1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:12,761 --> 00:00:15,680 [band music] 4 00:00:52,812 --> 00:00:55,729 [music continues] 5 00:02:17,597 --> 00:02:19,785 - Where's Gen. Jackson? - He's in the parlor, sir. 6 00:02:19,862 --> 00:02:21,053 Having a meeting. 7 00:02:21,167 --> 00:02:23,202 - Well, Ms. Minni-- - I got to see him. 8 00:02:23,319 --> 00:02:24,623 Luther. 9 00:02:24,700 --> 00:02:27,312 Luther Kilgore, try to remember what little manners you have. 10 00:02:27,426 --> 00:02:29,155 I got bad news, Ms. Minni. 11 00:02:29,270 --> 00:02:31,305 Sam Houston's made a speech against annexation. 12 00:02:31,458 --> 00:02:33,724 The Austin Blade carries a full statement. This means-- 13 00:02:33,878 --> 00:02:35,644 I've known since early morning. 14 00:02:35,798 --> 00:02:38,485 - What does the General say? - The General doesn't know. 15 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:40,866 - You kept this from him? - That's right. 16 00:02:40,981 --> 00:02:42,479 Why? Who are you to decide-- 17 00:02:42,557 --> 00:02:46,473 I'm not only related to Andrew Jackson. I'm also his friend. 18 00:02:46,550 --> 00:02:48,931 I don't want to see him go to his grave 19 00:02:49,045 --> 00:02:50,851 any sooner than the good Lord intended. 20 00:02:50,965 --> 00:02:53,384 Your Texas has given him enough trouble already. 21 00:02:53,538 --> 00:02:56,956 He'll be told when this meeting is over and not before. 22 00:02:58,645 --> 00:03:02,332 But I must warn you, sir. If we continue to campaign for Polk 23 00:03:02,485 --> 00:03:05,289 on a platform favoring Texas, we'll lose this election. 24 00:03:05,403 --> 00:03:07,708 He's right. Texas is a slave state. 25 00:03:07,822 --> 00:03:11,163 The people of the North'll never tolerate adding shame to us. 26 00:03:11,278 --> 00:03:12,815 I resent that, sir. 27 00:03:12,930 --> 00:03:14,812 It's you who've twisted the peaceful relationship 28 00:03:14,889 --> 00:03:16,693 between master and slave into an evil. 29 00:03:16,809 --> 00:03:19,726 - 'And so, it is.' - 'That's a lie.' 30 00:03:19,841 --> 00:03:21,417 (General) 'Highly eternal.' 31 00:03:21,532 --> 00:03:25,063 I haven't heard so much dribble since I left Washington. 32 00:03:25,140 --> 00:03:27,559 Andy, I paid $17 for that vase. 33 00:03:29,288 --> 00:03:31,976 Never did like that vase anyway. 34 00:03:32,053 --> 00:03:34,434 Oh, I know that someday or other 35 00:03:34,549 --> 00:03:37,775 we'll have to settle the question of slavery. 36 00:03:37,890 --> 00:03:43,573 But right now, our people are on fire with a new vision. 37 00:03:43,688 --> 00:03:46,914 When they think of Texas, they think of California 38 00:03:47,029 --> 00:03:49,178 and the Oregon territory. 39 00:03:49,294 --> 00:03:53,364 A democratic nation, rich and magnificent 40 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:56,743 'stretching from sea to sea.' 41 00:03:56,820 --> 00:03:59,584 Yes, sir. That's our destiny. 42 00:03:59,700 --> 00:04:03,809 And when the people go to the polls, they'll tell us so too. 43 00:04:03,923 --> 00:04:07,802 And then with the help of God, my old friend Sam Houston-- 44 00:04:07,917 --> 00:04:09,953 (Luther) 'Not anymore, General.' 45 00:04:11,603 --> 00:04:13,638 Read this, sir. 46 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:18,822 - The meeting isn't over. - I had to do it, Ms. Minni. 47 00:04:21,050 --> 00:04:23,699 "For his sudden reversal Houston said 48 00:04:23,815 --> 00:04:27,732 "three times we've petitioned to be taken into the union 49 00:04:27,847 --> 00:04:30,573 "and three times we've been refused. 50 00:04:30,689 --> 00:04:33,260 "Now, let's have no further talk of union 51 00:04:33,415 --> 00:04:36,064 "but of building a greater Texas." 52 00:04:36,179 --> 00:04:39,636 Ah, this is what comes of your bickering. 53 00:04:39,751 --> 00:04:42,170 'Your confounded procrastination.' 54 00:04:43,359 --> 00:04:45,088 Minni, did you know about this? 55 00:04:45,241 --> 00:04:47,315 Yes, but I saw no reason to disturb you 56 00:04:47,392 --> 00:04:49,312 until something constructive could be done. 57 00:04:49,427 --> 00:04:50,617 Constructive? 58 00:04:50,733 --> 00:04:52,498 Devereaux Burke is due here at 6 o'clock. 59 00:04:52,615 --> 00:04:54,879 Dev in Tennessee? What's he doing here? 60 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:57,069 - 'Business.' - I don't approve of Mr. Burke. 61 00:04:57,183 --> 00:04:58,451 (Minni) 'Nor he of you.' 62 00:04:58,566 --> 00:05:00,870 But there's a job to be done. A big job. 63 00:05:00,986 --> 00:05:02,790 Someone will have to find Sam Houston. 64 00:05:02,905 --> 00:05:04,863 He's gone off into the Comanche country. 65 00:05:04,978 --> 00:05:10,776 Who'll go after him? You, Colby? Thompson? Mr. Mayhew? 66 00:05:10,893 --> 00:05:13,196 And who'll be willing to campaign for us down there 67 00:05:13,273 --> 00:05:15,654 with more than half the people fighting mad against us. 68 00:05:15,808 --> 00:05:18,995 [clock chiming] It's 6 o'clock. Where is he? 69 00:05:19,148 --> 00:05:21,145 Is he going to disappoint us? 70 00:05:21,259 --> 00:05:23,179 [bell ringing] 71 00:05:24,755 --> 00:05:27,518 Could a man be more prompt? 72 00:05:27,673 --> 00:05:30,514 - 'Good evening, Mr. Burke.' - 'Hello. Is General in?' 73 00:05:30,668 --> 00:05:31,819 'Yes, sir.' 74 00:05:33,433 --> 00:05:35,046 - Am I late, Minni? - No. 75 00:05:35,198 --> 00:05:38,462 But if I were younger, you'd have been here an hour early. 76 00:05:41,689 --> 00:05:43,800 Good evening, General. You're looking extremely well. 77 00:05:43,915 --> 00:05:46,949 That's a lie, but I'm happy to hear it. 78 00:05:47,102 --> 00:05:48,869 You know these gentlemen, don't you? 79 00:05:48,984 --> 00:05:50,751 - Oh, sure. Colby. - Mr. Burke. 80 00:05:50,866 --> 00:05:52,671 - Thomas. - How do you do, sir? 81 00:05:52,786 --> 00:05:54,820 Well, Mr. Mayhew, as I live and breathe. 82 00:05:54,897 --> 00:05:57,087 And how's the foreclosure on Widows and Orphans' bidders? 83 00:05:57,163 --> 00:05:58,660 - I don't think-- - No need to answer. 84 00:05:58,814 --> 00:06:02,271 By the cut of your clothes and swell in your belly, I can see. 85 00:06:02,386 --> 00:06:04,306 - Thompson. - 'Howdy, Dev?' 86 00:06:04,420 --> 00:06:07,109 Luther! How did you get so far north? 87 00:06:07,224 --> 00:06:10,450 - Sure good to see you. - I've been looking for you. 88 00:06:10,565 --> 00:06:12,331 Tonight Nashville Hotel, 9 o'clock. 89 00:06:12,446 --> 00:06:14,481 Uh, Minni tells me you volunteered 90 00:06:14,596 --> 00:06:17,399 to help us bring Texas into the union. 91 00:06:19,627 --> 00:06:21,893 Well sir, Minni made me a kind of proposition. 92 00:06:22,046 --> 00:06:23,813 (General) 'Proposition?' 93 00:06:23,966 --> 00:06:26,270 It-it was only politics, Andy. 94 00:06:26,385 --> 00:06:30,072 I promised him, but I said, you'd have to approve of it. 95 00:06:30,225 --> 00:06:33,873 You'll excuse us, gentlemen. You'll hear from me soon. 96 00:06:33,988 --> 00:06:36,560 - 'Goodnight, General.' - Goodnight. Goodnight. 97 00:06:38,327 --> 00:06:41,630 Minni...come here. 98 00:06:44,394 --> 00:06:45,585 [door closes] 99 00:06:47,044 --> 00:06:50,000 Now say, what's all this about? 100 00:06:50,115 --> 00:06:53,687 Well, General. Annexation means war with Mexico. 101 00:06:53,764 --> 00:06:56,145 You're going to have to send troops to defend Texas. 102 00:06:56,259 --> 00:06:57,873 Those troops will have to be fed. 103 00:06:58,026 --> 00:07:02,096 - I want to feed 'em on my beef. - I don't believe it. 104 00:07:02,212 --> 00:07:05,513 You, a Texan, trying to make a deal 105 00:07:05,629 --> 00:07:08,739 when your country's life hangs in the balance. 106 00:07:08,815 --> 00:07:13,193 You, a man who'll fall against the legions of Santa Ana. 107 00:07:13,271 --> 00:07:15,458 - Or did you fight? - I fought. 108 00:07:15,574 --> 00:07:19,184 When it was over, was left with a gun, rope and a horse to ride. 109 00:07:19,298 --> 00:07:21,142 And all of Texas to find a living. 110 00:07:21,257 --> 00:07:24,330 - Does a man need more? - I didn't ask for more. 111 00:07:24,445 --> 00:07:26,556 But I've learned a few things this end, General. 112 00:07:26,672 --> 00:07:29,052 If I'm gonna risk my neck, I wanna come out 113 00:07:29,129 --> 00:07:31,317 this time with something more than glory. 114 00:07:33,123 --> 00:07:37,462 (General) 'You are a scoundrel. At least, a knowledged one.' 115 00:07:37,576 --> 00:07:39,880 We'll buy your beef. 116 00:07:39,957 --> 00:07:41,571 Come closer. 117 00:07:43,145 --> 00:07:44,988 I wanna speak to you frankly. 118 00:07:45,104 --> 00:07:47,637 Not because I have any hope of rekindling 119 00:07:47,752 --> 00:07:49,788 the spark of patriotism in you. 120 00:07:49,903 --> 00:07:54,011 But because I'm frightened for the first time in my life. 121 00:07:54,089 --> 00:07:57,391 I'm frightened for the future of the United States. 122 00:07:57,468 --> 00:08:00,769 You see, sir. We're on our way to becoming a great nation. 