00:20:50,996 - Mac. - Forget it. 222 00:20:51,121 --> 00:20:55,401 As you were, Hochbauer. Well, here I am, all ready. 223 00:20:55,526 --> 00:20:59,805 How did he take the idea of old Iron Pants riding with him? 224 00:20:59,930 --> 00:21:04,143 - Under protest, my dear. - A written protest, of course. 225 00:21:04,268 --> 00:21:08,047 Always my pleasure to escort old Iron Pants. 226 00:21:08,172 --> 00:21:10,850 As long as you're going along, we'll... 227 00:21:10,975 --> 00:21:16,188 That is the dad-blastedest outfit I ever saw. Quincannon's old britches! 228 00:21:16,313 --> 00:21:17,748 Yes. 229 00:21:22,853 --> 00:21:26,632 - Good morning, Mr. Cohill. - Good morning. 230 00:21:26,757 --> 00:21:29,668 I hope you approve of my uniform. 231 00:21:29,793 --> 00:21:34,798 Yes, indeed. It's very lovely, Olivia. 232 00:21:35,766 --> 00:21:40,446 So Ross has branded you with his yellow ribbon. 233 00:21:40,571 --> 00:21:43,774 How do you know it isn't for you, mister? 234 00:21:44,141 --> 00:21:48,053 I'd be very happy if I thought it were for me. 235 00:21:48,178 --> 00:21:49,655 Very happy indeed. 236 00:21:49,780 --> 00:21:53,292 - Morning! - Trooper Dandridge reporting for duty. 237 00:21:53,417 --> 00:21:58,330 Well, proper trooper! Right pretty, don't you think? 238 00:21:58,455 --> 00:21:59,665 I do indeed. 239 00:21:59,790 --> 00:22:04,303 A yellow ribbon? You know what that means here? A sweetheart. 240 00:22:04,428 --> 00:22:06,705 - It does? - Who's it for? 241 00:22:06,830 --> 00:22:09,375 Why, for you, Captain Brittles. 242 00:22:09,500 --> 00:22:13,737 For me! I'll make these young bucks jealous. 243 00:22:18,042 --> 00:22:20,886 Good morning. You look nice. 244 00:22:21,011 --> 00:22:23,847 I hope Ross notices that yellow ribbon. 245 00:22:32,589 --> 00:22:36,202 I hope you're wearing that yellow ribbon for me. 246 00:22:36,327 --> 00:22:39,797 Why, who else would I be wearing it for, Ross? 247 00:23:19,770 --> 00:23:22,139 Right by twos! 248 00:25:20,391 --> 00:25:21,492 Report. 249 00:25:21,692 --> 00:25:26,539 Trailed Mr. Rynder's buckboard, sir, a mile below the Painted Post. 250 00:25:26,664 --> 00:25:29,742 - Painted Post? - Met two men in a wagon. 251 00:25:29,867 --> 00:25:32,178 - I Know who they were? - No, sir. 252 00:25:32,303 --> 00:25:35,014 Didn't seem prudent to inquire. 253 00:25:35,139 --> 00:25:38,350 What do you suppose they're doing that far south? 254 00:25:38,475 --> 00:25:41,520 Well, that ain't my department, sir. 255 00:25:41,645 --> 00:25:46,650 We'll pick them up on our next go-round. Take a point. 256 00:26:27,358 --> 00:26:30,294 - Sergeant? - Yes, sir. 257 00:26:31,161 --> 00:26:33,964 Right through that pass. 258 00:26:52,616 --> 00:26:54,994 Romantic, isn't it? 259 00:26:55,119 --> 00:26:59,498 Guidons gaily fluttering. Bronzed men lustily singing. 260 00:26:59,623 --> 00:27:03,269 Horses prancing. Bunions aching. 261 00:27:03,394 --> 00:27:06,472 Must you always be so vulgar, Mr. Cohill? 262 00:27:06,597 --> 00:27:10,309 - The cavalry isn't refined, miss. - Cavalry. 263 00:27:10,434 --> 00:27:14,480 Ridiculous business of dismounting and walking every hour. 264 00:27:14,605 --> 00:27:16,949 Might as well be in the infantry. 265 00:27:17,074 --> 00:27:21,187 We would be, if we didn't ease these mounts. Ride in the wagon. 266 00:27:21,312 --> 00:27:24,657 No. Why don't they put springs in the wagons? 267 00:27:24,782 --> 00:27:27,726 The men said they'd rather have finger bowls. 268 00:27:27,851 --> 00:27:30,029 Terribly funny, Mr. Cohill. 269 00:27:30,154 --> 00:27:33,966 Greens and milk. Oh, the Army! 270 00:27:34,091 --> 00:27:38,204 I planted 24 gardens in the first 10 years of our marriage. 271 00:27:38,329 --> 00:27:42,274 We never stayed long enough to see a single bloom. 272 00:27:42,399 --> 00:27:47,680 May I ride back? I'd rather share the dust with Mr. Pennell. 273 00:27:47,805 --> 00:27:51,408 Haven't you thrown enough dust in his eyes? 274 00:27:51,875 --> 00:27:57,715 Mr. Cohill, relieve Mr. Pennell with the rear guard. 275 00:28:07,157 --> 00:28:12,896 - Are you enjoying your walk out? - Oh, yes. Yes, I am. 276 00:28:51,568 --> 00:28:55,147 - Can you make them out? - They look like Arapahos. 277 00:28:55,272 --> 00:29:00,244 They're moving the whole village, wagons, lodges and all. 278 00:29:24,168 --> 00:29:25,769 Yeah. 279 00:29:26,437 --> 00:29:29,682 I don't know where you got your brains... 280 00:29:29,807 --> 00:29:34,320 but God must have given you that pair of eyes. They're Arapahos. 281 00:29:34,445 --> 00:29:36,647 Heading the same way we are. 282 00:29:43,420 --> 00:29:48,659 Why would they be moving on Sudro's Wells? Answer me that. 283 00:29:49,093 --> 00:29:54,231 My mother didn't raise any sons to be making guesses before a captain. 284 00:29:55,299 --> 00:29:58,244 Well, I'd soon find out if... 285 00:29:58,369 --> 00:30:01,247 We can't risk it with those women. 286 00:30:01,372 --> 00:30:04,041 - Officer's call. - Yes, sir. 287 00:30:25,929 --> 00:30:29,341 Are those hostile Indians? Will you fight them? 288 00:30:29,466 --> 00:30:31,877 - Rejoin the column. - Captain! 289 00:30:32,002 --> 00:30:35,606 Get back in line and keep your interval. 290 00:30:39,810 --> 00:30:44,290 - I don't like it, Mr. Cohill. - Arapahos, sir? 291 00:30:44,415 --> 00:30:47,393 We're turning east. Give them a wide berth. 292 00:30:47,518 --> 00:30:51,530 - Approach Sudro's Wells from Twin Forks. - We'll lose time. 293 00:30:51,655 --> 00:30:56,602 - The ladies may miss the stage. - You'd rather they miss their scalps? 294 00:30:56,727 --> 00:30:59,138 Take the column, Mr. Cohill. 295 00:30:59,263 --> 00:31:02,199 - I'm sorry, sir. I didn't... - Shut up! 296 00:31:31,095 --> 00:31:34,273 You're relieved. I'm taking over the rear guard. 297 00:31:34,398 --> 00:31:38,077 Glad you're going. He hasn't spoken to me in three hours. 