Taza, Son of Cochise Page #3

the seed corn and the sheep.

The squawks must bring their baskets.

We'll fill them with seed.

I have something to say to Grey Eagle.

- What is it?

- I want Oona for my wife.

I'll give my daughter

to whom brings me the right presents.

- What do you want?

- Guns and bullets.

The White Eyes

will not let Apaches have guns.

The Reservation Police have.

I have none to give.

You asked me what I wanted.

I'll bring you my presents tomorrow.

- Where's Lobo?

- Maybe he plant corn.

- You'd wise to talk.

- I'm wise.

- In the ways of an Apache.

- You'll learn nothing from us.

Kayita.

Tell Captain Burnett Lobo is missing.

And that he has a gun.

Taza knows about Lobo.

He looks for him.

I will rip off my daughter's tongue.

Chato, come with me.

We must search all the villages for Lobo.

- Find Lobo?

- No, Captain.

- He's headed for Mexico?

- Not without Geronimo.

He must be hiding somewhere.

- Nobody is talking?

- Geronimo knows.

But he'll not talk.

I should report this to General Crook.

Give us more time, Captain.

We'll find Lobo.

Alright.

You've got 24 hours.

Thanks for saving my neck.

An Apache has punished an Apache.

Geronimo.

I found Lobo.

Where is he?

Where his blood was spilled,

in the San Carlos agency,

by me.

That was close.

Very close.

Too close to my wedding.

- Grey Eagle knows I killed Lobo.

- He hates you 'cause of who you are.

- That is not enough.

- It is all I have.

He'll spit at it.

Must I give this?

Taza.

- Delay the wedding.

- No.

- For a few days.

- I promised Oona.

- Better break a promise than your heart.

- It must be tomorrow.

Taza? Taza?

It's all for you.

Every warrior gave what it could.

I'll never forget this.

- They're good friends.

- Grey Eagle won't turn his back.

- Good morning, Taza.

- Good morning, Nantan.

It's quite a haul. What's it all about?

- There's gonna be a wedding.

- I'm taking Oona as my wife.

My best wishes.

I'll be an honor to have her on the post.

Did you ever see an Apache wedding?

- Lots of colors, lots of victuals.

- No more.

- This land is not like Chiricahua.

- That's too bad.

We'll throw a party

for you and the bride.

Take a wagon to Fort Apache

and come back with six turkeys.

I won't forget the trimming's either.

Thank you, Nantan.

Beautiful!

Get away from here!

I came to help you gather willow.

They're green and fresh.

That'll make a strong house.

I built my wickiup for Taza.

For a daughter like you,

Grey Eagle will want many presents.

He'll get more than enough.

I know he will.

I ask Grey Eagle for his daughter Oona.

Let me see your presents.

These are fine presents.

I'm happy you're pleased.

Is there any other who offers

presents for my daughter?

I do.

I ask Grey Eagle for his daughter Oona.

Where are your presents?

300 dollars.

- Where did you get the money?

- Hold up the ceremony.

Naiche's presents

are bigger than Taza's.

- Your daughter hates Naiche.

- I want Taza.

If you want Oona,

your presents must be bigger.

I have no more to give.

Your soldiers have guns and bullets.

- Bring them to me.

- I came here to take a wife

not to betray our people.

Cochise is dead.

Let's bury the peace with him.

I'm sick of this reservation

and our lives here.

We need guns and bullets

to break away from here.

I speak my father's words.

You speak Geronimo's.

Look at Geronimo, the great warrior.

He came here hungry, cold and beaten.

He wants to curse us

with war and death.

- Bring and end to the Apache nation.

- Hear me, Taza.

I am here to give my daughter as a wife.

Unless you bring me guns,

I'll give Oona to Naiche.

I'll never betray my father,

my people or myself.

I'll bring no guns for Geronimo

or for Grey Eagle.

I give my daughter to Naiche.

The wedding

will take place in three days.

You shame Cochise.

You shame the Apache nation.

No longer are you my brother.

My blood cries out to kill you.

I'm Chief for the Chiricahuas

so I cannot do this,

but if you wrong Oona,

I will tear out your heart.

Taza, are you alone?

Grey Eagle gave Oona to Naiche.

- Did you have a chance?

- I did.

What do you mean?

Oona would be mine now,

if I have given Grey Eagle

the Police's guns and bullets.

If it means anything to you,

I'm grateful.

I hope your people appreciate

the sacrifice you have made.

I'll never forget what I have done to her.

The drums of the Dolse.

The Chiricahuas.

Captain.

Listen.

The Mescaleros.

Who is talking?

The Mescaleros, the Dolse

and the Chiricahuas.

What are they saying?

- The Coyoteros.

- What's it all about?

The drums say

all Apache warriors

must be ready to fight

or die.

Because the soldiers

will come soon to kill them.

- That's crazy.

- They don't go in for idle talk.

Geronimo and many Apaches

- have broken out.

- Rush back to your people.

No harm will come

to anyone that doesn't leave.

- I'll notify General Crook.

- Captain.

The Chiricahuas

will no longer follow me.

- They'll ride with Geronimo.

- I've no choice.

- Those are my orders.

- We'll deal with it.

Only an Apache punish an Apache.

The Jicarillas.

Nantan,

did I give up Oona for nothing?

Alright.

I'll request permission from Crook

to send the Reservation Police

after Geronimo's band.

That's the best I can do.

Nothing yet.

- This it?

- No, Captain.

Where do you think Geronimo will head?

- The boarder?

- He'll make a raid for guns and bullets.

Captain.

"To Captain Burnett from General Crook.

- Due to Apache uprising, confine"...

- Confine?

"...lndian Police to post".

You cannot leave the post.

"Move all available troops out

by morning.

We'll join forces to pursue

and destroy Geronimo.

Signed:
General Crook...

I do not believe.

- The General has given his word.

- Taza, you must trust me.

They promised to trust me.

- I'm sorry, my orders...

- I did give up Oona for nothing.

The peace has broken.

The White Eyes are to blame.

Giddyup, go!

Go!

This is Grey Eagle, this is Geronimo.

Pleasure. Tiswin Charlie.

This is my partner, Jim Blake.

Where are the guns?

Right this way.

- Looks old to me.

- You expected brand new Winchesters?

You are lucky to be given these.

Well. Let's see the color of your money.

We got to be on our way.

- 300 dollars.

- Three?

My guns are 60 dollars a piece.

- He said you had 600.

- We gave you enough for these old guns.

No, Geronimo. You are behind the times.

If you want the full load,

you're gonna pay 300 more.

- We have no more.

- Then you get just 6 rifles.

When you inherit more of these greenbacks,

come and see us.

Hold it, Jim. Let's see...

Four, five... And almost new Henry.

Box of ammunition, Jim.

Nice knowing you, gentleman.

Giddyup!

Left wheel, forward!

Good morning.

- What's troubling you?

- My conscious.

You disobey my orders

about confining the Police?

I did not, sir.

They're confined as ordered.

I take it you believe

the order was unwise.

I hope I'm wrong.

We've lost Taza as a friend.

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