West of the Divide Page #2

- Hiya, boys.

- Hi.

These boys have joined up with us for a while.

Come on, I want you to meet the rest of the boys.

Get in there! Get in there and get to work!

Hey, boys.

This is Gat Ganns, and his friend Dusty.

They're gonna be with us for a while.

I've got a little job to do tomorrow night.

You boys are taking all of Winters' cattle.

Taking 'em through the passe into Round Valley.

There's plenty of feed there. We'll dispose o' them later.

You boys can watch the house.

Winters'll be sure to come out when he hears

the racket.

Now, he's the man you want and you know

what to do.

Be sure it isn't the girl.

We're leaving about midnight.

Hank, show the boys to the sleeping quarters.

We're out of provisions, chief.

Yeah, well, here's fifty bucks.

And by the way, Butch. We're taking Winters' cattle

tomorrow night. You better get in on the drive.

- I'll be there, chief.

- Okay.

- I'm riding back with you, Gentry, to get my pack.

- Okay.

Hey, Spuds!

Come out here.

Tell the boys to hitch up the horses.

You're driving to town for provisions.

- Thanks.

- Is that Winters a tough hombre?

Just stubborn. I've tried to buy the ranch for

two years. Now I'm taking it.

Hasn't he any relatives?

A daughter.

I'm taking her along with the ranch.

Oh, I see! Like a dime novel.

We eliminate the old gent. You marry the gal and

get the ranch. Is that it?

You guessed it.

Go the way you always go. Don't ask any

questions and don't answer any.

And if you ain't back by dark, I'll tan you good.

- Get going!

- Giddyup!

Won't you come in, Dr. Silsby?

No, thank you. I got to be getting back.

- Well, thanks for the lift.

- Oh, that's alright.

Oh, Dad!

I lost the money!

Nevermind the money, dear. It's you I was worried

about.

We've got the rest of the herd to sell. That'll carry

you through til spring.

But tell me, Fay. What in the world happened?

Well, you see, there was two men that followed

me out of town.

And that's the last thing I remember.

I don't know. Doc said they were a couple of prospectors.

Well, fella, we sure had some ride, didn't we?

Come on, son. Let's go sit down and kinda pull

ourselves together.

I knowed you was gonna get me when

I passed you.

Oh, don't worry, Spuds. We're alright.

You're safe.

I know. But that's not what I'm thinkin' about.

I'm thinkin' o' what's gonna happen to me when I get back.

Butch'll beat me.

Oh, I'll have something to say about that.

You can't stop him. No one can. They have tried it.

Well, I'll get your provisions and then go back

with you and explain things.

Don't worry. Your dad isn't gonna whip you.

Now, I was beginning to think I'd have to come in

after you.

Where are the buckboards? What happened?

The horses got scared. I managed to stop them,

but the buckboards got wrecked.

What about the provisions?

They're in my pack.

Here's your change.

Get in the house.

I told 'em that kid couldn't hold them horses.

I've seen that fella someplace before, Dusty.

But I can't think where.

I couldn't help it, I swear! I tell you, I couldn't!

- I'll tan you good --

- I couldn't help it! No, please! Stop!

- I'll take care of --

- Stop, please!

I've'd licked the rest of 'em.

Now I reckon it's just --

Come on, Ted!

You ever whip that kid again,

I'll break every bone in your carcass.

Oh. Alright, then. Let me go.

He won't whip you again, Spuds.

You're the only friend I've got.

Gee, you can fight!

I'm gonna bet you busted his gizzards!

Gentry sent word that no one was to leave

the ranch.

And tonight's the night we're supposed

to get Winters.

How we gonna warn him?

Well, the only chance we got's when we get there.

Move over to the house from here.

But, remember. Don't mistake the girl for the man.

I'll get the boys started on the drive.

Gimme your knife, Dusty.

- What's wrong, Fay?

- Come here, Dad.

Look!

This just came through the window.

Why, it's our bank book!

The lost money has been deposited!

'Don't come... Don't strike a light.

They're waiting to shoot you down.

Your life's worth more than your cattle.

Let them take them. A Friend.'

They're stealing our cattle.

- I can't let --

- Dad!

Don't you understand?

They're waiting out there for you.

You wouldn't have a chance.

I saw the flash of a light.

I'm sure they got the note.

I don't think there's anybody home!

Well, that's mighty strange.

Well, I've got the cattle anyway. Let's go.

They're gone.

And our cattle with them.

Don't worry, Dad. Thanks to someone

we've got enough in the bank to carry us through.

Go over to Winters and ask him for a job.

He'll tell you about the cattle being stolen.

Tell him you'll help trail them.

I'm sure he'll take you up.

When you get out of town, well...

Accidents happen.

That's a mighty smart idea, Gentry.

You sure know how to work things out.

Now, come on, Dusty. Let's get this over with.

Oh, how are you?

I reckon you're the owner here.

- Yes, I am.

- Could you use a couple of good cowhands?

Well, I could've used you last night.

Rustlers run off all my cattle.

Well, they couldn't have gone far.

Cattle has to eat, you know.

Why don't you trail him?

I've phoned the sheriff, but he won't be back

til this afternoon.

Well, we'll make you a little proposition.

If we bring your herd back, will you give us

our jobs taking care of it?

I sure will.

Well, that's fair enough. You better go with us

til we sight 'em.

Then you can come back and get the sheriff.

We may lose your rustlers, but we'll sure

get your cattle.

Alright, I'll saddle up right away.

Oh, Ms. Winters...

- Oh, good morning, Mr. Gentry.

- Good morning.

Is your dad around?

Why, yes. I think he's over at the barn.

- I'd like to see him.

- Alright.

- Good morning, Gentry.

- Good morning, Mr. Winters.

Rustlers run off my cattle last night, and I've

just hired these two boys to help trail him.

We'll take care of him, Ms. Winters.

When we sight the cattle, he's coming back

after the sheriff.

Oh! Oh, I see!

Don't worry, dear. I may be late getting back,

but I'll be here.

Good luck.

Oh, I do hope they find our cattle!

In case your dad is late getting back, I'd be very happy

to keep you company this evening until his return.

Thank you, but I'm not afraid.

And I wouldn't like to inconvenience you.

Oh, that wouldn't be an inconvenience,

Ms. Winters.

In fact, it's going to be a real pleasure.

And here's the letter we got from Ganns.

'Hello, Gentry. This will introduce Gat Ganns.

He's just the man for the job you mentioned.

Sorry I can't do it, but I got a couple of

star packers on my trail.

Gat's plenty tough, as the enclosed poster

will prove.

Good luck. Bill.'

Gentry!

That dirty smick!

I don't know how I can ever repay you boys.

I hate to think what would've happened if you

hadn't taken a hand in this.

Oh, gosh, Mr. Winters. We're glad to help you.

The question is what to do next.

I got it!

You go tell Gentry that we've disposed

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