298 00:31:38,202 --> 00:31:43,983 "The ladies may miss the stage." He won't talk to you in three days. 299 00:31:44,108 --> 00:31:49,255 - It'll be his last chance to. - So you're still gonna resign. 300 00:31:49,380 --> 00:31:52,191 - Through channels. - I'll tear it up. 301 00:31:52,316 --> 00:31:57,663 Every lieutenant has three resignations in his first tour of duty. 302 00:31:57,788 --> 00:32:01,133 You forget, I don't have to depend on cavalry pay. 303 00:32:01,258 --> 00:32:04,670 That's right, I had forgotten your silver spoon. 304 00:32:04,795 --> 00:32:10,442 - But I'll bet Miss Dandridge hasn't. - How'd you like to pull your blouse? 305 00:32:10,567 --> 00:32:13,437 I'll hold your coat, Lieutenant Pennell. 306 00:32:18,342 --> 00:32:22,421 Take your hooks out of Ross. He'll make a fine officer. 307 00:32:22,546 --> 00:32:26,458 - You're not his guardian or mine. - I'm telling you anyway. 308 00:32:26,583 --> 00:32:29,962 He's a spoiled kid. The Army's his only chance... 309 00:32:30,087 --> 00:32:33,490 so if you can't take the Army, leave him alone! 310 00:33:10,728 --> 00:33:12,363 Buffalo! 311 00:33:13,697 --> 00:33:17,209 - Buffalo, Mr. Cohill. - Yes, sir. 312 00:33:17,334 --> 00:33:23,340 The first time the herd's been this far north since the summer of '68. 313 00:33:24,041 --> 00:33:28,545 - You never saw a buffalo, Mr. Pennell? - No, sir. 314 00:33:29,213 --> 00:33:31,515 Before your time. 315 00:33:31,882 --> 00:33:37,888 Sergeant Quincannon, escort the ladies forward, please. 316 00:33:56,874 --> 00:34:01,120 - Aunt Abby, that's really buffalo! - Yes, it's buffalo. 317 00:34:01,245 --> 00:34:06,525 That's a lot of buffalo. It reminds me of the old days. 318 00:34:06,650 --> 00:34:10,162 When whiskey was 50 cents a gallon. 319 00:34:10,287 --> 00:34:14,500 - I'd love a taste of buffalo meat. - Me too. Ain't never had it. 320 00:34:14,625 --> 00:34:18,204 Beans is safer, you mark my word. 321 00:34:18,329 --> 00:34:22,266 There'll be Injuns around that herd thicker than flies. 322 00:34:23,033 --> 00:34:27,046 What's your thinking? Don't say it ain't your department. 323 00:34:27,171 --> 00:34:30,549 Captain, I ain't getting paid for thinking. 324 00:34:30,674 --> 00:34:36,422 I read it this way. If I was a young hot-blood like Red Shirt... 325 00:34:36,547 --> 00:34:40,359 anxious to show off for them Cheyenne Dog Soldiers... 326 00:34:40,484 --> 00:34:43,929 I'd be down at them council fires tonight telling that... 327 00:34:44,054 --> 00:34:48,434 I made the medicine that brought back the buffalo. 328 00:34:48,559 --> 00:34:53,606 I'd tell them about the Great Spirit. How us Injuns should stick together... 329 00:34:53,731 --> 00:34:55,933 quit quarreling... 330 00:34:56,600 --> 00:35:01,180 and join our Cheyenne brothers that whipped General Custer... 331 00:35:01,305 --> 00:35:04,049 and drove out the rest of them Yankees. 332 00:35:04,174 --> 00:35:06,986 Yeah, that's what I'd tell them. 333 00:35:07,111 --> 00:35:11,357 Of course, I'm just guessing, you understand, captain. 334 00:35:11,482 --> 00:35:15,427 Of course, I'm just guessing too, sergeant. 335 00:35:15,552 --> 00:35:20,466 But if I was an Indian agent, maybe named Mr. Rynders... 336 00:35:20,591 --> 00:35:25,004 and I'd met a couple of men who might be gunrunners... 337 00:35:25,129 --> 00:35:29,708 I'm guessing I'd be mighty close to Red Shirt's council fire... 338 00:35:29,833 --> 00:35:34,171 ready to do a land-office business in repeating rifles. 339 00:35:34,538 --> 00:35:39,752 - If that's the case, why don't we...? - Miss Dandridge and her chaperone. 340 00:35:39,877 --> 00:35:43,714 I Keep it up. That's all I ask, just keep it up! 341 00:35:44,515 --> 00:35:49,395 Sergeant, make for the Paradise River. Pick up our patrol there. 342 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:54,633 Head to Sudro's Wells. Hold the stagecoach for the ladies. 343 00:35:54,758 --> 00:35:59,897 Tell them I've been delayed! Take the column, Mr. Cohill! 344 00:36:35,499 --> 00:36:37,868 Ladies, to the rear! 345 00:36:38,936 --> 00:36:41,305 Mr. Cohill! 346 00:36:52,983 --> 00:36:56,662 First two sets of fours, forward! 347 00:36:56,787 --> 00:36:59,523 Take the column, Mr. Cohill. 348 00:37:35,676 --> 00:37:40,147 It's Quayne's patrol. It's Quayne's patrol, men. Hold your fire! 349 00:37:46,387 --> 00:37:48,322 Sound recall. 350 00:38:05,573 --> 00:38:07,108 Over here! 351 00:38:07,675 --> 00:38:10,211 Come this way! 352 00:38:16,050 --> 00:38:18,619 Grab him! Hurry, grab him! 353 00:38:19,487 --> 00:38:22,256 All right, Mike? All right, my boy? 354 00:38:26,627 --> 00:38:28,362 Commence firing, men! 355 00:38:29,063 --> 00:38:31,932 Shoot over their heads! Drive them back. 356 00:39:06,100 --> 00:39:08,369 Handle him easy, men. 357 00:39:10,104 --> 00:39:14,575 Corporal Quayne, sir. Reporting with Paradise River Patrol. 358 00:39:15,076 --> 00:39:16,919 Arapahos jumped us. 359 00:39:17,044 --> 00:39:20,323 It was Red Shirt himself! The black-hearted... 360 00:39:20,448 --> 00:39:23,826 Shut up, McCarthy! Quiet, I'm making this report! 361 00:39:23,951 --> 00:39:26,520 Easy, Mike, easy. 362 00:39:27,521 --> 00:39:33,227 They had us ringed. At night, we got away. 363 00:39:33,627 --> 00:39:38,366 Made it to the relief point, but you weren't there, sir. 364 00:39:39,200 --> 00:39:43,104 I wanted to be there, corporal. Proceed. 365 00:39:44,271 --> 00:39:49,844 They flushed us at dawn, sir, and I got this. 366 00:39:52,580 --> 00:39:54,215 A good, clear report. 367 00:39:54,915 --> 00:39:59,795 It'll show on your record when you come up for that extra stripe. 368 00:39:59,920 --> 00:40:01,564 Thank you, sir. 369 00:40:01,689 --> 00:40:03,958 Sound for the wagon. 370 00:40:05,092 --> 00:40:07,161 Easy, fella. 371 00:40:09,296 --> 00:40:12,141 Good work, McCarthy. Good work, men! 372 00:40:12,266 --> 00:40:16,837 We'll get you a little whiskey, Quayne! You'll be all right. 