Rio Grande Page #3
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- 1950
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- Hang these up by the feet, Sandy.
- Yo.
- Good morning, Mrs York.
- Morning, Doctor.
- Busy woman.
- Yes, indeed.
- Can I help with your wash?
- I generally let one of the other ladies.
But I'm sure the sergeant here
would like to give you his trade.
As a doctor, I would diagnose those
as saddle-sores.
- Trooper Tyree?
- Here, sir.
I have a demand from the Deputy
United States Marshal to seize you.
and legal process by the district court,
"Fernando X Hernandez, judge,
on charges of manslaughter."
The way that language sounds,
I must be arrested.
As the commanding officer is not
present, you will await his signature.
Got any place I can lock this soldier boy
up till I get them papers signed?
With a fella like this, sir, I mean,
a desperado, leave him at the hospital.
It's a good idea.
I can get my feet checked.
They been bothering me.
or want me to use these cuffs on you?
I'm always peaceful,
and there ain't no use doing nothin' else.
Excuse me, ma'am.
Are you arresting that nice young man?
Not me, Mrs York.
The United States Deputy Marshal.
Manslaughter! Well,
what are you going to do about it?
A nice gentle soul who'd walk ten miles
out of his way before he'd step on an ant.
You get him some tobacco,
anything he wants.
And we'll also get him a lawyer.
- He's partial to molasses candy.
- Well, get some.
Yankee justice.
Arresting a nice young man like that
for manslaughter.
And promoting arsonists
to be sergeant majors!
Uncle Timmy!
Singers! Sing out.
Make you forget your thirst.
Doctor, I get spots in front of me eyes
and me heart is palpitating.
- And I'm...
- Sitting on it.
Thank you, Doctor.
- I feel better now.
- It'll kill you or cure you.
Doctor, with your fine education,
would you be telling me something?
- Yeah.
- What is an arsonist?
An arsonist is a person
that sets buildings on fire
for profit or perverse excitement.
Is that what it is?
Why?
It all started when we rode
down to Shenandoah Valley, Doctor.
Every trooper of General Sheridan's
command during the late war.
It was because he'd ordered to burn
the crops and the barns at Bridesdale.
With herself looking daggers at me.
And same as at the colonel.
He was a captain then.
Silent as death, she was,
with a baby in her arms, little Jeff.
Little Jeff.
Well, it was grim duty
for both you and the colonel.
- That was his wife's plantation?
- Aye.
It was owned by the same family
ever since that grand Irishman,
Sir Walter Raleigh, first smoked a pipe.
Seems like I've heard that story before.
And there's the black hand
that did the dirty deed.
I wish you'd knock it off with that stick.
Halt!
I make it out to be a Mexican officer
approaching to meet you, sir.
Cool off and water your horses.
Bugler. Honours, please.
Three flourishes.
- Welcome to Rio Bravo.
- Buenas tardes, el teniente.
And my respect, Senor Coronel York.
Wish I'd reached the Rio Grande sooner.
I wish the same. It would have saved me
three brave men killed and two wounded.
Have you medical aid for your wounded?
Unfortunately, no.
Tell the surgeon to bring the pack mule,
cross the Rio Grande...
- With your permission.
- Granted with gratitude.
...and attend our wounded comrades
on the Rio Bravo side.
- I would suggest...
- Yes, Senor Coronel?
...Naches and his band are a scourge
to both your country and mine.
We can catch them before
they reach their mountain stronghold.
I would gladly place myself and my men
under your command,
to join you in pursuit.
Unfortunately, Senor Coronel,
my orders are firm.
I must above all protect the Rio Bravo.
With three men, sir? That's courage.
And my orders are firm also.
I must stay on the Rio Grande side.
My compliments
on your fidelity to duty, sir. Adis.
I am eternally in your debt,
Senor Coronel.
Bueno. Vmonos.
I'm sorry, Kathleen.
Your sense of duty again, Kirby.
I've seen things that make my sense
of duty important. I'll take you home.
I'm sorry your duty made you destroy
two beautiful things:
Bridesdale and us.
I was sorry, too, when it had to be done.
You know that.
But you rebuilt Bridesdale.
That was easy.
It required just physical effort.
It would be a start if you'd let Jeff go.
And get you back?
If that were a condition.
I could say yes to you
very easily, Kathleen.
But I owe Jeff something.
He's a fine boy.
But he must learn
that a man's word to anything,
even his own destruction,
must be honoured.
Good evening, York.
How about a cup of coffee?
General.
To your very good health, sir.
To the President of the United States.
Perhaps Mrs York will favour us
with a sentiment.
To my only rival.
Sir, the traditional singers
would like to sing...
- The regimental singers.
- Just what I was going to say, sir.
The regimental singers would like to sing
a traditional song for himself.
Very good, Quincannon.
Carry on.
Donnelly, sing it.
Thank you, men. Allow them the privilege
of the sutler's store until midnight.
We thank the general.
Now, don't abuse the privilege. Men.
- Goodnight, General.
- Why, you're not...
May we walk with you to your quarters?
- Thank you.
- Goodnight, Mrs York.
Goodnight, sir.
If that marshal's here,
Did you hear that music?
That sweet, lilting music.
You blasted policeman,
get to the colonel's office
and get your papers signed.
And take this poor boy with you.
No hard feelings, son.
Protect my interests, Doc.
- Yeah.
- Protect my interests!
Protect my... interests.
Hey, son, do you know
that man has a warrant
charging you with manslaughter?
A lot of people use that word
"manslaughter" pretty freely.
Boy, why don't you tell us about this?
Maybe we can help you.
Well, it could be that a fella had a run-in
with a Yankee down in Texas.
Somethin' about the fella's... sister.
It could be that the Yankee
drawed a gun and started shootin',
got himself killed.
Mrs York wants to get you a lawyer
to get you out of this.
Thank her kindly for me and tell her...
Look, fellas, my sister's gettin' married
to a man she grew up with.
A Texican. Fine fella.
They kinda plan on goin' to California
and startin' fresh.
And I don't think it's quite right to start
a lot of talk and scandal in open court
until their dust has settled behind them.
Of course, when I hear
they're in California,
I'll be wantin' that lawyer,
wantin' him bad.
Tell you the truth,
I kinda like this man's army.
Thank you for your kindness.
Let's get her done, Sergeant.
If that boy was one of my troopers,
I wouldn't be so eager to see him hung.
I'll just take a little sup for me cold.
And then I'll take it to the colonel's tent.
Unless you're a blackguard,
steal a horse, stay away for a few days.
Come in!
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