123 00:08:00,923 --> 00:08:02,689 The powers of Europe know this. 124 00:08:02,805 --> 00:08:05,071 And they'd stop at nothing to block us. 125 00:08:05,186 --> 00:08:08,526 Why, even now they're trying to use Texas against us 126 00:08:08,641 --> 00:08:12,905 and there are men down there conspiring with them 127 00:08:13,057 --> 00:08:15,284 to destroy us. 128 00:08:15,361 --> 00:08:17,166 Well, that's hard to believe, sir. 129 00:08:17,281 --> 00:08:19,163 There's bitterness towards the States 130 00:08:19,279 --> 00:08:20,852 but they're still Americans. 131 00:08:20,929 --> 00:08:24,615 Yeah, and they're proud and headstrong too like Sam Houston. 132 00:08:24,769 --> 00:08:27,112 But they're being led into a trap. 133 00:08:27,189 --> 00:08:29,377 Now, that's the reason you gotta find Sam Houston 134 00:08:29,454 --> 00:08:33,370 wherever he is, without him, we are lost. 135 00:08:33,447 --> 00:08:35,752 I'll give you a letter to him. Minni. 136 00:08:36,365 --> 00:08:38,170 Now.. 137 00:08:38,247 --> 00:08:41,895 ...you tell him it's my wish. 138 00:08:42,049 --> 00:08:44,353 Probably, my last wish. 139 00:08:44,469 --> 00:08:46,810 That the dream we both shared 140 00:08:46,887 --> 00:08:48,884 that we worked so hard at.. 141 00:08:49,844 --> 00:08:51,418 ...be fulfilled. 142 00:08:52,570 --> 00:08:54,490 Now, you tell him that. 143 00:08:55,527 --> 00:08:57,870 What plans have you made so far, Dev? 144 00:08:57,947 --> 00:09:00,788 I'll set up in Austin. That's where the real opposition is. 145 00:09:00,903 --> 00:09:02,976 Headed by a man named Tom Craden. 146 00:09:03,130 --> 00:09:04,513 Tom Craden, cattleman? 147 00:09:04,628 --> 00:09:06,778 Gold, cattle, cotton. Anything you might name. 148 00:09:06,893 --> 00:09:09,696 Why is he against us? What's his stake in this? 149 00:09:09,850 --> 00:09:12,653 I don't know exactly, sir. He got in early. Dug down deep. 150 00:09:12,768 --> 00:09:15,609 Likes things the way they are, aims to keep 'em that way. 151 00:09:15,763 --> 00:09:18,643 - Real noisy about it too. - You'll have to shut him up. 152 00:09:18,759 --> 00:09:22,176 - He's got an awful loud voice. - Oh, he'll shut him up alright. 153 00:09:22,291 --> 00:09:25,286 I'll be in Austin in 30 days. Will you be there? 154 00:09:25,401 --> 00:09:28,320 Why, Minni. Did you ever know me not to get some place 155 00:09:28,436 --> 00:09:30,624 where a beautiful woman is waiting for me? 156 00:09:30,740 --> 00:09:31,700 Oh, damn! 157 00:09:33,887 --> 00:09:36,767 [ambient music] 158 00:09:39,264 --> 00:09:41,223 - Well Luther, this is it. - Yup. 159 00:09:41,337 --> 00:09:43,143 Sure you got everything straight? It's important. 160 00:09:43,219 --> 00:09:45,907 Nacogdoches's your ranch. Sid Yoakum Bud Avery. 161 00:09:46,061 --> 00:09:49,478 New Orleans, Louis Mizette. San Antonio, Henry Gurau. 162 00:09:49,594 --> 00:09:50,784 You got it. 163 00:09:50,861 --> 00:09:52,933 - So long. - See you in Austin. 164 00:09:54,585 --> 00:09:57,542 (male #1) 'Hey, Burke. You Burke! Hold up a minute.' 165 00:10:01,229 --> 00:10:03,955 - Well, Mr. Mayhew. - Thought I'd lost you. 166 00:10:04,108 --> 00:10:05,567 You've been doing some hard riding. 167 00:10:05,682 --> 00:10:09,062 - I got a long way to go. - Maybe I can save you the trip. 168 00:10:09,215 --> 00:10:11,673 - Oh? - Shall we step down? 169 00:10:22,731 --> 00:10:24,345 What's in your mind? 170 00:10:24,460 --> 00:10:27,225 Whatever your deal's with Jackson, I've a better one. 171 00:10:27,340 --> 00:10:30,028 - You? - I'm a friend of Tom Craden's. 172 00:10:30,182 --> 00:10:32,677 I thought you were a friend of Andy Jackson's. 173 00:10:32,793 --> 00:10:35,634 A man can have more than one friend. 174 00:10:41,548 --> 00:10:43,006 Hold it. 175 00:10:45,118 --> 00:10:48,574 You oughta know I never make more than one deal at a time. 176 00:10:48,727 --> 00:10:52,107 Tell it to Tom Craden. Now ride, north. 177 00:11:08,004 --> 00:11:11,307 Well, looks like warm weather ahead, Dev. 178 00:11:11,461 --> 00:11:14,417 I'll worry about Tom Craden when I get to Austin. 179 00:11:14,532 --> 00:11:17,680 Right now, I'm headed for Sam Houston in Comanche country. 180 00:11:17,796 --> 00:11:20,253 - And Indians scare me. - Well, good luck. 181 00:11:20,368 --> 00:11:21,944 I'll need it. 182 00:11:27,933 --> 00:11:30,813 [ambient music] 183 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:42,948 [music continues] 184 00:11:49,129 --> 00:11:52,048 [music continues] 185 00:11:53,084 --> 00:11:55,964 [gunshots] 186 00:11:57,039 --> 00:11:59,919 [ululating] 187 00:12:05,258 --> 00:12:07,139 [firing continues] 188 00:12:08,791 --> 00:12:11,670 [dramatic music] 189 00:12:26,568 --> 00:12:29,487 [music continues] 190 00:12:34,479 --> 00:12:36,399 [ululating] 191 00:12:56,597 --> 00:12:58,478 [music continues] 192 00:13:01,897 --> 00:13:05,506 - You got any more rounds? - These might be enough. 193 00:13:11,420 --> 00:13:13,416 Nice shooting, mister. 194 00:13:17,832 --> 00:13:19,791 You're not doing so bad yourself. 195 00:13:19,867 --> 00:13:22,362 My name's Tom Craden. 196 00:13:22,439 --> 00:13:25,166 - Craden? - Yeah, and you're real welcome. 197 00:13:26,087 --> 00:13:28,045 I figured, I might be. 198 00:13:29,774 --> 00:13:31,924 [firing continues] 199 00:13:32,039 --> 00:13:35,227 Right after the tough talk then they'll be back for a shootout. 200 00:13:39,182 --> 00:13:41,639 What's a man with good sense doin' in Comanche country? 201 00:13:41,754 --> 00:13:43,752 I was just gonna ask you the same thing. 202 00:13:43,867 --> 00:13:46,708 I'm looking for a fellow named Burke. You know him? 203 00:13:46,824 --> 00:13:48,435 Really well, why? 204 00:13:48,590 --> 00:13:50,894 He's riding south tryin' to stir up annexation trouble. 205 00:13:51,008 --> 00:13:53,697 - And you aim to stop him? - If I can find him. 206 00:13:53,811 --> 00:13:56,154 - Where'd you say you hail from? - I didn't say. 207 00:13:56,270 --> 00:13:57,651 I was heading for Austin. 208 00:13:57,766 --> 00:14:00,033 I know the short way in. Lucky you met me. 209 00:14:00,148 --> 00:14:03,220 Not too lucky. Here they come. This is the big group. 210 00:14:05,870 --> 00:14:08,174 - Nice knowing you. - Yeah, real nice. 211 00:14:08,288 --> 00:14:10,208 [dramatic music] 212 00:14:23,647 --> 00:14:25,567 [music continues] 213 00:14:32,441 --> 00:14:34,399 [grunting] 214 00:15:18,175 --> 00:15:21,094 [upbeat folk music] 215 00:15:33,458 --> 00:15:36,951 Hey! Hey, look here, son. Ain't the street wide enough for you? 216 00:15:37,068 --> 00:15:39,948 Why don't you save your breath, Windy. Ain't you heard the news? 217 00:15:40,101 --> 00:15:42,136 Jim Folkes' been elected President of the United States. 218 00:15:42,251 --> 00:15:45,399 - We're going into the union. - Now you look here, brother. 219 00:15:45,476 --> 00:15:47,396 That's the kind of talk that's dangerous. 220 00:15:47,511 --> 00:15:50,507 - That's right, Windy. Tell 'em. - Tell 'em all about us! 221 00:15:50,622 --> 00:15:52,004 Well, come on over here, neighbors. 222 00:15:52,119 --> 00:15:55,614 I've got a few more words to say to you. 223 00:15:55,691 --> 00:15:59,070 (male #2) 'Come on, Windy. Give us some more historical facts.' 224 00:16:01,488 --> 00:16:04,560 - Houston's coming along. - Yeah. 225 00:16:04,637 --> 00:16:06,789 Say, you done well up on the Sabine, huh? 226 00:16:06,942 --> 00:16:08,056 You might call it well. 227 00:16:08,133 --> 00:16:10,167 How many head the last count? 228 00:16:10,282 --> 00:16:12,163 We don't count our cattle up there. 229 00:16:12,279 --> 00:16:15,620 We could use you down here. We got big plans for Texas. 230 00:16:15,774 --> 00:16:17,771 - What if she goes to the union? - She won't. 231 00:16:17,885 --> 00:16:20,574 Sam Houston's against it. So is our president, Anson Jones. 232 00:16:20,726 --> 00:16:23,683 We don't need Yankee dressmakers to tell us what to do. 233 00:16:23,798 --> 00:16:27,140 - How do people feel about it? - The people? What do they know? 234 00:16:27,255 --> 00:16:30,365 Why don't you have supper with me tonight? We'll talk about it. 235 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:31,748 I might just do that. 236 00:16:31,825 --> 00:16:34,590 Why, to join the union would be death. 237 00:16:34,705 --> 00:16:37,430 The citizens of our Lone Star Republic 238 00:16:37,546 --> 00:16:42,038 will be left to their certain fate in the war that'll follow. 239 00:16:42,192 --> 00:16:45,380 Just as sure as day follows night. 240 00:16:45,533 --> 00:16:47,721 - War with who? - War with Mexico. 241 00:16:47,836 --> 00:16:49,526 - Who said so? - I said so. 242 00:16:49,679 --> 00:16:52,138 - Ain't I right brother? - That's Windy. One of our men. 243 00:16:52,253 --> 00:16:54,211 Makes a good speech when he's sober. 244 00:16:54,326 --> 00:16:56,093 They've already warned us. 245 00:16:56,207 --> 00:16:58,781 Why, they'll send an army down on us like a.. 246 00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:00,893 ...a-a Duck on a Junebug. 247 00:17:01,007 --> 00:17:02,659 - And I don't blame-- - Wait a minute.. 248 00:17:02,775 --> 00:17:05,116 - Well now, don't you shout-- - Alright, get down! 249 00:17:06,346 --> 00:17:08,573 'I'm Luther Kilgore, a Texan.' 