373 00:40:30,251 --> 00:40:33,454 Doctor! Quayne? How is he? 374 00:41:00,381 --> 00:41:02,283 Cheyennes, Laddy. 375 00:41:02,850 --> 00:41:07,354 Same ones that killed them Yankee soldiers with General Custer. 376 00:42:34,542 --> 00:42:37,378 Easy, boy. Let's go! 377 00:42:56,931 --> 00:43:01,410 The arrowhead's right over Quayne's heart. It's got to come out. 378 00:43:01,535 --> 00:43:04,614 It's a risky operation at best. Can you halt? 379 00:43:04,739 --> 00:43:06,482 You know I can't! 380 00:43:06,607 --> 00:43:10,219 For 30 minutes. Twenty minutes, for a man's life? 381 00:43:10,344 --> 00:43:14,056 I can't give you five minutes, not if he was my son. 382 00:43:14,181 --> 00:43:17,193 He's a soldier. He'll have to take a risk. 383 00:43:17,318 --> 00:43:20,363 He knows that. I'm the one that's begging. 384 00:43:20,488 --> 00:43:24,700 I'll give you all I can. Troop, halt! Dismount, lead! 385 00:43:24,825 --> 00:43:26,669 Thank you, Nathan. 386 00:43:26,794 --> 00:43:29,630 Hold your step in the ranks! 387 00:44:30,024 --> 00:44:33,561 I'm ready. As slow as you can. 388 00:44:47,808 --> 00:44:52,780 - Here, Mike, another slug. - After you, ma'am, if you please. 389 00:44:57,551 --> 00:44:59,854 All right, down it goes. 390 00:45:09,864 --> 00:45:13,834 Blasphemy and ribaldry at a time like this! 391 00:45:14,935 --> 00:45:17,605 Breathe deep, Mike. 392 00:45:19,206 --> 00:45:20,708 Again. 393 00:45:27,148 --> 00:45:29,750 Easy, Mike. Easy. 394 00:45:34,755 --> 00:45:37,433 - Call him. - Captain Brittles! 395 00:45:37,558 --> 00:45:40,394 Captain Brittles! 396 00:45:50,304 --> 00:45:54,417 - Here it is. I had to... - Blast the details, how is he? 397 00:45:54,542 --> 00:45:59,388 I think I can safely say he'll live to make sergeant. 398 00:45:59,513 --> 00:46:02,416 Troop, halt! 399 00:46:03,317 --> 00:46:07,421 Pass the word, Quayne's doing fine! 400 00:46:08,255 --> 00:46:10,458 Prepare to mount! 401 00:46:12,360 --> 00:46:13,961 Mount! 402 00:46:16,997 --> 00:46:19,066 Forward! 403 00:46:25,906 --> 00:46:28,042 Thanks, soldier. 404 00:46:42,289 --> 00:46:44,333 I'm happy about Quayne. 405 00:46:44,458 --> 00:46:48,938 Why? He's just another dogface soldier in dirty-shirt blue. 406 00:46:49,063 --> 00:46:54,010 What's it to you if he lives or die? Did you ever dance with him? 407 00:46:54,135 --> 00:46:57,513 Or speak to him? Did you ever even look at him? 408 00:46:57,638 --> 00:47:01,851 No, of course you didn't. No officer's bars, not a gentleman. 409 00:47:01,976 --> 00:47:06,789 I'm finding that lieutenant's bars are no guarantee of a gentleman. 410 00:47:06,914 --> 00:47:08,991 You're glad about Quayne. 411 00:47:09,116 --> 00:47:14,722 It puts the happy ending to the story you'll take back to your tea parties. 412 00:47:14,922 --> 00:47:20,303 Now you've seen a real Indian fight, a man with an arrow in his chest. 413 00:47:20,428 --> 00:47:24,298 - Mr. Cohill... - That should make your tour perfect! 414 00:47:24,932 --> 00:47:29,378 Mrs. Allshard's having a rough time back there, Miss Dandridge. 415 00:47:29,503 --> 00:47:35,042 - Would you spell her for a while? - Certainly, captain. And thank you. 416 00:47:38,012 --> 00:47:42,925 Mr. Cohill, did anyone ever take down your britches and tan your hide? 417 00:47:43,050 --> 00:47:47,029 No, sir. That is, yes, sir. My father, sir, with a strap. 418 00:47:47,154 --> 00:47:52,059 Well, I'm just old enough to be your father, bub. Take the point! 419 00:47:52,827 --> 00:47:57,098 They'll make a fine, boisterous couple when they're married. 420 00:47:57,365 --> 00:47:59,533 Forward, trot! 421 00:48:56,660 --> 00:48:58,963 Women in the rear! 422 00:48:59,530 --> 00:49:04,643 - "Women to the rear." Doesn't he...? - Shut your gob! You talk too much. 423 00:49:04,768 --> 00:49:09,281 Go back to the rear, darling, and I'll give you a big kiss. 424 00:49:09,406 --> 00:49:11,951 - You'd better go. - I'd hate to be kiss... 425 00:49:12,076 --> 00:49:13,744 Shut up! 426 00:49:14,178 --> 00:49:18,749 First two sets forward! Gallop! 427 00:49:59,323 --> 00:50:02,993 - I'm glad to see you. - Sorry to be late, Tyree. Report. 428 00:50:03,194 --> 00:50:06,797 Cheyenne Dog party, about 30 Arapahos with them. 429 00:50:06,997 --> 00:50:10,000 Well, that blows the lid, doesn't it? 430 00:50:32,556 --> 00:50:35,526 Ma and Pa Sudro, sir. 431 00:50:44,235 --> 00:50:48,706 - Did the children see it? - No, they were hiding in the house. 432 00:50:51,642 --> 00:50:57,148 Tyree, it's about time I did retire. 433 00:50:57,348 --> 00:51:01,752 Sir? Would you take a look at Trooper Smith? 434 00:51:12,463 --> 00:51:18,169 Don't bother about me, captain. Trust you'll forgive my presumption. 435 00:51:18,369 --> 00:51:22,606 I'd like to commend this boy for how he handled his action. 436 00:51:22,807 --> 00:51:28,646 - In the best tradition of the cavalry. - I take that very kindly, sir. 437 00:51:29,513 --> 00:51:31,482 Captain Tyree. 438 00:51:33,818 --> 00:51:36,587 - Captain Tyree! - Speak to him. 439 00:51:36,787 --> 00:51:39,790 Thank you. Yes, sir! 440 00:51:40,291 --> 00:51:43,894 Sir! Sir! 441 00:51:44,094 --> 00:51:48,799 I'm afraid he can't hear you, captain. 442 00:52:14,725 --> 00:52:18,796 Why, Palmer. Why, Carey Sue! 443 00:52:19,196 --> 00:52:23,309 Do you remember me? I'm Mrs. Soldier. 444 00:52:23,434 --> 00:52:28,272 You came over and visited me at the fort. We had a party, remember? 445 00:52:28,672 --> 00:52:31,584 - See to your troop, Mr. Cohill! - Yes, sir. 446 00:52:31,709 --> 00:52:35,187 - Mr. Pennell, picket lines! - Yes, sir. 447 00:52:35,312 --> 00:52:40,393 You don't have to say it, captain. I know all this is because of me. 448 00:52:40,518 --> 00:52:42,962 Because I wanted to see the West. 449 00:52:43,087 --> 00:52:47,892 Because I wasn't Army enough to stay the winter. 