Torrid Zone Page #7

I think maybe, perhaps

you better go back now to Seor Butler.

Tell him you spent a long night

looking for Rosario.

You finally find him.

Remember, Seor Butler

attacks us through the little gully.

And make sure you collect

your $50 first...

...because Seor Butler

will not be able to pay you afterwards.

Good, we attack you later.

- Don't forget to not shoot us, hey, jefe?

- Don't forget to not be in the way.

- Any luck?

- Si, seor.

There are many hills,

but we find Rosario's camp.

- How far?

- Oh, three, maybe four hour.

- Fifty dollar, please.

- You'll get it.

Get McManus, Shaffer

and Hernandez...

How many men has Rosario got?

- Maybe saw 15.

- Maybe saw 20.

- Fifty dollar, please?

- You'll get it.

Pick out 30 of the natives,

boys who know about guns.

Tell them they'll get 10 bucks apiece.

We won't fool around with Rosario.

- Fifty dollar, please?

- Si, seor.

Don't you guys understand English?

When you've finished your job and taken us

to Rosario, then you'll get paid, savvy?

No, seor, we don't see money,

we don't see Rosario.

Look, Jocko,

you've got things all tangled up.

I'm the one who tells people

what to do around here. They don't tell me.

Now, when you take us to Rosario,

then you'll get your dough...

...when I'm ready to pay it to you.

Understand?

Wait here.

- What's wrong?

- We've got Rosario ripe for plucking.

- Then back to the States?

- Sooner the better.

- What about me?

- We'll figure it out.

- When?

- Anytime but now.

You all set?

The natives are lined up,

but I can't find the overseers.

You can't find...? Where's that dame?

You might try Shaffer's cabin. I saw her

about 20 minutes ago heading that way.

Twenty minutes ago.

Maybe we still have time, come on.

Can you beat three 10's?

Three ladies, all dressed up

and going places. Loser's push.

Oh, you guys are suckers.

You're getting a fast shuffle.

Here, pick up your money. I thought

I told you to keep your nose clean.

Didn't think you'd mind

me having a little recreation.

Amuse yourself with solitaire,

cheat all you like.

Shaffer, move in with McNamara

a few days.

This is your cabin till we can get rid of you.

Stay in it. We'll send in your meals.

Get organized, we're going after Rosario.

Get guns and bring plenty of ammunition.

Go on.

- Here comes malicious.

- Can that talk.

- Well, some days, a girl can't make a cent.

- I don't imagine you have any trouble.

Why do you walk around

making noises like a lady?

All a guy has to do is wink at you

and he hits the jackpot.

Wait, wait.

How is Rosario's camp located?

In the ravine, sides very straight up.

- Si, seor, this is the only way.

- Not the only way for us.

We're not targets for that monkey.

We'll come from above.

That is wrong, you can't do that.

- Why not?

- Oh, seor, this is not the good way.

There's been a deal here.

Here, take these guns.

Now, come on.

Come here.

You want to take us up this way?

And you better find Rosario, or you and

your pal have a permanent camp right here.

Now, get going.

Seor Butler, he comes.

Good, I will shoot off his sombrero

and coat.

Chico. Get your men to the place.

Remember, Manuel,

no one shoots at Seor Butler but me.

You went to school. Should I shoot off first

his sombrero or his coat? What is polite?

His sombrero. That way,

his head comes off with the sombrero.

Oh, thank you, Manuel,

because I want to do the right thing.

All right, rats, join your friends.

Seor Butler.

- Okay?

- Yeah, okay.

You do bull's eye.

We hear no more from Seor Butler.

That ain't Rosario. It's his stooge.

Dr. Rosario, I presume.

Seor Butler, I congratulate myself

on your bad shooting.

You better not give me another time at bat.

I'm due for a home run.

Come on, get going.

Rita!

Mr. Butler's coming.

He got Rosario.

Butler looks half dead.

That still leaves him

50 percent up on you.

- Nick, are you all right?

- Yeah, I'm okay.

You look like you're ready

for a fast trade-in to me.

- Mosquito?

- Yeah.

Rosario tried to knock it off with a bullet.

Boys, get yourself some food and go to bed.

Lock our friend here up

in the storehouse and stand guard yourself.

- I don't trust the rest of these guys.

- Well, I do.

Do as you're told.

Hi, Rosie.

Once more, they lock me up.

Maybe, perhaps

you keep me company again.

Don't give him any ideas.

Come on, come on, 4:00 in the morning

ain't no time for a class reunion.

- Phone wire's up?

- Yes.

- How did you catch Rosario?

- Sprinkled a little salt on his tail.

- I'll phone Case.

- You won't get him. He's on his way here.

- What for?

- Left yesterday.

Started down on his scooter

and got stuck at the broken track.

His rails ought to be late by now.

Nick, come into the house

and let me fix your shoulder.

Touching little drama entitled

The Nurse's Curse...

...or Florence Nightingale

Among the Bananas.

Rita, bring us some hot water quickly.

Nick, you sit here

and I'll get the first aid kit.

I'll be more practical

and get you a drink.

I could stand one myself.

I didn't sleep any too well.

- Why not?

- I was worried about you.

What are you worrying about me for?

I've been trying to figure

that one out myself.

You'd be a pretty nice guy, if you weren't

around so much at the wrong time.

- Is this one of the wrong times?

- Yeah.

What would be your idea of a right one?

Anytime after I get back to the States.

Look me up in Chicago.

Where did you dream up the idea

of going back to the States?

You belong down here. You love it.

You wouldn't be happy anywhere else.

Who do you think you're kidding?

That's Case's line. It doesn't sound

any better coming from you.

Have it your own way.

Look, Case is going to be here any minute.

You wouldn't want him to see you here.

That is the understatement of the week.

I don't want him to see me anywhere.

Then get into your wigwam

and stay there.

I'll try not to hurt.

Here, I never could

stand amputations. Let me at him.

- I'm quite competent.

- Maybe, but not at this kind of first aid.

- Crawl off and practice on your fingernails.

- I didn't know you had a medical degree.

I know the difference

between shirt and skin.

Forgive my mentioning it, but while

you're arguing, gangrene is setting in.

Now, do as I told you.

Gloria will take care of the arm.

All right, if that's all you wanted.

Oh, did I hurt you?

Oh, no. How could you hurt me

by sticking a scissors in my arm?

What are you walking around for?

Why don't you go to bed?

- What's the use? I don't feel like sleeping.

- What's the matter?

Oh, I don't know.

Wally, do I look like the little sister type?

Somebody else's sister.

Good, I'm glad somebody feels like that.

- How's my friend Rosie getting on?

- Well, he's more comfortable than I am.

Is he seeing any visitors?

Now, if you're thinking

of going in there, you can't.

Why not?

Well, if you put it that way, all right.

Lady to see you.

Hi, Rosie.

Seorita, always, before I am killed,

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