250 00:17:08,650 --> 00:17:11,567 And no man frightens me with a loud talk. 251 00:17:11,682 --> 00:17:15,177 If we have to go to war to join up on our own folks 252 00:17:15,293 --> 00:17:17,519 I say the sooner the better. 253 00:17:17,596 --> 00:17:19,285 We're raring to go! 254 00:17:19,439 --> 00:17:22,242 You're a liar. We've had enough fighting and killing. 255 00:17:22,357 --> 00:17:25,007 There isn't a family that didn't lose kin at the Alamo. 256 00:17:25,122 --> 00:17:26,889 And we don't want it to happen again. 257 00:17:27,003 --> 00:17:30,191 With Mexico waiting to be our friend, we can live in peace. 258 00:17:30,345 --> 00:17:31,880 [crowd clamoring] 259 00:17:31,995 --> 00:17:35,874 M'am if you was a man and wore a gun you wouldn't call me a liar. 260 00:17:35,989 --> 00:17:39,598 I'm a man. I wear a gun, and I call you a liar. 261 00:17:49,121 --> 00:17:50,926 [gunshot] 262 00:17:53,883 --> 00:17:56,763 Ooh...you can shoot better than that. 263 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:00,412 Why kill a man for a mistake in belief? 264 00:18:00,564 --> 00:18:03,675 Tom, told you many times I don't need you to fight my battles. 265 00:18:03,790 --> 00:18:05,864 - Honey, it's my battle too. - But you were wrong. 266 00:18:05,980 --> 00:18:08,936 I could've handled him without any gun pulling from anybody. 267 00:18:09,973 --> 00:18:12,008 And you too, you were just as wrong. 268 00:18:12,122 --> 00:18:14,888 I'm sorry. Next time, I'll let him settle his own fight. 269 00:18:15,002 --> 00:18:17,191 And what makes you think he can't? 270 00:18:17,307 --> 00:18:18,919 It was a favor. My horse spooked. 271 00:18:19,034 --> 00:18:21,378 Oh, you're two of a kind! 272 00:18:21,454 --> 00:18:23,067 Windy, go on with your speech. 273 00:18:23,182 --> 00:18:25,793 Yes ma'am, and I sure got plenty more to tell 'em. 274 00:18:25,908 --> 00:18:29,057 Come on, neighbors, follow me. Come on. 275 00:18:29,211 --> 00:18:31,937 - I'd call her a lot of woman. - She's all of that! 276 00:18:32,053 --> 00:18:34,049 Come on, I'll have you meet her. 277 00:18:36,968 --> 00:18:40,039 - She runs the Austin Blade. - A newspaper woman? 278 00:18:40,154 --> 00:18:41,843 Yeah, her father left it to her. 279 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:45,798 He was a Texan. So is she. She's been a lot of help to us. 280 00:18:51,329 --> 00:18:53,095 [Craden coughs] 281 00:18:55,822 --> 00:18:59,161 Excuse me, ma'am. I figured you was out and needed help. 282 00:19:02,810 --> 00:19:04,807 Maybe, I did. Anyhow, I'm glad you're back. 283 00:19:04,921 --> 00:19:07,840 - Lot of strangers here now. - 'Probably, Burke's men.' 284 00:19:07,955 --> 00:19:09,453 You've been tangling with a Cougar? 285 00:19:09,569 --> 00:19:12,639 No, Comanches. I want you to meet the man who saved my hair. 286 00:19:12,755 --> 00:19:16,479 - Oh, it's good to know you Mr.. - Bill Jones of Nacogdoches. 287 00:19:16,595 --> 00:19:18,900 I'm Martha Ronda and thanks for saving Tom's hair. 288 00:19:19,015 --> 00:19:20,550 He looks scandalous without it. 289 00:19:20,666 --> 00:19:24,044 As a matter of fact, you don't look too good with it right now. 290 00:19:24,159 --> 00:19:26,503 - Could get a stitch or two. - Cynthia will fix it. 291 00:19:26,618 --> 00:19:29,228 It'll be sewed up like a new shirt in no time. 292 00:19:29,344 --> 00:19:31,148 Oh, Mr. Jones is having supper with us. 293 00:19:31,264 --> 00:19:33,376 Tonight? Have you forgotten about the Senators? 294 00:19:33,530 --> 00:19:35,602 - No. That's why I want him. - Oh, hello Tom. 295 00:19:35,756 --> 00:19:37,370 - Oh hello, Josh. - Seen our new type? 296 00:19:37,522 --> 00:19:39,442 (Josh) Just got in from Philadelphia. 297 00:19:39,519 --> 00:19:43,782 - I like it better than the old. - Me too. C'mon, take a look. 298 00:19:43,897 --> 00:19:46,508 Tom seems to have a lot to say in these parts. 299 00:19:46,624 --> 00:19:48,697 Does the Austin Blade speak for him too? 300 00:19:48,774 --> 00:19:51,231 I speak for myself, Mr. Jones. 301 00:19:51,883 --> 00:19:52,920 Oh. 302 00:19:54,034 --> 00:19:56,185 You better have a doctor look at this. 303 00:19:56,300 --> 00:19:59,640 Is that an order? I don't wanna make any more mistakes. 304 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:05,515 - You're making one right now. - Sorry. 305 00:20:05,669 --> 00:20:07,974 Send copies of last week's stuff out to the house. 306 00:20:08,089 --> 00:20:09,702 You're busy. What about tomorrow or Sunday? 307 00:20:09,778 --> 00:20:11,775 I'll expect you at 7. Don't disappoint us. 308 00:20:11,852 --> 00:20:14,425 - I'm won't. Goodbye. - Bye. 309 00:20:17,265 --> 00:20:18,916 Bill Jones of Nacogdoches, huh? 310 00:20:19,032 --> 00:20:20,875 He's a good man. We can use him. 311 00:20:20,990 --> 00:20:23,065 What makes you so sure, he's on our side? 312 00:20:23,180 --> 00:20:24,753 Well, I just took it for granted. 313 00:20:24,868 --> 00:20:26,596 You take great many things for granted, Tom. 314 00:20:26,673 --> 00:20:30,705 - Someday you may be sorry. - I doubt it. I really doubt it. 315 00:20:30,821 --> 00:20:32,012 [crowd yelling] 316 00:20:32,127 --> 00:20:34,085 Alright, just a minute, and I tell you 317 00:20:34,199 --> 00:20:37,962 that anybody that talks annexation is a traitor! 318 00:20:38,039 --> 00:20:42,954 You'll find a snivelling Yankee behind all this union talk. 319 00:20:43,108 --> 00:20:46,488 Comes to betray it for just a few peaches of silver. 320 00:20:46,602 --> 00:20:49,674 Why don't you hush up, big blabber mouth? 321 00:20:49,789 --> 00:20:53,054 Hah, just folks, we just ain't gonna pay no attention to her. 322 00:20:53,131 --> 00:20:55,704 (Windy) 'Probably another Yankee sympathizer.' 323 00:20:55,819 --> 00:20:57,546 But like I was saying folks 324 00:20:57,701 --> 00:20:59,928 if we're going to keep our independence 325 00:21:00,004 --> 00:21:03,191 we can't get mixed up with a lot of Northern politics. 326 00:21:03,306 --> 00:21:05,034 Shut up! 327 00:21:06,954 --> 00:21:07,914 [crowd laughing] 328 00:21:08,067 --> 00:21:09,987 Ladies and.. 329 00:21:11,677 --> 00:21:13,866 [laughing continues] 330 00:21:13,982 --> 00:21:16,362 - Serves him right. - What's that? 331 00:21:17,860 --> 00:21:20,778 [indistinct chatter] 332 00:21:31,721 --> 00:21:35,063 - Minni. - Oh, hello, son. 333 00:21:35,178 --> 00:21:38,903 - What are you up to? - None of your business. 334 00:21:40,976 --> 00:21:43,050 - Where's Sam Houston? - Nobody seems to know. 335 00:21:43,165 --> 00:21:46,236 - What happened to you? - Indians after Craden's scalp. 336 00:21:46,351 --> 00:21:48,310 - And you stopped 'em? - I helped a little. 337 00:21:48,425 --> 00:21:50,653 - Damn, you're a fool. - Yes, so I've been told. 338 00:21:50,768 --> 00:21:53,687 - What happened to your pitcher? - I wanna hear about Houston. 339 00:21:53,763 --> 00:21:55,836 The door's wide open for Texas to come in. 340 00:21:55,951 --> 00:21:58,716 Without Sam, we haven't got a prayer. Now, where is he? 341 00:21:58,831 --> 00:22:00,751 I looked in Comanche country, couldn't find him. 342 00:22:00,866 --> 00:22:02,786 He's probably off living with some other tribe. 343 00:22:02,941 --> 00:22:05,782 If I didn't know Sam's folks, I'd say he was half Indian. 344 00:22:05,897 --> 00:22:08,893 He can talk with them, eat with them, sleep with them. 345 00:22:08,969 --> 00:22:11,773 Will you stop looking for that fool pitcher? 346 00:22:12,924 --> 00:22:14,652 I flung it out, you know it. 347 00:22:14,729 --> 00:22:17,915 - Minnie, you're a bad girl. - Never mind about me. 348 00:22:18,031 --> 00:22:19,835 That man Craden's been ridin' after you. 349 00:22:19,951 --> 00:22:21,755 - Did you know that? - Told me so himself. 350 00:22:21,871 --> 00:22:24,214 He'll tell me lot more tonight at supper, I hope. 351 00:22:24,291 --> 00:22:26,979 Are you insane? You'll get yourself killed. 352 00:22:27,094 --> 00:22:29,550 Oh, no. He might kill that Burke 353 00:22:29,627 --> 00:22:32,854 but he's real friendly towards Bill Jones. 354 00:22:32,930 --> 00:22:35,118 All this fuss over a flea bitten rough sprung 355 00:22:35,272 --> 00:22:37,192 Republic that can't-- 356 00:22:37,269 --> 00:22:39,073 Careful Minni, I'm a Texan. 357 00:22:39,189 --> 00:22:41,915 And this flea bitten Republic of ours 358 00:22:42,030 --> 00:22:44,948 is bigger than dozen of your United States all put together. 359 00:22:47,177 --> 00:22:49,518 It also grows some beautiful women. 360 00:22:49,672 --> 00:22:53,013 You get your job done before you start lollygagging. 361 00:22:53,090 --> 00:22:54,972 I just like to live a baron's life. 362 00:22:55,125 --> 00:22:59,118 Some of this, some of that. Any of my men get here? 363 00:22:59,195 --> 00:23:01,691 Some half dozen of 'em. They're all at the bar. 364 00:23:01,768 --> 00:23:04,341 I never saw such a conglomerate. 365 00:23:04,456 --> 00:23:06,491 What are you staring at? 366 00:23:07,490 --> 00:23:09,141 [piano music] 367 00:23:09,256 --> 00:23:12,826 - You been talking to her? - Mm-hmm. 368 00:23:12,941 --> 00:23:15,899 If she finds out who you are, she'll kill you. 369 00:23:16,014 --> 00:23:18,509 If she doesn't, her man will. 370 00:23:18,663 --> 00:23:20,891 - Her man? - Tom Craden. 