450 00:52:49,760 --> 00:52:54,640 You're not quite Army yet, miss. Never apologize, it's a weakness. 451 00:52:54,765 --> 00:52:57,510 This was your last patrol. I'm to blame for it. 452 00:52:57,635 --> 00:53:02,807 Only the man who commands can be blamed. It rests on me. 453 00:53:03,908 --> 00:53:06,043 Mission, failure! 454 00:53:14,819 --> 00:53:19,623 Well, we missed the stage, Miss Dandridge. 455 00:53:32,736 --> 00:53:36,082 Well, that's the best I can do. 456 00:53:36,207 --> 00:53:39,051 I ran out of red flannel petticoats. 457 00:53:39,176 --> 00:53:41,887 - That's kind of you. - Sure appreciate it. 458 00:53:42,012 --> 00:53:45,483 - We thank you kindly. - I'm proud to do it. 459 00:53:50,821 --> 00:53:54,600 "I am the resurrection and the life, sayeth the Lord. 460 00:53:54,725 --> 00:53:59,363 He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. 461 00:53:59,797 --> 00:54:03,342 And whoso believeth in me shall never die. 462 00:54:03,467 --> 00:54:05,544 I know my redeemer liveth... 463 00:54:05,669 --> 00:54:10,841 and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." 464 00:54:13,344 --> 00:54:15,655 I commend to your keeping, sir... 465 00:54:15,780 --> 00:54:19,950 the souls of John Sudro and his wife, Martha. 466 00:54:20,651 --> 00:54:25,598 I also commend to your keeping the soul of Rome Clay... 467 00:54:25,723 --> 00:54:29,468 late brigadier general, Confederate States Army. 468 00:54:29,593 --> 00:54:32,805 I Known to his comrades here, sir... 469 00:54:32,930 --> 00:54:36,467 as Trooper John Smith, United States Cavalry. 470 00:54:36,801 --> 00:54:40,046 A gallant soldier and a Christian gentleman. 471 00:54:40,171 --> 00:54:43,716 Ready. Aim. Fire! 472 00:54:43,841 --> 00:54:45,951 Aim! Fire! 473 00:54:46,076 --> 00:54:50,648 Aim! Fire! Order! Time. 474 00:54:51,749 --> 00:54:55,261 - With your permission, sir? - Granted. 475 00:54:55,386 --> 00:54:57,697 - Bugler. - Thank you, sir. 476 00:54:57,822 --> 00:55:00,024 We thank you, sir! 477 00:55:23,848 --> 00:55:26,817 I wouldn't go any further if I were you. 478 00:55:28,953 --> 00:55:32,056 You're almost across the footlights now. 479 00:55:34,792 --> 00:55:40,431 Probably a hundred hostiles out there. Watching every move you're making. 480 00:55:44,235 --> 00:55:49,782 Think that's a whippoorwill? Come on, Olivia, let's go back. 481 00:55:49,907 --> 00:55:52,919 I can walk back alone, thank you. 482 00:55:53,044 --> 00:55:54,412 Olivia. 483 00:56:05,056 --> 00:56:10,403 The old man says, "Don't ever apologize. It's a sign of weakness." 484 00:56:10,528 --> 00:56:15,733 But I'm sorry for everything I've said and done. 485 00:56:21,639 --> 00:56:25,184 - Honey, I love you... - Flint, let's get it over with! 486 00:56:25,309 --> 00:56:26,686 Are you crazy? 487 00:56:26,811 --> 00:56:30,356 You've been jealous since she wore the yellow ribbon. 488 00:56:30,481 --> 00:56:32,258 Button up that shirt! 489 00:56:32,383 --> 00:56:35,628 Sneer all you want, but keep your paws off my girl. 490 00:56:35,753 --> 00:56:38,064 All right, I'll accommodate you. 491 00:56:38,189 --> 00:56:41,125 - Ross, don't. This isn't... - I quite agree! 492 00:56:44,595 --> 00:56:48,332 Button your shirt, Mr. Pennell! I thought better of you. 493 00:56:48,733 --> 00:56:54,547 Four years out here and still acting like a wet-eared cadet on the Hudson. 494 00:56:54,672 --> 00:57:00,244 - What is this all about, Mr. Cohill? - I decline to answer. Respectfully. 495 00:57:02,113 --> 00:57:06,659 Mr. Cohill, it is a bitter thing indeed... 496 00:57:06,784 --> 00:57:11,430 to learn an officer who's had nine years' experience... 497 00:57:11,555 --> 00:57:16,736 the officer to whom I'm yielding command of the troop in two days... 498 00:57:16,861 --> 00:57:19,972 should have so little grasp of leadership... 499 00:57:20,097 --> 00:57:25,044 as to allow himself to be chivvied into a go at fisticuffs... 500 00:57:25,169 --> 00:57:28,272 while taps still sounds over a brave man's grave. 501 00:57:28,806 --> 00:57:31,784 - God help this troop when I'm gone. - Sir, it... 502 00:57:31,909 --> 00:57:37,181 You're at attention, Mr. Pennell! You get back to the troop area. 503 00:57:40,718 --> 00:57:44,722 Mr. Cohill, have the men build their squad fires higher. 504 00:57:45,256 --> 00:57:48,935 Make the fullest show of bedding down for the night. 505 00:57:49,060 --> 00:57:55,066 Then we're sneaking out. Heading for the river, going back. 506 00:58:02,873 --> 00:58:06,210 - Sorry, Ross. - I'm sorry, Flint. 507 00:58:21,125 --> 00:58:25,571 I saw our friend, Mr. Rynders. Right smart trading going on. 508 00:58:25,696 --> 00:58:30,109 Mr. Rynders? All right. 509 00:58:30,234 --> 00:58:34,672 Pass the word to Mr. Pennell forward. Follow me. 510 00:59:04,520 --> 00:59:09,124 Mr. Rynders, Indian agent! 511 00:59:17,833 --> 00:59:20,811 - He said $50 is too much. - Too much? 512 00:59:20,936 --> 00:59:25,249 Tell him I know he's got the money in the paymaster's box. 513 00:59:25,374 --> 00:59:31,380 I know he killed Major Cheadle. Tell him it's $50 or no rifle! 514 01:00:09,685 --> 01:00:12,863 - Sergeant. - It's cocked, sir. 515 01:00:12,988 --> 01:00:15,157 No, your knife. 516 01:00:36,044 --> 01:00:38,722 Join me in a chaw of tobacco? 517 01:00:38,847 --> 01:00:42,985 No, sir. I don't chaw and I don't play cards. 518 01:00:46,054 --> 01:00:49,291 Chawing tobacco is a nasty habit. 519 01:00:49,625 --> 01:00:53,896 It's been known to turn a man's stomach. 520 01:00:54,763 --> 01:00:57,866 I'll take a chaw if you please, sir. 521 01:01:04,273 --> 01:01:06,508 Thank you, sir. 522 01:01:09,211 --> 01:01:11,180 Let's go. 523 01:01:23,525 --> 01:01:28,130 - Still figuring on resigning, mister? - No, sir. 524 01:03:03,158 --> 01:03:06,203 Pass the word. Officers and sergeants forward. 525 01:03:06,328 --> 01:03:09,298 Officers and sergeants forward! 