Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend Page #5

Siddown. I'll see what we can do

about that bruise.

Who are you... when you're not

masquerading as a brother?

I've been working for Uncle Sam's

army the past four years.

Mustered out a month ago.

Why the disguise?

Somebody stole everything we had,

including the money of our

entire community.

The Brothers helped us out

When I came to town

and found Clark riding my horse,

I figured it would be just as well

to pass as a Brother for

the time being.

The way things are going, I'd say

you'd better keep on passing as one.

This community you mention.

What's is like?

Like any other western settlement.

The land's good.

It's gonna be a town someday,

perhaps a city.

If we can get

the right sort of people.

I've always wanted to go

farther west.

But I'm afraid Uncle Elam

wouldn't let me go alone.

Of course, if I had a job,

like teaching school, or something...

and... somebody to look out for me...

Who is it?

Sheriff Massey.

Just a minute.

In there.

- What do you want?

- A man was murdered tonight.

And I'm kinda interested in who's

sleeping in your barn, if anybody.

- Where does that door lead?

- My uncle's bedroom.

Oh?

- You can't go in there.

- Why can't I?

My uncle's asleep.

I don't want him disturbed.

- Get out of my house.

- Get out of my way.

If you don't mind, Miss King,

I will take a look in your barn.

Our money's back, everybody!

It happened some time last night.

It had to.

How much is there, Vance?

Did you count it?

$3600, my watch,

and most of the jewellery

we were robbed of.

It's a miracle. That's what it is.

A miracle!

You know what's happened?

Why, you too?

Did you find your cash box full

this morning too?

Yep. $4,000 and a lot of jewellery.

Some of it must belong to you folks.

Well, we've got some

that must belong to your outfit.

Come on. I'll show you.

- Thank you for helping me with these.

- It's a pleasure, ma'am.

Sure beats sweeping floors.

Oh. Put those on the table.

No.

Put 'em on the bed.

Seems to me, thee are out of place,

singing in a saloon.

What do you know about

saloon singers?

I've spent quite a lot of time

and money looking into the subject.

Before I was converted, that is.

Have a drink with me?

Well, I...

- No. I... No, thanks.

- You don't mind if I have one?

No. Thee go right ahead. I'll watch.

Well, here's to Medicine Bend.

It's quite a place.

It'll do for now.

Thee aren't planning on staying?

Not one minute longer

than I have to.

Where would thee go if thee left?

It all depends on who I left with.

Guess I'd like to get married

and have a home, like anybody else.

Except, those aren't the kind of

proposals you get working in a place

like The Pioneer Saloon.

- You married?

- Not yet.

You look like a good bet

for somebody.

Quiet, dependable,

handy around the house.

Are thee making fun of me?

Sure I am.

Well. I'm gonna have to

run you out of here now.

I have to get ready and go to work.

Well, I could stay and help.

Oh, thee had better watch thyself,

Brother!

I think you're beginning

to backslide.

Thanks again for helping

with the bundles.

Any time.

I'm telling you,

they was all three sound asleep.

I can't arrest 'em

without no evidence at all.

- Ep!

- Now what do you want?

Those soldier uniforms are gone.

I thought I told you

to keep that storeroom locked.

I did. Somebody broke the lock.

I just noticed it.

Aw, who'd be interested in

a bunch of old military uniforms?

The military! Who else?

Especially the men who owned them.

Might just be a perfect fit

for those three Brothers.

Now, wait a minute. If they are

in the army, we'd better lay off.

Yeah.

Only trouble is,

how are we gonna know?

Well, I've got just a

dandy way to find out.

Mr. Clark said I should wait

for an answer from thee.

Come in.

So, Mr. Clark wants an answer.

Yes'm. He said I should wait.

It's too early in the morning

to think right. I just got up.

- Well, maybe I'd better come back later.

- Oh, no!

No. I'll be able to collect

my thoughts in a moment.

Won't you sit down?

Oh, excuse me!

- No, I...

- Go ahead. I won't tell on you.

Well...

maybe just one won't hurt me.

I always say, drink no longer water,

but take a little wine

for they stomach's sake.

Happy days.

Somehow... you're just not

the type... to become a Brother.

Oh, well, I didn't use to be.

What did you used to be?

Oh, lots of things.

- What's your name?

- Clegg... Priv... Er...

I mean, that is, Wilbur Clegg.

Mind if I call you Will?

Oh, no, ma'am. All my friends do.

Here's to friendship... Willie.

And there we were, 1,600 Sioux,

ride in the drawer to the right of us.

And old Spotted Dog with 2,000

Apapahoes on that hill.

And here we were.

With a river behind us

and that cliff in front of us.

- What happened?

- You won't believe this.

The general... the general, he turned

to me and he looked worried.

He turned to me and he says,

'Willie... '

Always called me Willie.

He says, 'Willie? What can we do?'

- And you know what I told him?

- What?

Charge!

Charge!

Charge!

She's thinking up an answer

to your note, Mr. Clark.

- Takes time this early in the morning.

- Well?

5th Cavalry, Troop C, 1st Brigade.

- Troop E!

- Anything else?

They were robbed. They've been

trying to get back what was taken.

- To buy supplies from Elam King.

- Elam King?

He's got a shipment due in any day.

Mostly arms.

- Everyone's waiting for it.

- Thanks, Nell.

Get his partners.

Give 'em a fair trial.

- Then hang 'em!

- Ep, wait!

You can't hang 'em.

- Don't go soft, Nell.

These men are dangerous.

They killed Clyde Walters.

- Take him in!

- Come on.

- Oh, now, just a minute here.

- Come on!

Do your talking at the trial.

- Where's the tall one that works here?

- You mean Brother Devlin?

He's no Brother, and you know it.

Where is he?

- I'm sure he wouldn't be interested.

- He'll be interested.

Unless he wants to hang.

- Hang?

- They already have his friends,

and they're coming here.

- So he'd better start moving.

- I don't believe you.

I believe her.

- But why this sudden change of heart?

- That's a long story.

The important thing is, Johnny and

Will'll both be hung by morning

unless they get some help.

Thanks.

Mr. Devlin. How can you help them?

One man against a whole town.

- I don't know yet.

- Well, where can I get in touch with you?

Brother Abraham. We can trust him.

I'll wait for you at the church.

I suppose I should apologise.

- Forget it.

- I'm sorry. You see...

- I thought...

- What everybody else in town thinks?

I don't. I only work for him.

Or, used to.

I've gone along with a lot of things,

but not murder.

You'd better go out the back way.

Yes, Mr. Massey?

I'm looking for that so-called

Brother that works for you.

Brother Devlin?

He's not here right now.

- I sent him on an errand.

- Don't try to cover for him, Miss.

He's wanted for murder.

Slade? Go search the hayloft.

I'll take a look in back.

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