371 00:23:21,966 --> 00:23:23,694 Oh. 372 00:23:25,959 --> 00:23:27,955 Well, she's still a lot of woman. 373 00:23:28,071 --> 00:23:31,528 You know how when you rub your hand over silk, you get a shock 374 00:23:31,643 --> 00:23:33,332 and you see little sparks? 375 00:23:33,409 --> 00:23:36,595 Well, I figure that's what would happen if you stroked her. 376 00:23:40,321 --> 00:23:42,278 [upbeat folk music] 377 00:23:52,762 --> 00:23:54,835 - Hello, George. - How are you, Dev? 378 00:23:54,989 --> 00:23:57,945 Feeling better this side. 379 00:23:58,060 --> 00:24:00,518 - How's Luther? - Up in bed. 380 00:24:00,633 --> 00:24:01,824 I bet. 381 00:24:01,940 --> 00:24:03,744 Hello Sid. 382 00:24:03,820 --> 00:24:05,856 [speaking in foreign language] 383 00:24:09,311 --> 00:24:11,885 Well, how's your world, all the women in it? 384 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,803 The world is wonderful, but the women are most difficult. 385 00:24:14,956 --> 00:24:18,451 Most particularly, the one from New Orleans he inherit from you. 386 00:24:18,567 --> 00:24:20,025 - Oh. - Madame Fifi? 387 00:24:20,140 --> 00:24:23,328 - Oui, most expensive. - I warned you. 388 00:24:23,443 --> 00:24:25,939 I know. But I'm weak, and she's beautiful. 389 00:24:26,054 --> 00:24:27,397 Oh, very beautiful. 390 00:24:27,474 --> 00:24:30,393 Uh, this venture, profitable perhaps? 391 00:24:34,080 --> 00:24:36,037 Where can we talk? 392 00:24:45,408 --> 00:24:47,404 Hello, Luther. What'd they do to you? 393 00:24:47,520 --> 00:24:49,746 You creased me in the shoulder. That's what you did. 394 00:24:49,861 --> 00:24:52,895 I'm sorry. You're lucky. Craden would've put it right here. 395 00:24:52,972 --> 00:24:54,815 Hmm. Fine company you're keepin'. 396 00:24:54,969 --> 00:24:56,966 What were you doin' ridin' into town with him? 397 00:24:57,081 --> 00:25:01,342 I'll tell you later. From now on, no more speeches, hear me? 398 00:25:01,419 --> 00:25:03,647 - Who's this? - 'My boy, Bud.' 399 00:25:03,762 --> 00:25:05,606 Claims he's in this with us. 400 00:25:05,721 --> 00:25:08,447 - How old are you, Bud? - 17. 401 00:25:09,636 --> 00:25:12,018 Well, I'm going on 17. 402 00:25:12,133 --> 00:25:14,322 Come 16 week before last. 403 00:25:14,436 --> 00:25:16,818 He wanted in Dev. Shucks, we wasn't older than him 404 00:25:16,933 --> 00:25:19,236 when we was fighting Chiricahuas up along the Llano. 405 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:22,155 - The Chiricahuas were easy. - What's this all about? 406 00:25:22,270 --> 00:25:24,613 [clamoring] 407 00:25:24,728 --> 00:25:28,183 Well boys, we're gonna put Texas into the union. 408 00:25:28,298 --> 00:25:30,335 - Why? - Because annexation means war. 409 00:25:30,488 --> 00:25:32,562 - And war means-- - I'm not interested in war. 410 00:25:32,639 --> 00:25:34,328 Unless, it's for others. 411 00:25:34,443 --> 00:25:37,514 - $5000 is a lot of money. - $5000 a piece? 412 00:25:37,629 --> 00:25:40,242 - $5000. There shall be war. - Yes. 413 00:25:40,356 --> 00:25:42,162 - Interested, Gurau? - Oh, in money always. 414 00:25:42,238 --> 00:25:44,081 - What must I do? - You'll get your assignment. 415 00:25:44,196 --> 00:25:46,461 Sid, you and Luther'll work with me out of Austin. 416 00:25:46,616 --> 00:25:49,303 For 5000, save your money. We'll work for annexation for free. 417 00:25:49,418 --> 00:25:51,261 - We believe in it. - Yeah. So does, Luther. 418 00:25:51,416 --> 00:25:53,949 He found out it hurts. 419 00:25:54,026 --> 00:25:56,408 - I don't want your money, Dev. - Then, bow out. 420 00:25:56,484 --> 00:25:59,096 I don't want anybody riding the glory road, they're dangerous. 421 00:25:59,172 --> 00:26:01,821 You're right. I learned that about you at Santa Ana 422 00:26:01,898 --> 00:26:03,779 when you were ridin' the glory road. 423 00:26:03,934 --> 00:26:07,697 - Fighting for money there-- - That was 10 years ago. 424 00:26:07,812 --> 00:26:09,732 Now, do as I tell you. 425 00:26:14,301 --> 00:26:16,721 Nobody leaves the hotel tonight. We'll work out details tomorrow. 426 00:26:16,835 --> 00:26:20,713 Details, they are unimportant. $5000 is most important. 427 00:26:20,867 --> 00:26:26,167 - Oh. Hey, my clothes get here? - Yup, upstairs. Show him, Bud 428 00:26:26,244 --> 00:26:28,317 I got an engagement tonight, business. 429 00:26:29,622 --> 00:26:31,159 - C'mon, Sid. - Au revoir. 430 00:26:31,273 --> 00:26:33,655 May she be as beautiful as Fi-fi? 431 00:26:33,808 --> 00:26:35,652 Oh, but not so expensive. 432 00:26:35,767 --> 00:26:36,995 [all laughing] 433 00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:43,600 [ambient music] 434 00:26:55,082 --> 00:26:57,961 [banjo music] 435 00:27:14,856 --> 00:27:16,163 [speaking in foreign language] 436 00:27:16,278 --> 00:27:18,121 - Welcome, from my master. - Gracias, amigo. 437 00:27:18,236 --> 00:27:20,539 SenorCraden awaits you in the great hall. 438 00:27:22,575 --> 00:27:25,494 [banjo music continues] 439 00:27:29,756 --> 00:27:31,522 Gracias, Senor. 440 00:27:41,276 --> 00:27:43,196 Good evening. 441 00:27:43,310 --> 00:27:44,462 Ms. Rhonda. 442 00:27:44,577 --> 00:27:48,302 Mr. Jones. I hardly recognized you. 443 00:27:48,417 --> 00:27:51,105 Shave and a change of clothes makes a big difference. 444 00:27:51,182 --> 00:27:55,560 - It does? - Yes, is the name still same? 445 00:27:55,675 --> 00:27:57,519 Isn't Jones a good name? 446 00:27:57,671 --> 00:28:00,245 Yes, but somehow it doesn't quite fit you. 447 00:28:01,205 --> 00:28:03,278 I bow to a woman's intuition. 448 00:28:03,393 --> 00:28:05,505 They're waiting for you. 449 00:28:05,658 --> 00:28:07,810 (male #3) 'Almost too much for one man, Tom.' 450 00:28:07,925 --> 00:28:11,495 - Excuse me. Hello, Jones. - Craden. Nice to see you. 451 00:28:11,649 --> 00:28:14,260 (Ronda) Gentlemen, may I present Mr. Jones of the Sabine. 452 00:28:47,936 --> 00:28:50,932 - Hello, Tom. Sorry, I'm late. - It's quite alright. Come in. 453 00:28:51,009 --> 00:28:52,045 - Ms. Ronda. - Good evening. 454 00:28:52,122 --> 00:28:53,504 - Gentlemen. - Hello. 455 00:28:53,580 --> 00:28:54,772 Jones, this is Senator Demmet. 456 00:28:54,887 --> 00:28:56,614 - Howdy, sir? - Demmet, sir. 457 00:28:56,730 --> 00:28:58,765 He's senior government member. Seldom agrees with me. 458 00:28:58,842 --> 00:29:00,647 Certainly not about this business of annexation. 459 00:29:00,762 --> 00:29:03,065 - Please, don't use that word. - What's wrong with it? 460 00:29:03,180 --> 00:29:05,100 To me, it's just another word for treason. 461 00:29:05,215 --> 00:29:06,905 That's a harsh word, Tom. 462 00:29:07,020 --> 00:29:09,708 I've been called many things, but never a traitor. 463 00:29:09,823 --> 00:29:12,090 No. No one could ever call you that, sir. 464 00:29:12,243 --> 00:29:14,469 You favor our joining the State, Senator? 465 00:29:14,623 --> 00:29:16,581 - 'I do.' - What do we have to gain? 466 00:29:16,658 --> 00:29:18,463 I've heard the argument. Seems to me that-- 467 00:29:18,540 --> 00:29:21,381 Perhaps, you haven't heard our side of it properly, sir. 468 00:29:21,535 --> 00:29:23,340 Look like Texas is caught in the middle-- 469 00:29:23,455 --> 00:29:26,066 Surely, Mr. Jones is interested more in food than politics. 470 00:29:26,181 --> 00:29:28,333 So, with your kind permission, I'll rescue him. 471 00:29:28,448 --> 00:29:31,289 Unless of course, you'd rather not be rescued. 472 00:29:31,404 --> 00:29:32,556 Please. 473 00:29:32,709 --> 00:29:35,360 Guess, Mr. Jones is getting the best part of the deal. 474 00:29:35,475 --> 00:29:36,779 - No doubt. - I agree. 475 00:29:36,895 --> 00:29:39,391 Nobody should have any trouble choosing Ms. Ronda 476 00:29:39,506 --> 00:29:40,851 'in a bunch of old politicians.' 477 00:29:40,927 --> 00:29:42,347 (Tom) 'Speak for yourself, sir.' 478 00:29:42,501 --> 00:29:43,846 [everyone laughing] 479 00:29:43,961 --> 00:29:46,341 First, the man rides into town and shoots the opposition. 480 00:29:46,494 --> 00:29:48,261 Then, he takes on their leader. 481 00:29:48,414 --> 00:29:50,296 Haven't you heard of discretion, Mr. Jones? 482 00:29:50,450 --> 00:29:52,562 Oh, often. But I don't approve of it. 483 00:29:52,639 --> 00:29:54,444 - Do you? - Yes, completely. 484 00:29:54,598 --> 00:29:56,862 Oh, you mean, political discretion? 485 00:29:56,939 --> 00:29:59,742 I mean, any kind. 486 00:29:59,819 --> 00:30:01,777 Demmet and the others favor annexation, don't they? 487 00:30:01,892 --> 00:30:03,852 - Yes. - Then, why are they here? 488 00:30:03,967 --> 00:30:05,810 We hope to change their minds. 489 00:30:05,887 --> 00:30:07,960 [men bickering in foreign language] 490 00:30:16,370 --> 00:30:17,752 - Senorita? - Si. 491 00:30:17,867 --> 00:30:20,823 That jackass is trying to tell me how to cook the meat. 492 00:30:20,938 --> 00:30:22,897 [speaking in foreign language] 493 00:30:26,468 --> 00:30:28,850 - Si, senorita. - Gracias, senorita. 494 00:30:28,965 --> 00:30:31,537 [continues to speak in foreign language] 495 00:30:44,055 --> 00:30:46,091 They'll be quiet. 