526 01:03:12,000 --> 01:03:15,045 Sergeant Tyree? Find me a trail to the river. 527 01:03:15,170 --> 01:03:17,005 Right, sir! 528 01:03:18,273 --> 01:03:22,319 - We'll leave a guard under an officer. - It's a privilege... 529 01:03:22,444 --> 01:03:26,790 Mr. Pennell, your offer to volunteer will go on your record. 530 01:03:26,915 --> 01:03:29,627 If you still wish to make a record. 531 01:03:29,752 --> 01:03:34,231 Mr. Cohill, you're in command. Take two squads, cover our crossing. 532 01:03:34,356 --> 01:03:37,101 Deny the hostiles use of this ford. 533 01:03:37,226 --> 01:03:42,306 - First squad! Second squad! - Second has too many old married men. 534 01:03:42,431 --> 01:03:47,269 First squad! Fifth squad! Wheel out and form on the right! 535 01:03:50,105 --> 01:03:52,916 - Can you swim, Dickey, me boy? - No. 536 01:03:53,041 --> 01:03:56,820 Well, I'm the best swimmer in the world. 537 01:03:56,945 --> 01:04:02,584 Once I swam the English Channel with an anvil on me chest. 538 01:04:05,721 --> 01:04:10,267 You know, I've got two jars of jams and plums... 539 01:04:10,392 --> 01:04:12,728 on my pantry shelf. 540 01:04:13,662 --> 01:04:17,041 They're waiting to be eaten by a girl like you. 541 01:04:17,166 --> 01:04:19,635 Tell her about the boats. 542 01:04:20,569 --> 01:04:23,781 Request permission to stay behind with the guard. 543 01:04:23,906 --> 01:04:30,020 Refused. Mr. Cohill, start the troop across. I'll pick defense positions. 544 01:04:30,145 --> 01:04:35,317 One pack animal to the rear! Get back in that wagon, Quayne. 545 01:07:08,270 --> 01:07:12,908 Bugler, sound officer's call for Captain Brittles! 546 01:07:18,347 --> 01:07:22,551 I'll be back, men. I'll be back, I promise you. Good luck! 547 01:07:32,728 --> 01:07:38,676 - Adjust your saddles and equipment! - Adjust your saddles and equipment! 548 01:07:38,801 --> 01:07:41,036 Pass that on, will you? 549 01:07:43,839 --> 01:07:47,009 It's time for me to take me medicine. 550 01:07:54,283 --> 01:07:57,319 It tastes horrible! 551 01:08:08,063 --> 01:08:11,008 Three parties of them, Mr. Cohill. 552 01:08:11,133 --> 01:08:14,144 But this is the only crossing in 20 miles. 553 01:08:14,269 --> 01:08:18,482 You gotta buy me some time. You gotta buy me a long day. 554 01:08:18,607 --> 01:08:22,353 - Then we'll do it, sir. - And I know you will, Flint. 555 01:08:22,478 --> 01:08:28,058 Flint? It took you nine years to call me that. It was worth waiting for. 556 01:08:28,183 --> 01:08:30,586 We'll get you out of here, son. 557 01:08:31,153 --> 01:08:35,457 We'll get you out of this pocket by noon tomorrow. Prepare to mount! 558 01:08:36,125 --> 01:08:38,293 Move! 559 01:08:42,097 --> 01:08:44,066 Flint, wait. 560 01:08:47,536 --> 01:08:52,141 Haul off and kiss her back, blast you! We haven't got all day! 561 01:09:08,791 --> 01:09:12,027 All right, Miss Dandridge, if you please. 562 01:09:16,899 --> 01:09:18,801 Get mounted! 563 01:09:22,204 --> 01:09:25,541 - I guess that's how it is, Ross. - I understand. 564 01:09:25,874 --> 01:09:30,579 Forward! Forward! Yo-ho! 565 01:10:46,522 --> 01:10:49,091 It's my duty to report, mission failure. 566 01:10:49,558 --> 01:10:52,895 It was our fault! You did everything... 567 01:10:53,195 --> 01:10:58,342 I've never worn a coat of whitewash yet, Abby. I won't start now. 568 01:10:58,467 --> 01:11:03,280 Failed at Sudro's. Failed to keep Rynder's rifles from the tribes. 569 01:11:03,405 --> 01:11:07,051 Failed at everything. I leave the Army a failure. 570 01:11:07,176 --> 01:11:10,487 - You're running yourself... - Hasn't she told you? 571 01:11:10,612 --> 01:11:13,791 I left Cohill with two squads in the Paradise. 572 01:11:13,916 --> 01:11:15,893 A sound military move. 573 01:11:16,018 --> 01:11:20,731 I'd like to rest the troop for three hours and start back. 574 01:11:20,856 --> 01:11:24,201 I'll have Cohill out of that pocket by tomorrow. 575 01:11:24,326 --> 01:11:27,429 No, Nathan, troop can't leave till dawn. 576 01:11:27,796 --> 01:11:31,809 Dawn? Troop ought to pull out of here before midnight! 577 01:11:31,934 --> 01:11:37,314 I agree, Nathan, if you were leading it. But Pennell will need daylight. 578 01:11:37,439 --> 01:11:40,551 Pennell? That babe in the wood? 579 01:11:40,676 --> 01:11:45,047 Fording a river against a swarm of hostiles with Winchesters? 580 01:11:45,481 --> 01:11:49,226 Aren't you forgetting that you retire tomorrow? 581 01:11:49,351 --> 01:11:55,032 Tomorrow's all I need, Mac. Look, 40 years a good soldier. 582 01:11:55,157 --> 01:11:59,069 I can't leave Cohill facing those devils. 583 01:11:59,194 --> 01:12:02,673 It's no one-day mission. They'll be out all winter. 584 01:12:02,798 --> 01:12:08,979 Then I'll volunteer as a civilian scout, an interpreter. Anything. 585 01:12:09,104 --> 01:12:13,050 - I thought you were fond of Cohill. - Fond of him? 586 01:12:13,175 --> 01:12:17,254 Every time he gave an order, men would look at you. 587 01:12:17,379 --> 01:12:22,951 They'd wonder if he were doing the right thing. You wanna ruin the boy? 588 01:12:23,719 --> 01:12:25,696 I know, Mac, but... 589 01:12:25,821 --> 01:12:30,201 Pennell's got to learn to cross a river under fire. So did we. 590 01:12:30,326 --> 01:12:34,271 Cohill's got to run his chances. We ran them, Nathan. 591 01:12:34,396 --> 01:12:36,665 That's what we get paid for. 592 01:12:38,467 --> 01:12:43,047 Yeah, I guess you're right, Mac. 593 01:12:43,172 --> 01:12:45,274 I guess you're right. 594 01:12:45,674 --> 01:12:49,520 With your permission, I'll quit the post tomorrow. 595 01:12:49,645 --> 01:12:54,225 - Permission granted, captain. - Where will you go, Nathan? 596 01:12:54,350 --> 01:12:56,827 Oh, West, I guess, Abby. 597 01:12:56,952 --> 01:13:00,422 California, new settlements. 598 01:13:01,924 --> 01:13:04,893 Old soldiers, Miss Dandridge. 599 01:13:05,394 --> 01:13:09,073 Someday, you'll learn how they hate to give up. 600 01:13:09,198 --> 01:13:13,244 Captain of a troop one day, every man's face turned towards you. 601 01:13:13,369 --> 01:13:16,347 Lieutenants jump when I growl. 602 01:13:16,472 --> 01:13:19,016 Now, tomorrow I'll be glad... 603 01:13:19,141 --> 01:13:23,646 if the blacksmith asks me to shoe a horse. 604 01:13:27,416 --> 01:13:31,495 Blast you if you start sniffling! As for you, young lady... 605 01:13:31,620 --> 01:13:33,922 I'm not crying. 606 01:13:39,695 --> 01:13:43,065 I'd like to stand up and cheer. 607 01:13:54,777 --> 01:13:59,515 Time, sir. And it's a black day for the army. 608 01:14:02,184 --> 01:14:04,586 Did you sleep well, sir? 609 01:14:05,821 --> 01:14:07,523 No. 610 01:14:09,224 --> 01:14:11,493 I didn't sleep at all. 611 01:14:17,333 --> 01:14:20,211 Clean up the quarters after I'm gone. 612 01:14:20,336 --> 01:14:25,416 Sell all this stuff and put the money in the troop fund. 613 01:14:25,541 --> 01:14:29,386 Give Mrs. Allshard my extra saddle. 614 01:14:29,511 --> 01:14:32,122 It'll be easier on her disposition. 615 01:14:32,247 --> 01:14:33,724 And the oil, sir? 616 01:14:33,849 --> 01:14:37,194 Oil? Oh, yes. 617 01:14:37,319 --> 01:14:39,588 The water bottle. 618 01:14:41,890 --> 01:14:44,435 How did it ever get there, sir? 619 01:14:44,560 --> 01:14:48,239 - Now, how do you suppose? - How long have you known? 620 01:14:48,364 --> 01:14:52,042 Since the second battle of Bull Run, thickhead. 621 01:14:52,167 --> 01:14:55,504 And you've been deceiving me all these years. 622 01:15:10,986 --> 01:15:13,088 Well, there's that! 623 01:15:14,957 --> 01:15:20,037 I'd say my retirement was an occasion for a drink. Help yourself. 624 01:15:20,162 --> 01:15:23,307 No, I'd take no pleasure in it. 625 01:15:23,432 --> 01:15:27,203 But if it's an order, here's to your health. 626 01:15:32,942 --> 01:15:37,521 Fourteen days left for me and I'll be wearing one of them too. 627 01:15:37,646 --> 01:15:40,057 It's the only one I ever owned. 628 01:15:40,182 --> 01:15:42,326 I was in jeans and barefoot... 629 01:15:42,451 --> 01:15:45,621 when I left my daddy's farm to join the Army. 630 01:15:46,088 --> 01:15:48,265 Well, sergeant... 631 01:15:48,390 --> 01:15:54,438 I haven't had a drink since that day, but I'll have one to your retirement. 632 01:15:54,563 --> 01:15:59,335 - No, sir, I'll do the honors for you. - Thank you. 633 01:16:06,209 --> 01:16:08,954 Half a minute, till I get your blouse. 634 01:16:09,079 --> 01:16:10,814 What? 635 01:16:12,282 --> 01:16:17,654 - The men will like it, sir. - Oh, yeah. Last time. 636 01:16:20,023 --> 01:16:23,335 I'll review the troops alone this morning. 637 01:16:23,460 --> 01:16:28,206 Break in that suit of store clothes for me, will you? 638 01:16:28,331 --> 01:16:31,109 - The suit? - Yeah, try it on! 639 01:16:31,234 --> 01:16:33,503 See how it looks. 640 01:17:24,054 --> 01:17:27,691 - C Troop present and accounted for. - Thank you, sir. 641 01:17:30,994 --> 01:17:32,729 Men... 642 01:17:34,030 --> 01:17:36,199 I won't be going out with you. 643 01:17:38,068 --> 01:17:42,172 I won't be here when you return. 644 01:17:42,772 --> 01:17:44,808 Wish I could. 645 01:17:46,443 --> 01:17:49,813 But I know your performance under your... 646 01:17:50,480 --> 01:17:52,749 new commander will... 647 01:17:53,483 --> 01:17:55,986 make me proud of you... 648 01:17:56,987 --> 01:18:01,257 as I've always been proud of you. 649 01:18:01,458 --> 01:18:05,962 One moment, please, captain. Corporal Krumrein, front and center! 650 01:18:08,264 --> 01:18:12,544 Sir, a small token from the troop. 651 01:18:12,669 --> 01:18:17,440 They all put in the hat for it, sir. Even Sergeant Hochbauer. 652 01:18:23,213 --> 01:18:26,525 It's solid sliver, brought on from Kansas City. 653 01:18:26,650 --> 01:18:30,186 There is a sentiment on the back of it. 654 01:18:46,102 --> 01:18:49,714 "To Captain Brittles. 655 01:18:49,839 --> 01:18:52,208 From C Troop... 656 01:18:57,113 --> 01:18:59,516 lest we forget." 657 01:19:08,091 --> 01:19:12,662 Thank you, corporal. Thank you. 658 01:19:13,530 --> 01:19:15,165 Thank all of you. 659 01:19:22,572 --> 01:19:27,477 Take your troop, Mr. Pennell. Proceed on your mission. 660 01:19:28,979 --> 01:19:31,681 Good luck, C Troop! 661 01:21:13,249 --> 01:21:15,752 Give me a side view. 662 01:21:17,354 --> 01:21:19,389 It's perfect! 663 01:21:19,589 --> 01:21:22,400 It's made for you, Quincannon. 664 01:21:22,525 --> 01:21:25,770 Go down to the settlers and order a duplicate. 665 01:21:25,895 --> 01:21:30,100 So that when you retire you... Here. 666 01:21:30,400 --> 01:21:33,536 Have a couple of drinks while you're waiting. 667 01:22:00,597 --> 01:22:03,600 You're out of uniform, Quincannon. 668 01:22:04,301 --> 01:22:06,611 - Oh, I am, am I? - You are. 669 01:22:06,736 --> 01:22:09,481 Well, I'm in the proper uniform. 670 01:22:09,606 --> 01:22:13,343 The uniform of a retired gentleman. 671 01:22:15,111 --> 01:22:19,883 - Hochbauer! Hochbauer! - Yes, sir. 672 01:22:20,083 --> 01:22:23,328 Sergeant Quincannon is improperly dressed on duty. 673 01:22:23,453 --> 01:22:27,357 And he's under the influence. Throw him in the guardhouse. 674 01:22:27,624 --> 01:22:29,434 Alone, sir? 675 01:22:29,559 --> 01:22:32,337 Afraid of him? We'll get you some help. 676 01:22:32,462 --> 01:22:35,699 Wagner! Give Hochbauer a hand. 677 01:22:42,172 --> 01:22:44,407 Come, Fritz. 678 01:22:50,647 --> 01:22:55,418 It'll be a little drop of whiskey, Irish, and I'll pour it meself. 679 01:22:58,088 --> 01:23:01,124 When I've drank that up, just throw me out. 680 01:23:03,426 --> 01:23:07,105 I want you to help me arrest Quincannon. 681 01:23:07,230 --> 01:23:10,567 I'd love to throw that big mick in the cooler. 682 01:23:20,110 --> 01:23:23,088 - You're under arrest. - By whose orders? 683 01:23:23,213 --> 01:23:26,983 By order of Captain Brittles. Are you coming peaceably? 