496 00:30:47,396 --> 00:30:48,931 [speaking in foreign language] 497 00:30:50,315 --> 00:30:52,196 You know, there're really the best of friends. 498 00:30:52,273 --> 00:30:54,116 Although, they fight most of the time. 499 00:30:54,193 --> 00:30:56,075 Well, that's the privilege of friendship. 500 00:30:56,151 --> 00:30:58,724 How long do you expect to stay in Austin, Mr. Jones? 501 00:30:58,839 --> 00:31:00,951 A week, a month. Haven't given it much thought. 502 00:31:01,066 --> 00:31:03,754 - I imagine your family has. - I don't have a wife. 503 00:31:03,907 --> 00:31:05,636 - If that's what you're asking. - I wasn't. 504 00:31:05,751 --> 00:31:08,554 But now, that you've mentioned it, why don't you have a wife? 505 00:31:08,707 --> 00:31:11,281 - No woman ever said, "Yes." - How many have you asked? 506 00:31:11,357 --> 00:31:12,585 None. 507 00:31:12,701 --> 00:31:16,656 Do we have to rush back? I'm only half rescued. 508 00:31:16,771 --> 00:31:19,536 Discretion. I believe in it. Remember? 509 00:31:19,651 --> 00:31:22,608 Is that honesty or modesty? 510 00:31:22,685 --> 00:31:24,490 Conversation. 511 00:31:27,983 --> 00:31:30,940 [singing in foreign language] 512 00:31:42,537 --> 00:31:44,418 [singing continues] 513 00:31:50,178 --> 00:31:53,328 - Why haven't you? - Why haven't I what? 514 00:31:53,443 --> 00:31:56,706 - Asked a woman to marry you? - Oh, that. 515 00:31:56,860 --> 00:31:59,049 Perhaps, I was travelling too fast. 516 00:31:59,164 --> 00:32:03,235 - Oh. - Today, I started to slow down. 517 00:32:05,807 --> 00:32:07,881 That's a beautiful song. 518 00:32:07,958 --> 00:32:10,107 Won't you sing it again? 519 00:32:11,336 --> 00:32:16,406 ♪ Moonlight was meant for lovers ♪ 520 00:32:16,482 --> 00:32:20,897 ♪ Breezes were meant to sigh ♪ 521 00:32:21,051 --> 00:32:26,313 ♪ To sigh for unhappy lovers ♪ 522 00:32:26,427 --> 00:32:30,959 ♪ Lovers were meant to cry ♪ 523 00:32:31,113 --> 00:32:36,372 ♪ Love like a cold December ♪ 524 00:32:36,488 --> 00:32:40,903 ♪ Chills when the amber's die ♪ 525 00:32:41,019 --> 00:32:45,857 ♪ Be careful my heart remember ♪ 526 00:32:45,972 --> 00:32:51,809 ♪ Lovers were meant to cry ♪ 527 00:32:53,806 --> 00:32:55,765 [guitar music] 528 00:32:58,183 --> 00:33:00,565 I'm afraid, I'm being rude to our guests. 529 00:33:00,680 --> 00:33:02,485 And very difficult to one of them. 530 00:33:02,600 --> 00:33:05,518 Now, we're both being rude. 531 00:33:05,633 --> 00:33:09,435 You know all about me, and I know nothing about you. 532 00:33:09,550 --> 00:33:13,160 Are you sure, I know all about you...Mr. Jones? 533 00:33:16,884 --> 00:33:18,804 What's this tone? 534 00:33:18,919 --> 00:33:21,991 Gentlemen, what I've to say is in strictest confidence. 535 00:33:22,144 --> 00:33:24,718 I hope, that you'll be as convinced as I am. 536 00:33:24,833 --> 00:33:29,018 If Texas is to realize destiny, there's only one way to it. 537 00:33:29,094 --> 00:33:31,514 First, you should know that in return for a guarantee 538 00:33:31,630 --> 00:33:33,396 that there will be no annexation. 539 00:33:33,511 --> 00:33:35,699 Mexico has promised everything North of the Rio Grande 540 00:33:35,814 --> 00:33:37,504 and all the lands of California. 541 00:33:37,657 --> 00:33:39,385 - Wha-what's this? - When did this happen? 542 00:33:39,500 --> 00:33:43,456 Secondly, we know, the question of slavery will split the union. 543 00:33:43,609 --> 00:33:45,145 'And gentlemen, the Southern states' 544 00:33:45,222 --> 00:33:47,334 'will not only comply, but be happy to join.' 545 00:33:47,449 --> 00:33:50,868 - That's a broad statement. - How can you be sure? 546 00:33:52,404 --> 00:33:55,245 When that time comes.. 547 00:33:55,322 --> 00:33:58,738 ...this will represent your Republic of Texas and this.. 548 00:33:58,854 --> 00:34:02,080 ...this will be all that's left of your so called United States. 549 00:34:02,809 --> 00:34:04,154 This is fantastic. 550 00:34:04,269 --> 00:34:06,074 Are the British and French aware of this? 551 00:34:06,189 --> 00:34:08,223 They are. We'll make treaties to that effect. 552 00:34:08,338 --> 00:34:10,950 For what do the British speak for the people of Texas? 553 00:34:11,103 --> 00:34:13,023 Captain Elliott's gonna act as emissary with 554 00:34:13,100 --> 00:34:14,445 President Jones's approval. 555 00:34:14,560 --> 00:34:16,403 - I've heard of it. - I don't like it. 556 00:34:16,480 --> 00:34:18,285 - Neither do I. - I've no part of it. 557 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:21,624 The foreigners want us out of the union to prevent growth. 558 00:34:21,740 --> 00:34:23,507 And to keep Texas under their influence. 559 00:34:23,621 --> 00:34:25,810 - Their motives don't worry me. - Well, I am worried. 560 00:34:25,926 --> 00:34:29,036 So am I. And I'll fight that treaty on the senate floor. 561 00:34:29,152 --> 00:34:31,570 And when I've beaten it, I'll vote for annexation. 562 00:34:31,647 --> 00:34:33,528 Gentlemen, gentlemen, can't you see what this means? 563 00:34:33,683 --> 00:34:35,410 We'll be the giant of the Western hemisphere. 564 00:34:35,564 --> 00:34:38,942 As State, we'll be one of 28. As Republic, we'll have respect 565 00:34:39,019 --> 00:34:41,362 of not only the United States, but the entire world. 566 00:34:41,516 --> 00:34:44,204 Why should we give up an empire just for Statehood? 567 00:34:54,841 --> 00:34:56,799 What is your opinion, Mr. Jones? 568 00:35:00,639 --> 00:35:04,748 Well, I, uh, I know very little of politics, uh.. 569 00:35:05,860 --> 00:35:08,242 ...but, uh.. 570 00:35:08,319 --> 00:35:11,927 ...we, uh, Texans have a toast, which is 10 years old. 571 00:35:12,043 --> 00:35:14,079 To Sam Houston, the father of our Republic. 572 00:35:14,194 --> 00:35:16,420 May his road always be ours. 573 00:35:17,842 --> 00:35:20,722 - Won't you join us, gentleman? - I'm afraid not. 574 00:35:20,875 --> 00:35:23,026 If Sam moves against annexation, he goes without me. 575 00:35:23,140 --> 00:35:25,252 If he does? He last spoke against it, senator. 576 00:35:25,367 --> 00:35:28,401 Sam was angry when he spoke. Or perhaps, had another reason. 577 00:35:28,478 --> 00:35:31,703 If there's doubt, shouldn't we find Houston to verify that? 578 00:35:31,818 --> 00:35:33,815 Yes. We should send for him. 579 00:35:33,930 --> 00:35:37,501 He should've 10 treaties worked out with all the Apaches by now. 580 00:35:37,655 --> 00:35:40,573 The Mescalero Apaches? 581 00:35:40,727 --> 00:35:42,148 (Tom) 'That's not public knowledge' 582 00:35:42,225 --> 00:35:44,259 'and it won't till he gets back to Austin.' 583 00:35:44,375 --> 00:35:46,525 Personally, I think, he just wanted to keep out 584 00:35:46,641 --> 00:35:48,791 of discussions like this, and so do I. 585 00:35:48,907 --> 00:35:51,441 I've enjoyed your meal, Tom, but I can't go along. 586 00:35:51,518 --> 00:35:53,668 Will you ask Mizette to bring up my horse? 587 00:35:53,782 --> 00:35:55,165 That won't be necessary. 588 00:35:55,281 --> 00:35:57,124 Knowing your sentiments, I invited you here, tonight 589 00:35:57,239 --> 00:35:59,849 in the hope I could persuade you to reason. I failed. 590 00:35:59,965 --> 00:36:02,961 The senate will be called to session to ratify the treaty. 591 00:36:03,076 --> 00:36:05,532 You gentlemen, will remain as my guest until the question 592 00:36:05,686 --> 00:36:07,644 is being voted upon. 593 00:36:09,372 --> 00:36:12,176 - Tom, I want us to win, but-- - There's no other way. 594 00:36:12,291 --> 00:36:15,209 So, if I want to leave, you'll keep me here by force? 595 00:36:15,324 --> 00:36:18,166 - My men will. - I want personal satisfaction. 596 00:36:18,320 --> 00:36:20,164 - Count me in on that. - Why, certainly. 597 00:36:20,279 --> 00:36:21,967 At your convenience, gentlemen. 598 00:36:22,044 --> 00:36:24,003 Which is immediately. You have pistols, I presume. 599 00:36:24,119 --> 00:36:26,729 I have. I'll join you in the portico. 600 00:36:28,957 --> 00:36:32,527 - This is crazy. What if-- - Don't worry. 601 00:36:32,604 --> 00:36:35,407 - Will you serve as my second? - If you wish. 602 00:36:35,484 --> 00:36:36,752 Frankly, I won't enjoy it. 603 00:36:36,867 --> 00:36:38,749 Each of those men, is 60 or better. 604 00:36:38,826 --> 00:36:40,669 Each has killed his man the past year. 605 00:36:40,745 --> 00:36:43,855 Serving in our Texas senate keeps their hands in. 606 00:36:43,970 --> 00:36:46,160 But I'm glad, you're not a senator. 607 00:37:04,707 --> 00:37:06,626 - The usual rule, sir? - I don't care. 608 00:37:06,703 --> 00:37:08,699 As long as I get a shot at him. 609 00:37:08,776 --> 00:37:11,733 - You may not, being last. - Well, I may be lucky. 610 00:37:11,848 --> 00:37:15,074 The man's a scoundrel, but he's an excellent shot. 611 00:37:15,190 --> 00:37:17,033 So I learn. 612 00:37:22,831 --> 00:37:24,713 Gentlemen. 613 00:37:30,087 --> 00:37:33,044 Gentlemen, you will pace of 10 steps. 614 00:37:33,122 --> 00:37:36,155 At the word, you will fire. Is that understood? 615 00:37:37,077 --> 00:37:39,035 Take your places. 616 00:37:40,879 --> 00:37:42,146 Ready? 617 00:37:43,527 --> 00:37:44,872 One. 618 00:37:44,987 --> 00:37:45,794 Two. 619 00:37:45,870 --> 00:37:47,367 Three. Four. 620 00:37:47,482 --> 00:37:48,635 'Five. Six.' 621 00:37:48,750 --> 00:37:50,440 Seven. Eight. 622 00:37:50,594 --> 00:37:51,707 Nine. Fire! 623 00:37:51,784 --> 00:37:53,165 [gun shot] 624 00:37:58,004 --> 00:37:59,272 [gun shot] 625 00:38:01,882 --> 00:38:03,841 A million in one, and he made it. 626 00:38:03,956 --> 00:38:05,415 It's a habit of his. 627 00:38:05,530 --> 00:38:09,025 Why didn't you fire at me? I certainly tried to kill you. 628 00:38:09,139 --> 00:38:10,791 And came close enough. 629 00:38:10,907 --> 00:38:14,131 Ah! I've never heard of such ungentlemanly conduct. 630 00:38:14,208 --> 00:38:16,205 - Give me my coat. - 'Senator Crockett.' 631 00:38:16,282 --> 00:38:18,931 You're next, unless Senator Demmet wants another shot. 632 00:38:19,008 --> 00:38:20,774 Why all these heroics, Tom? 633 00:38:20,890 --> 00:38:23,271 - You'll hold your fire with me? - Why not? 634 00:38:23,348 --> 00:38:26,305 There's no reason to kill a man for a mistaken belief. 635 00:38:26,419 --> 00:38:28,225 (Crockett) 'I'm darn better than Demmet.' 636 00:38:28,302 --> 00:38:31,719 But I'll be hanged if I'll shoot at a man who won't shoot back. 637 00:38:31,834 --> 00:38:34,599 - Nor will I. - Then, remain here as my guest. 638 00:38:34,714 --> 00:38:36,749 - If so, I'll send my men. - 'I will not.' 639 00:38:36,865 --> 00:38:39,091 Three more drinks and I'll fight my way out. 640 00:38:39,168 --> 00:38:40,972 - So will I. - We all will. 641 00:38:41,087 --> 00:38:44,160 You're a fool, Tom. A fool with courage. 642 00:38:45,734 --> 00:38:47,654 - But let's have some whisky. - Good idea. 643 00:38:47,769 --> 00:38:49,842 - An excellent idea. - Some of my best whisky. 644 00:38:49,997 --> 00:38:52,761 After you, gentlemen. 645 00:38:52,877 --> 00:38:56,178 Here you are. I don't plan to fight my way out of here. 646 00:38:56,255 --> 00:38:57,754 Thank you. 647 00:38:57,869 --> 00:38:59,289 Tom. 648 00:39:01,209 --> 00:39:03,090 We'd better do something about this. 649 00:39:03,167 --> 00:39:04,933 You better let me cool them off first. 650 00:39:05,049 --> 00:39:07,545 Whatever you hear for the next few minutes won't count. 651 00:39:07,622 --> 00:39:09,504 Would you both excuse me? 652 00:39:09,656 --> 00:39:11,576 [dramatic music] 653 00:39:17,682 --> 00:39:19,448 One last glass of wine and dinner 654 00:39:19,602 --> 00:39:21,792 and Demmet would've killed your man. 655 00:39:21,907 --> 00:39:23,211 My man? 656 00:39:23,327 --> 00:39:24,863 Isn't he? 657 00:39:24,940 --> 00:39:27,590 Why, I never thought of it quite that way. 658 00:39:27,667 --> 00:39:29,433 He has. 659 00:39:31,199 --> 00:39:33,003 Yes, I suppose, he has. 660 00:39:33,158 --> 00:39:35,999 Since I've been running the paper, we been together a lot. 661 00:39:36,114 --> 00:39:37,841 Fighting for the same things. 662 00:39:37,996 --> 00:39:40,376 He takes it for granted, that someday, we'll marry and-- 663 00:39:40,529 --> 00:39:42,565 Takes you for granted? 664 00:39:42,680 --> 00:39:45,521 - Does that surprise you? - No. 665 00:39:45,637 --> 00:39:48,209 I suppose, he knows what he's doing. I envy him. 666 00:39:48,324 --> 00:39:49,669 Why? 667 00:39:49,746 --> 00:39:52,511 It's convenient to have a woman you can take for granted. 668 00:39:52,588 --> 00:39:55,237 Not very exciting, but convenient. 669 00:39:55,314 --> 00:39:57,771 I've never been that lucky. 670 00:39:57,886 --> 00:39:59,729 But you want that sort of woman? 671 00:39:59,883 --> 00:40:01,572 Frankly, no. 672 00:40:01,687 --> 00:40:03,954 And I'll tell you something else. 673 00:40:04,069 --> 00:40:06,487 I don't think you are that sort of woman. 674 00:40:07,717 --> 00:40:09,637 Are you? 675 00:40:10,827 --> 00:40:12,709 Are you? 676 00:40:14,897 --> 00:40:16,779 Am I? 677 00:40:19,467 --> 00:40:21,310 Come here. 678 00:40:21,387 --> 00:40:23,345 [romantic music] 679 00:40:30,371 --> 00:40:33,405 Now, tell me, who are you? 680 00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:36,247 A man who loves you. 681 00:40:36,362 --> 00:40:38,859 You lied when you gave me your name. 682 00:40:38,973 --> 00:40:40,893 I'm not lying now. 683 00:40:55,254 --> 00:40:58,364 If you don't mind, I'll be leaving. 684 00:40:58,480 --> 00:41:02,204 It's just that I rather not drink Tom Craden's wine tonight. 685 00:41:02,320 --> 00:41:05,508 The next time, I see him, I'll tell him why. 686 00:41:05,623 --> 00:41:07,274 I'll tell him. 687 00:41:07,389 --> 00:41:10,806 I wouldn't, if I were you. I doubt, if he'd understand. 688 00:41:18,026 --> 00:41:21,751 Then, Craden asked the senators to promise they wouldn't leave. 689 00:41:21,866 --> 00:41:25,205 They all went inside except, Ms. Ronda and myself and, uh.. 690 00:41:26,666 --> 00:41:28,586 Well, that just about covers it. 691 00:41:28,701 --> 00:41:30,773 You left out one detail. 692 00:41:30,927 --> 00:41:33,193 You didn't tell me you were in love. 693 00:41:33,999 --> 00:41:35,765 Why do you say that? 694 00:41:35,919 --> 00:41:37,493 Had a milk cow once. 695 00:41:37,647 --> 00:41:40,912 Each time she went dry, she looked like you do, now. 696 00:41:41,027 --> 00:41:43,062 That was love. 697 00:41:43,177 --> 00:41:44,867 Well, I suppose, I am. 698 00:41:44,944 --> 00:41:47,131 She know who we are? What you're here for? 699 00:41:47,247 --> 00:41:50,742 - No. - Son, you're in a mess. 700 00:41:50,857 --> 00:41:53,198 We need those senators, or did she change your mind 701 00:41:53,315 --> 00:41:55,388 about that deal you made with that Andy Jackson? 702 00:41:55,503 --> 00:41:57,806 - Not in so many words. - What kinda answer is that? 703 00:41:57,960 --> 00:42:00,533 Well, put it this way. I have a wandering foot. 704 00:42:00,609 --> 00:42:03,030 This is the first time, I ever wanted a woman. 705 00:42:03,145 --> 00:42:04,834 - What? - Hear me out. 706 00:42:04,911 --> 00:42:08,405 This is the first time I ever wanted a woman to be my wife. 707 00:42:08,520 --> 00:42:10,248 And you're going to have her? 708 00:42:10,363 --> 00:42:12,244 In spite of your word and your belief-- 709 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:14,126 I have no belief. With Annexation of Texas. 710 00:42:14,241 --> 00:42:16,393 Anyway, the cat jumps. I'll take care of me. 711 00:42:16,508 --> 00:42:18,389 Been fighting for money for a decade. 712 00:42:18,504 --> 00:42:20,232 To me this is just another deal. 713 00:42:20,386 --> 00:42:22,689 - She isn't just another woman. - She certainly isn't. 714 00:42:22,804 --> 00:42:25,954 One kiss or maybe it was two, and you're ready to turn 715 00:42:26,069 --> 00:42:29,103 your coat to whichever side pleases her the most. 716 00:42:29,218 --> 00:42:31,714 Do you think your kisses meant the same to her? 717 00:42:31,829 --> 00:42:34,747 - It might be. - 'Don't be a fool, Dev.' 718 00:42:34,824 --> 00:42:36,552 Her men folks died for Texas. 719 00:42:36,667 --> 00:42:40,161 The woman's a patriot. She doesn't fight for money. 720 00:42:40,276 --> 00:42:42,466 Tell her what you're doing and she'll never 721 00:42:42,581 --> 00:42:44,385 look at you again. 722 00:42:44,501 --> 00:42:46,459 We'll see about that. 723 00:42:48,608 --> 00:42:50,413 - Where you going? - To get your senators. 724 00:42:50,490 --> 00:42:53,793 And keep Minniver, until I find Sam Houston. 725 00:42:53,947 --> 00:42:56,442 Mind you. Don't get hurt. 726 00:42:56,557 --> 00:42:58,247 Pay off and find your hats. 727 00:42:58,323 --> 00:43:00,628 - We're moving. - Me, with Kings back to back? 728 00:43:00,744 --> 00:43:02,548 Save your money. Mizette's got aces. 729 00:43:02,663 --> 00:43:04,775 - How'd you know? - You had 'em in New Orleans. 730 00:43:04,890 --> 00:43:07,463 Figured you brought them with you. 731 00:43:07,579 --> 00:43:08,922 Seth, you bring your rope? 732 00:43:09,037 --> 00:43:11,227 Yeah, if I'm gonna hang, I wanna be comfortable. 733 00:43:11,303 --> 00:43:12,993 You'll be comfortable. 734 00:43:13,070 --> 00:43:14,797 - Where are you going? - With you. 735 00:43:14,874 --> 00:43:17,408 - Oh, no. - Oh, this arm don't bother me. 736 00:43:17,523 --> 00:43:21,133 Me and old Sam fought a hundred Comanches once with no arms. 737 00:43:21,248 --> 00:43:23,091 Fought 'em with our bare teeth. 738 00:43:23,206 --> 00:43:24,358 What teeth? 739 00:43:24,513 --> 00:43:25,895 [all laughing] 740 00:43:29,313 --> 00:43:31,271 [dramatic music] 741 00:43:58,342 --> 00:44:00,339 [speaking in foreign language] 742 00:44:30,828 --> 00:44:32,825 [music continues] 743 00:44:46,533 --> 00:44:48,644 Tie him off. I can handle it from here. 744 00:44:48,759 --> 00:44:50,718 - Won't you need an extra gun? - No. 745 00:44:50,833 --> 00:44:53,253 Not for you, fat one. 746 00:44:55,479 --> 00:44:56,863 Don't press me. 747 00:44:56,978 --> 00:44:59,819 The fate of our Nation must not be banded over empty glasses. 748 00:44:59,935 --> 00:45:02,584 - Let me fill yours, Senator. - 'That won't be necessary.' 749 00:45:04,081 --> 00:45:06,386 I'm sure, you gentlemen, would rather make your decisions 750 00:45:06,501 --> 00:45:08,996 in the Hall of Congress. 