684 01:23:27,450 --> 01:23:33,123 Laddie, I've never gone anyplace peaceably in me life. 685 01:23:40,764 --> 01:23:44,367 You're just in time for a drink, Wagner. 686 01:23:53,143 --> 01:23:56,746 Connolly, the old days have gone forever. 687 01:24:00,150 --> 01:24:01,818 Look out! 688 01:24:07,224 --> 01:24:10,235 You hear about the buffalo coming back? 689 01:24:10,360 --> 01:24:12,763 - Buffalo? - Herds of them. 690 01:24:18,368 --> 01:24:22,280 Men! Now, we want no unpleasantness. 691 01:24:22,405 --> 01:24:27,177 A toast first and the guardhouse after, if you're able. 692 01:24:33,316 --> 01:24:36,486 And it's all on me. I'm paying. 693 01:24:41,825 --> 01:24:46,196 To Captain Nathan Brittles... 694 01:24:47,364 --> 01:24:48,698 on his retirement. 695 01:24:49,065 --> 01:24:52,035 To Captain Nathan Brittles! 696 01:25:02,846 --> 01:25:05,524 I thank you, comrades. 697 01:25:05,649 --> 01:25:09,286 This has been a very pleasant moment. 698 01:25:12,456 --> 01:25:16,593 - Goodbye, Mr. Connolly. - Goodbye, Mr. Quincannon. 699 01:25:17,994 --> 01:25:22,299 - Are you hurt, Hanz? - He's all right, sarge. 700 01:25:49,459 --> 01:25:52,696 Come and have a little sup before you go. 701 01:25:52,963 --> 01:25:56,066 Wagner, come and join us! 702 01:26:05,776 --> 01:26:07,711 Service! 703 01:26:08,578 --> 01:26:10,680 Waiter! 704 01:26:13,884 --> 01:26:16,395 - What's all this? - Are you all right? 705 01:26:16,520 --> 01:26:19,031 I got a cold, doctor. I had a nip. 706 01:26:19,156 --> 01:26:23,059 To the guardhouse, Quincannon! Quick step! March! 707 01:26:25,429 --> 01:26:27,673 Watch the steps, ma'am. 708 01:26:27,798 --> 01:26:31,343 Aren't you ashamed? Eight of you picking on one man? 709 01:26:31,468 --> 01:26:35,138 - Only seven, ma'am. - Forward, yo! 710 01:26:44,081 --> 01:26:48,660 All right, I get it. Ten days in the guardhouse and no charges. 711 01:26:48,785 --> 01:26:52,164 Can't you make it two weeks? Till he retires? 712 01:26:52,289 --> 01:26:54,466 A man with a thirst like that... 713 01:26:54,591 --> 01:26:58,395 couldn't get by on less than a sergeant's pension. 714 01:26:58,628 --> 01:27:02,374 I'll give you my word, he'll retire as top soldier. 715 01:27:02,499 --> 01:27:04,443 Thanks, Mac. 716 01:27:04,568 --> 01:27:08,071 Well, on my way. Goodbye, Mac. 717 01:27:11,007 --> 01:27:13,443 Say goodbye to Abby! 718 01:27:15,412 --> 01:27:17,289 He'll do no such thing. 719 01:27:17,414 --> 01:27:22,986 "Goodbye" is a word we don't use in the cavalry. Till our next post, dear. 720 01:27:23,820 --> 01:27:28,425 Could I haul off and kiss you too, captain? 721 01:27:46,076 --> 01:27:49,446 - Goodbye, doc. - Goodbye, Nathan. 722 01:27:50,080 --> 01:27:52,749 And may the road be kind to you. 723 01:28:07,397 --> 01:28:13,178 Signal smokes. War drums. Feathered bonnets against the Western sky. 724 01:28:13,303 --> 01:28:18,250 New Messiahs. Young leaders are ready to hurl the finest light cavalry... 725 01:28:18,375 --> 01:28:21,111 against Fort Starke. 726 01:28:29,886 --> 01:28:35,667 In the Kiowa village, the drumbeat echoes in the pulse of young braves. 727 01:28:35,792 --> 01:28:39,238 Fighters under a common banner, old quarrels forgotten... 728 01:28:39,363 --> 01:28:43,208 Comanche rides with Arapaho, Apache with Cheyenne. 729 01:28:43,333 --> 01:28:47,813 All chant of war. War to drive the white man forever... 730 01:28:47,938 --> 01:28:50,974 from the red man's hunting ground. 731 01:28:57,714 --> 01:29:00,626 Only the old men stand silent. 732 01:29:00,751 --> 01:29:05,764 Even Pony That Walks has been howled down at the council fires. 733 01:29:05,889 --> 01:29:09,359 Captain Brittles! Captain Brittles! 734 01:29:09,593 --> 01:29:11,962 Captain Brittles, sir. 735 01:29:20,871 --> 01:29:27,019 - Captain Brittles, glad to see you. - And I you. Report, Mr. Pennell. 736 01:29:27,144 --> 01:29:30,656 We effected the relief as ordered. No casualties. 737 01:29:30,781 --> 01:29:33,258 - My compliments. - Thank you, sir. 738 01:29:33,383 --> 01:29:35,285 Report, Mr. Cohill. 739 01:29:35,485 --> 01:29:39,264 We've trailed them all day. It's a big concentration. 740 01:29:39,389 --> 01:29:43,602 Arapahos, Kiowas, Comanches and Cheyenne Dog Soldiers. 741 01:29:43,727 --> 01:29:46,805 About 900 of them, and they're ready to strike. 742 01:29:46,930 --> 01:29:50,309 We gotta strike first. I'm glad the major sent you... 743 01:29:50,434 --> 01:29:53,045 He didn't send me. I'm not on duty. 744 01:29:53,170 --> 01:29:57,541 - Then the orders haven't been changed? - Orders are orders, sir. 745 01:29:58,108 --> 01:30:00,319 For the next four hours... 746 01:30:00,444 --> 01:30:04,489 according to my brand-new sliver watch and chain... 747 01:30:04,614 --> 01:30:08,093 I'm an officer in the United States Cavalry. 748 01:30:08,218 --> 01:30:12,898 If I gave you a written order, Flint, would you obey it? 749 01:30:13,023 --> 01:30:16,568 - I don't need them from you. - But you'll get them. 750 01:30:16,693 --> 01:30:21,673 Might come in handy at our court-martial. Sergeant Tyree? 751 01:30:21,798 --> 01:30:25,344 I'm ordering you to volunteer again. Fetch a guidon. 752 01:30:25,469 --> 01:30:28,772 Yes, sir. Guidon! 753 01:30:30,007 --> 01:30:35,178 Remain here. Do nothing until I return. If I don't, those are your orders. 754 01:30:35,345 --> 01:30:37,447 Don't lose them. 755 01:31:20,123 --> 01:31:22,693 Locate the pony herd. 756 01:31:23,660 --> 01:31:26,104 Were you ever scared, Captain Tyree? 757 01:31:26,229 --> 01:31:30,200 Yes, sir. Up to and including now. 758 01:32:14,745 --> 01:32:20,726 Nathan, Nathan! I am a Christian. 759 01:32:20,851 --> 01:32:22,986 Hallelujah. 760 01:32:23,587 --> 01:32:26,999 Old friend, me. Long time. Long time. 761 01:32:27,124 --> 01:32:29,768 I come in peace, Pony That Walks. 