751 00:45:09,150 --> 00:45:11,837 Martha told me you'd gone. She didn't say you'd be back. 752 00:45:11,952 --> 00:45:15,256 - I'm not here as a guest. - So, I see. 753 00:45:15,370 --> 00:45:18,712 I seldom carry a gun at home. However, if I offended you.. 754 00:45:18,827 --> 00:45:20,939 Vicente and your men are tied at the gates. 755 00:45:21,054 --> 00:45:23,050 I've come to send your guests home. 756 00:45:23,165 --> 00:45:24,894 You're free to leave, gentlemen. 757 00:45:25,008 --> 00:45:27,582 - I don't quite understand. - 'Let's put it this way.' 758 00:45:27,736 --> 00:45:30,423 Like you, I'm for annexation. 759 00:45:30,500 --> 00:45:33,572 - Your horses are in the corral. - Don't know that I want to. 760 00:45:33,686 --> 00:45:36,183 If you people go about it this way. 761 00:45:36,299 --> 00:45:38,372 No wonder Houston's against annexation. 762 00:45:38,486 --> 00:45:40,177 He won't be when I see him. 763 00:45:40,254 --> 00:45:42,403 I carry a letter from Andrew Jackson to Houston 764 00:45:42,518 --> 00:45:43,940 guaranteeing that the United States 765 00:45:44,055 --> 00:45:45,975 will welcome Texas into the union. 766 00:45:46,052 --> 00:45:48,509 - Does he promise troops at war? - 'He does.' 767 00:45:48,625 --> 00:45:50,275 In that case, I'll go. 768 00:45:50,391 --> 00:45:53,578 Frankly, I was fixing a fight out of here in about 10 minutes. 769 00:45:53,693 --> 00:45:56,189 - And I'm with you. - Glad this man helped. 770 00:45:56,304 --> 00:45:57,916 Come along. 771 00:46:03,676 --> 00:46:05,596 (Tom) 'Just a minute.' 772 00:46:09,783 --> 00:46:11,971 You don't look like a liar. 773 00:46:12,086 --> 00:46:14,121 - What lies have I told you? - In words, none. 774 00:46:14,274 --> 00:46:17,001 You made me believe a lie, and proved me a fool. 775 00:46:17,077 --> 00:46:18,767 You're not alone, Tom. 776 00:46:18,882 --> 00:46:21,341 Mr. Jones is very adept at proving people fools. 777 00:46:21,494 --> 00:46:23,261 You're very clever, Mr. Jones. 778 00:46:23,376 --> 00:46:25,794 - 'Very clever.' - The name is Burke. 779 00:46:25,871 --> 00:46:29,480 I just about figured that out. What happened, Martha? 780 00:46:33,551 --> 00:46:35,625 I kissed her and told her I loved her. 781 00:46:35,740 --> 00:46:37,814 Would you say that if Tom had a gun? 782 00:46:37,928 --> 00:46:40,117 - 'I would.' - Then, let me get one for him. 783 00:46:40,232 --> 00:46:42,767 He'll be faster than me. Can't afford to die, tonight. 784 00:46:42,882 --> 00:46:45,148 You'd be smart if you killed me, right now. 785 00:46:45,225 --> 00:46:47,452 I'd rather not. 786 00:46:47,566 --> 00:46:49,334 I should tie you off. Both of you. 787 00:46:49,486 --> 00:46:52,137 I'll take your word that you won't follow me, until morning. 788 00:46:52,252 --> 00:46:54,286 You have it. Now, get out! 789 00:47:03,233 --> 00:47:04,463 I'm sorry, Tom. 790 00:47:04,578 --> 00:47:06,306 You can't explain things like this. 791 00:47:06,421 --> 00:47:08,916 - I saw him, something happen-- - Don't make excuses. It's done. 792 00:47:09,032 --> 00:47:12,718 All we have to worry about is what he'll do next. 793 00:47:12,871 --> 00:47:14,599 He'll go to Houston, of course. 794 00:47:14,676 --> 00:47:17,287 With Jackson's guarantee from the Union. 795 00:47:17,403 --> 00:47:21,358 If I'd follow him, the only way I can stop him is with a bullet. 796 00:47:21,473 --> 00:47:23,393 If you follow him? 797 00:47:24,353 --> 00:47:26,350 That's for you to decide. 798 00:47:30,113 --> 00:47:32,993 [clock striking] 799 00:47:37,562 --> 00:47:39,751 It's morning. 800 00:47:39,867 --> 00:47:42,785 [melancholic music] 801 00:48:00,449 --> 00:48:03,366 [horses galloping] 802 00:48:22,144 --> 00:48:23,871 It's morning, Buster. 803 00:48:23,988 --> 00:48:26,406 I forgot, it comes just after midnight. 804 00:48:27,290 --> 00:48:30,170 [intense music] 805 00:49:14,597 --> 00:49:17,477 [music continues] 806 00:49:20,280 --> 00:49:22,238 (Tom) Hold. Hold up. 807 00:49:25,080 --> 00:49:27,076 There he is. Use your rifle. 808 00:49:31,493 --> 00:49:33,067 [gun shots] 809 00:50:04,901 --> 00:50:07,857 [music continues] 810 00:50:13,540 --> 00:50:14,922 He's already crossed. 811 00:50:14,999 --> 00:50:16,957 You men, wait here. I'll ride in alone. 812 00:50:17,072 --> 00:50:18,379 These Apaches aren't friendly. 813 00:50:18,494 --> 00:50:21,335 I don't want them to think this is a war party. 814 00:50:21,489 --> 00:50:24,369 [intense music] 815 00:51:07,261 --> 00:51:10,448 I come to speak with Houston. The Raven. 816 00:51:10,562 --> 00:51:12,521 [speaking native Indian] 817 00:51:30,262 --> 00:51:33,180 [dogs barking] 818 00:51:52,187 --> 00:51:54,607 Burke. Dev Burke. 819 00:51:54,760 --> 00:51:56,527 You've come all the way from Nacogdoches. 820 00:51:56,680 --> 00:51:58,447 All the way from Niceville, General. 821 00:51:58,524 --> 00:52:01,672 Well, it's good to see you. Well, these are my friends. 822 00:52:01,787 --> 00:52:03,553 Chiefs of the Apache Nation. 823 00:52:03,668 --> 00:52:06,433 Who've asked me to settle their boundary disputes. 824 00:52:06,548 --> 00:52:07,778 [speaking native Indian] 825 00:52:07,893 --> 00:52:08,661 'Burke.' 826 00:52:08,776 --> 00:52:10,773 [speaking native Indian] 827 00:52:12,423 --> 00:52:14,919 Well, Dev, what brings you here? 828 00:52:15,034 --> 00:52:17,761 From Andrew Jackson. I was with him when he wrote it. 829 00:52:17,838 --> 00:52:20,142 Well, did he speak of me with kindness? 830 00:52:20,258 --> 00:52:23,368 Well, he was bewildered. Your speech against annexation. 831 00:52:23,483 --> 00:52:26,056 - Well, Andy believes that? - So does all of Texas. 832 00:52:26,171 --> 00:52:29,319 - Your own words made it clear. - My words were for fools. 833 00:52:29,472 --> 00:52:32,237 Three times Texas has stood like a bride at the altar. 834 00:52:32,352 --> 00:52:34,426 And three times she's been denied. 835 00:52:34,503 --> 00:52:36,616 Well, there is a thing called pride. 836 00:52:36,731 --> 00:52:38,689 And we Texans have our full measure. 837 00:52:38,804 --> 00:52:41,875 I understand that. What about the treaty with Mexico? 838 00:52:41,991 --> 00:52:43,259 No, that. 839 00:52:43,374 --> 00:52:46,446 That was to build fear in those who barred the gates to us. 840 00:52:46,599 --> 00:52:48,902 Those idiots in Washington, who've set their hands 841 00:52:49,019 --> 00:52:51,169 against us just because of our slaves. 842 00:52:51,284 --> 00:52:55,162 I had to get some action out of them. And I did. 843 00:52:55,277 --> 00:52:57,465 It was a trick I learned from Andy himself. 844 00:52:57,542 --> 00:52:59,002 I thought he'd understand. 845 00:52:59,117 --> 00:53:01,729 You'll speak out again for annexation at the right time? 846 00:53:01,844 --> 00:53:03,072 Yes, I will. 847 00:53:03,149 --> 00:53:06,028 And this letter assures me that it won't be too long. 848 00:53:06,144 --> 00:53:08,487 So, you could put Andy's mind at rest. 849 00:53:08,564 --> 00:53:11,444 Tell him the man who fought beside him against the British.. 850 00:53:11,558 --> 00:53:13,057 ...still stands at his side. 851 00:53:13,172 --> 00:53:16,052 And tell him Sam Houston has betrayed the people of Texas. 852 00:53:18,585 --> 00:53:20,582 (Sam) 'Tom Craden.' 853 00:53:24,576 --> 00:53:26,573 What brings you here beyond the Pecos? 854 00:53:26,650 --> 00:53:28,762 I was chasing a renegade, instead, I find two. 855 00:53:28,876 --> 00:53:30,950 - I don't like the word. - You're wearing a gun? 856 00:53:31,065 --> 00:53:34,253 You fools! This valley is sacred to the councils of peace. 857 00:53:34,330 --> 00:53:36,019 [thunder rumbling] 858 00:53:37,363 --> 00:53:39,053 If you'd drawn.. 859 00:53:39,130 --> 00:53:42,048 ...even I couldn't have helped you. 860 00:53:42,163 --> 00:53:45,157 Well, Tom. So, you've called us renegades? 861 00:53:45,311 --> 00:53:47,693 - Have you anything more to say? - What else is there? 862 00:53:47,808 --> 00:53:49,651 You let us to believe in the Republic 863 00:53:49,728 --> 00:53:51,340 and you're playing a game of politics. 864 00:53:51,456 --> 00:53:52,991 (Sam) 'Sometimes that's necessary.' 865 00:53:53,067 --> 00:53:55,026 I've done what I consider best for Texas. 866 00:53:55,141 --> 00:53:57,714 For us to stand alone would be to invite destruction. 867 00:53:57,829 --> 00:54:00,709 - But as a state in the union-- - A state in the union. 868 00:54:00,824 --> 00:54:02,706 One voice and the Congress are pot menders? 869 00:54:02,821 --> 00:54:04,587 Our laws made by people who hate us? 870 00:54:04,702 --> 00:54:07,198 A beggar standing hat in a hand before his master? 871 00:54:07,314 --> 00:54:09,004 Is that what bothers you, Tom? 872 00:54:09,157 --> 00:54:11,115 That Texas might become less important 873 00:54:11,269 --> 00:54:13,304 'or that you might?' 874 00:54:13,381 --> 00:54:14,534 I know you. 875 00:54:14,649 --> 00:54:16,684 You want to make a big name for yourself. 876 00:54:16,837 --> 00:54:18,757 Become the next president of Texas. 877 00:54:18,910 --> 00:54:21,292 'But you're not going to sacrifice the welfare of others' 878 00:54:21,407 --> 00:54:24,978 for your own personal ambition. 