762 01:32:29,893 --> 01:32:34,431 Take salt, Nathan. Take salt. 763 01:32:38,035 --> 01:32:42,939 Smoke pipe. Good, good. 764 01:32:48,345 --> 01:32:52,157 Pony That Walks, my heart is sad at what I see. 765 01:32:52,282 --> 01:32:56,695 Your young men painted for war. Their scalp knives red. 766 01:32:56,820 --> 01:33:00,699 The medicine drums talking. It is a bad thing. 767 01:33:00,824 --> 01:33:04,469 A bad thing, Nathan. Many will die. 768 01:33:04,594 --> 01:33:09,433 My young men. Your young men. No good. No good. 769 01:33:10,067 --> 01:33:13,712 - We must stop this war. - Too late, Nathan. 770 01:33:13,837 --> 01:33:16,515 Young men do not listen to me. 771 01:33:16,640 --> 01:33:22,621 They listen to big medicine. Yellow hair. Custer dead. 772 01:33:22,746 --> 01:33:28,885 Buffalo come back, great sign. Too late, Nathan. 773 01:33:29,353 --> 01:33:34,933 You will come with me. Hunt buffalo together. 774 01:33:35,058 --> 01:33:38,370 Smoke many pipes. 775 01:33:38,495 --> 01:33:41,798 We are too old for war. 776 01:33:43,200 --> 01:33:46,678 Yes, we are too old for war... 777 01:33:46,803 --> 01:33:49,306 but old men should stop wars. 778 01:33:49,806 --> 01:33:54,887 Too late, too late. Many squaws will sing the death songs. 779 01:33:55,012 --> 01:34:00,792 Many lodges will be empty. You come with me. 780 01:34:00,917 --> 01:34:06,698 We hunt buffalo, get drunk together. 781 01:34:06,823 --> 01:34:09,468 Hallelujah, hallelujah! 782 01:34:09,593 --> 01:34:15,607 No, old friend, I must go. I go far away. 783 01:34:15,732 --> 01:34:20,304 Then, Nathan, my brother... 784 01:34:22,072 --> 01:34:24,508 go in peace. 785 01:34:47,664 --> 01:34:50,300 Easy, puppy, easy. 786 01:34:58,208 --> 01:35:01,286 Pass the word. Mount. Pass the word. Mount. 787 01:35:01,411 --> 01:35:04,247 Pass the word. Mount. Pass the word. Mount. 788 01:35:21,782 --> 01:35:27,930 Bugler, do you want to get busted back to horseshoeing? Quiet that horse. 789 01:35:28,055 --> 01:35:31,124 - Tyree. - Sorry, sir. 790 01:35:45,139 --> 01:35:47,274 Mr. Cohill... 791 01:35:48,075 --> 01:35:53,122 can you read the time by my brand-new silver watch? 792 01:35:53,247 --> 01:35:55,949 Yes, sir. It's 12 minutes to midnight. 793 01:35:56,150 --> 01:35:57,718 Yeah. 794 01:35:59,853 --> 01:36:01,622 Gentlemen. 795 01:36:02,589 --> 01:36:06,827 Bugler, sound the charge. 796 01:37:57,171 --> 01:37:59,006 Sound recall. 797 01:38:00,141 --> 01:38:02,852 - Any wounded? - No casualties, sir. 798 01:38:02,977 --> 01:38:06,514 No casualties, no Indian war, no court-martial. 799 01:38:07,648 --> 01:38:11,419 Have your soldiers follow the hostiles back to the reservation. 800 01:38:11,619 --> 01:38:16,232 You follow a mile behind them. Walking hurts their pride. 801 01:38:16,357 --> 01:38:19,360 Your watching will hurt it worse. 802 01:38:21,462 --> 01:38:27,034 Can you read what time it is by my brand-new silver watch? 803 01:38:27,368 --> 01:38:30,604 It's two minutes past midnight, sir. 804 01:38:35,009 --> 01:38:37,812 Been a civilian for two minutes. 805 01:38:38,612 --> 01:38:43,284 It's your army, Mr. Cohill. Good luck. 806 01:39:00,000 --> 01:39:04,046 So Nathan Brittles, ex-captain of the Cavalry, U.S.A... 807 01:39:04,171 --> 01:39:07,950 started westward for the new settlements in California. 808 01:39:08,075 --> 01:39:13,748 Westward toward the setting sun, the end of the trail for all old men. 809 01:39:15,783 --> 01:39:18,661 But the Army hadn't finished with Brittles. 810 01:39:18,786 --> 01:39:24,325 And it sent a galloper after him. That was Sergeant Tyree's department. 811 01:39:30,264 --> 01:39:35,402 Yo-ho, Captain Brittles! 812 01:39:44,979 --> 01:39:48,924 Captain, sir. For you, from the Yankee War Department. 813 01:39:49,049 --> 01:39:53,262 I knew it. Dad blast it, I knew it. 814 01:39:53,387 --> 01:39:56,265 Every time you... What? 815 01:39:56,390 --> 01:39:59,368 Sergeant, it's my appointment! 816 01:39:59,493 --> 01:40:03,806 Chief of scouts, with a rank of lieutenant colonel. 817 01:40:03,931 --> 01:40:06,876 And will you look at those endorsements! 818 01:40:07,001 --> 01:40:10,913 Phil Sheridan, William Tecumseh Sherman... 819 01:40:11,038 --> 01:40:16,986 and Ulysses Simpson Grant, President of the United States of America. 820 01:40:17,111 --> 01:40:19,455 There's three aces for you! 821 01:40:19,580 --> 01:40:24,927 - I kind of wish you had a full hand. - Full hand? What do you mean? 822 01:40:25,052 --> 01:40:27,388 Robert E. Lee, sir. 823 01:40:29,290 --> 01:40:31,992 Wouldn't have been bad. Let's go. 824 01:41:04,959 --> 01:41:08,262 Welcome home, colonel darlin'. 825 01:41:12,266 --> 01:41:15,035 Your arm, Colonel Brittles. 826 01:41:32,586 --> 01:41:35,931 You'll be surprised to know that she and I... 827 01:41:36,056 --> 01:41:38,634 Son, I knew it all the time. 828 01:41:38,759 --> 01:41:43,472 Everybody on the post knew it, above the rank of second lieutenant. 829 01:41:43,597 --> 01:41:47,376 - Right, Mr. Pennell? - One day I'll be first lieutenant. 830 01:41:47,501 --> 01:41:51,005 Yeah, in 10 or 12 years. 831 01:41:51,338 --> 01:41:53,716 Will you stay for the dance, colonel? 832 01:41:53,841 --> 01:41:59,847 You'll excuse me, Miss Dandridge, I gotta make my report first. 833 01:42:00,548 --> 01:42:04,852 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. 834 01:42:06,720 --> 01:42:08,255 Thank you. 835 01:42:55,536 --> 01:42:59,148 So here they are, the dogfaced soldiers, the regulars... 836 01:42:59,273 --> 01:43:03,953 the 50-cents-a-day professionals, riding the outposts of a nation. 837 01:43:04,078 --> 01:43:09,225 From Ft. Reno to Ft. Apache, Sheridan to Stock, they were all the same. 838 01:43:09,350 --> 01:43:14,830 Men in dirty-shirt blue, only a page in history books to mark their lives. 839 01:43:14,955 --> 01:43:18,334 But wherever they rode, whatever they fought for... 840 01:43:18,459 --> 01:43:21,962 that place became the United States.