879 00:54:25,055 --> 00:54:27,244 There are many people who'll agree with this man. 880 00:54:27,358 --> 00:54:28,702 President Jones is one of them. 881 00:54:28,818 --> 00:54:30,583 Anson Jones will do what I tell him. 882 00:54:30,660 --> 00:54:33,810 When word comes from the North that they've voted to accept us 883 00:54:33,925 --> 00:54:35,730 I'll talk with Jones. 884 00:54:35,845 --> 00:54:37,265 Until then.. 885 00:54:37,380 --> 00:54:39,723 ...these are my friends, who need my help. 886 00:54:39,876 --> 00:54:41,950 But what if the Texas senate should meet immediately? 887 00:54:42,103 --> 00:54:44,485 The treaty with Mexico may be signed before you return. 888 00:54:44,600 --> 00:54:48,056 Not if I tell them to wait. Geronimo, my saddle bag. 889 00:54:48,171 --> 00:54:50,091 I have your permission to leave? 890 00:54:50,245 --> 00:54:51,896 Well, there's rain in the hills. 891 00:54:52,011 --> 00:54:55,504 You may share my quarters if you care to ride out in the morning. 892 00:54:55,620 --> 00:54:57,424 [thunder rumbling] 893 00:54:58,423 --> 00:55:00,228 I'll ride tonight. 894 00:55:09,176 --> 00:55:11,249 I'll give you a letter to President Jones. 895 00:55:11,403 --> 00:55:14,742 He will delay any legislation until I get there. 896 00:55:14,819 --> 00:55:17,815 - Will you make camp with us? - I think not, sir. 897 00:55:17,892 --> 00:55:20,195 Everyone seems to be in a hurry tonight. 898 00:55:20,272 --> 00:55:22,269 Very well, I won't be long. 899 00:55:27,607 --> 00:55:30,525 [speaking in native language] 900 00:55:37,322 --> 00:55:39,972 Mangus Colorado tells me, if I turn you and Craden loose 901 00:55:40,087 --> 00:55:42,122 on the same trail, there might be trouble. 902 00:55:42,275 --> 00:55:43,503 And he's right. 903 00:55:43,619 --> 00:55:45,885 Geronimo, I want you to take my friend 904 00:55:46,000 --> 00:55:48,535 along the high trail to the Pecos. 905 00:55:48,650 --> 00:55:50,416 - Good luck, Dev. - Thank you, sir. 906 00:55:50,493 --> 00:55:52,375 And/Ends Godspeed. 907 00:56:08,080 --> 00:56:10,921 [thunder rumbling] 908 00:56:12,880 --> 00:56:15,606 When I become chief, I will own such a gun. 909 00:56:15,721 --> 00:56:17,488 Isn't Takashim your father? 910 00:56:17,641 --> 00:56:20,674 The son of a wizard becomes a medicine man not a chief. 911 00:56:20,751 --> 00:56:22,211 I'll become chief. 912 00:56:28,738 --> 00:56:30,697 They said they caught us merry over here. 913 00:56:30,812 --> 00:56:32,386 If Burke tries to cross, kill him. 914 00:56:32,501 --> 00:56:34,075 What if he crosses at the shallow? 915 00:56:34,152 --> 00:56:36,225 I'll be there with Alfredo. Come on. 916 00:56:52,392 --> 00:56:54,696 I'll leave you now. Your way is there. 917 00:56:54,812 --> 00:56:55,964 Thanks, Geronimo. 918 00:56:56,079 --> 00:56:57,730 Tell your father he's bred a warrior 919 00:56:57,845 --> 00:56:59,842 that will someday be chief. 920 00:57:19,925 --> 00:57:21,883 [thunder rumbling] 921 00:57:29,869 --> 00:57:31,098 There. 922 00:57:31,214 --> 00:57:32,058 [gunshot] 923 00:57:32,174 --> 00:57:33,632 [horse whinnying] 924 00:57:33,747 --> 00:57:34,976 He's down. 925 00:57:36,168 --> 00:57:38,126 [gunshots] 926 00:57:45,459 --> 00:57:47,572 Keep your eyes open. He's a smart one. 927 00:58:04,582 --> 00:58:07,347 [thunder rumbling] 928 00:58:29,657 --> 00:58:31,654 (male #1) 'I think we killed him.' 929 00:58:36,415 --> 00:58:38,296 (male #2) 'He's alive.' 930 00:58:38,413 --> 00:58:40,140 [shouting in Spanish] 931 00:58:41,791 --> 00:58:43,404 [gun firing] 932 00:58:43,520 --> 00:58:44,747 (male #3) 'Shoot him.' 933 00:58:55,422 --> 00:58:57,342 [thunder rumbling] 934 00:58:59,147 --> 00:59:00,990 (Tom) 'Shoot, shoot. Go on, shoot.' 935 00:59:01,067 --> 00:59:03,602 'I don't want any favors from you. Shoot.' 936 00:59:06,559 --> 00:59:08,402 [thunder rumbling] 937 00:59:09,592 --> 00:59:11,665 Come on, boy. Up. Come on, come on. 938 00:59:16,812 --> 00:59:19,730 [instrumental music] 939 00:59:45,765 --> 00:59:47,838 (female #1) 'One moment, I'm comin'.' 940 00:59:50,718 --> 00:59:52,061 I want to see Miss Ronda. 941 00:59:52,138 --> 00:59:53,598 She's asleep, senor. Come tomorrow. 942 00:59:53,713 --> 00:59:54,941 No, no, tonight. Now. 943 00:59:55,056 --> 00:59:56,401 Well, please, senor. She's asleep. 944 00:59:56,516 --> 00:59:57,744 (Ronda) 'Who is it?' 945 00:59:57,859 --> 01:00:00,164 A gentleman. He says he wants to see you. 946 01:00:10,070 --> 01:00:12,029 It's alright. 947 01:00:26,199 --> 01:00:27,927 Where's Tom? 948 01:00:28,042 --> 01:00:30,999 What have you done to him? 949 01:00:31,114 --> 01:00:33,879 You've killed him, haven't you? Haven't you? 950 01:00:33,994 --> 01:00:36,335 Isn't that what he meant to do to me? 951 01:00:47,855 --> 01:00:48,970 [gasps] 952 01:00:58,492 --> 01:01:00,412 Alright, he's alive. 953 01:01:00,528 --> 01:01:02,832 I had a chance to kill him but didn't. 954 01:01:03,753 --> 01:01:05,903 You wanna know why I didn't? 955 01:01:11,778 --> 01:01:14,160 As long as Tom's alive, I don't care why. 956 01:01:16,809 --> 01:01:19,843 Thanks for telling me. That's what I wanted to know. 957 01:01:20,649 --> 01:01:21,839 'Dev, wait.' 958 01:01:23,298 --> 01:01:24,949 I do wanna know why. 959 01:01:25,026 --> 01:01:28,251 You already know, you just wanna hear me say it, don't you? 960 01:01:29,057 --> 01:01:30,785 It was because of you. 961 01:01:30,901 --> 01:01:32,821 If I kill him, you'd never forgive me 962 01:01:32,936 --> 01:01:35,049 even though you love me. 963 01:01:35,164 --> 01:01:37,659 You're so positive, aren't you? So very positive. 964 01:01:37,812 --> 01:01:39,925 Yes, I am, about a lot of things now. 965 01:01:40,041 --> 01:01:41,807 You and Craden and Texas. 966 01:01:41,961 --> 01:01:43,804 You think you're both on the same side 967 01:01:43,919 --> 01:01:45,185 fighting for the same thing. 968 01:01:45,300 --> 01:01:47,259 But you've got a surprise coming. 969 01:01:47,374 --> 01:01:48,450 Craden's riding the glory road. 970 01:01:48,565 --> 01:01:50,447 Wants to be the next president of Texas. 971 01:01:50,524 --> 01:01:53,480 I don't believe that. Tom wants the same things I do. 972 01:01:53,595 --> 01:01:56,743 A free land where people can live in peace and be happy. 973 01:01:56,858 --> 01:01:59,508 And if someday he's elected president, I'll be proud of him. 974 01:01:59,623 --> 01:02:02,542 And Texas will be lucky because he's a great man. 975 01:02:02,657 --> 01:02:04,346 Then you'll be the great man's wife. 976 01:02:04,461 --> 01:02:05,768 Maybe, I will. 977 01:02:05,845 --> 01:02:08,148 And maybe, that's what you're really interested in. 978 01:02:19,438 --> 01:02:21,856 Tell me something. 979 01:02:21,972 --> 01:02:25,466 If you ask Craden to give up his fight against annexation for you 980 01:02:25,619 --> 01:02:27,578 what would his answer be? 981 01:02:28,846 --> 01:02:30,843 No. Of course, it'll be no. 982 01:02:33,184 --> 01:02:35,104 Now, here's a letter from Sam Houston 983 01:02:35,181 --> 01:02:36,947 I talked to him a few days ago. 984 01:02:37,024 --> 01:02:38,714 He's in favor of joining the union. 985 01:02:38,791 --> 01:02:42,016 Craden was there and heard him. 986 01:02:42,131 --> 01:02:44,359 If I deliver this letter to Anson Jones 987 01:02:44,513 --> 01:02:48,353 the way will be cleared to certain annexation. 988 01:02:48,505 --> 01:02:51,347 Tear it up if you want. Throw out in the fire. 989 01:03:08,320 --> 01:03:09,894 You see, Martha, you do love me. 990 01:03:10,009 --> 01:03:12,199 That's why you wouldn't ask me to give up 991 01:03:12,275 --> 01:03:13,542 what I'm fighting for 992 01:03:13,657 --> 01:03:14,655 Dev-- 993 01:03:14,770 --> 01:03:16,537 Why pretend the truth isn't the truth? 994 01:03:16,690 --> 01:03:18,842 I've known ever since that night in the patio. 995 01:03:18,957 --> 01:03:21,837 You'll never kiss another man like that. 996 01:03:21,952 --> 01:03:23,642 Some women might. 997 01:03:23,757 --> 01:03:25,253 But not you. 998 01:03:32,703 --> 01:03:34,700 - Good morning, Josh. - Mornin'. Mornin' 999 01:03:34,815 --> 01:03:36,275 [humming] 1000 01:03:36,390 --> 01:03:39,232 Say you, you've been eating bird shit or somethin'? 1001 01:03:39,346 --> 01:03:41,113 Josh, you know it just came over me. 1002 01:03:41,228 --> 01:03:43,724 You're a great newspaperman, yet you've never had a scoop. 1003 01:03:43,839 --> 01:03:45,259 Well, what a scoop? 1004 01:03:45,374 --> 01:03:47,718 Why there ain't another newspaper within 300 miles. 1005 01:03:47,833 --> 01:03:49,982 - You've made up the front page? - Oh, you betcha. 1006 01:03:50,136 --> 01:03:52,479 And I saved two columns for that Mexican treaty story. 1007 01:03:52,556 --> 01:03:55,665 That's just the point, Josh. There isn't gonna be any treaty. 1008 01:03:55,781 --> 01:03:57,126 No. 1009 01:03:57,202 --> 01:03:59,391 And I think Houston's coming out for annexation. 1010 01:03:59,468 --> 01:04:00,428 [clicking tongue] 1011 01:04:00,542 --> 01:04:02,348 Why, that is terrible. 1012 01:04:02,462 --> 01:04:04,382 I'm not so sure anymore. 1013 01:04:06,571 --> 01:04:09,874 Say, are-are you sure you're feeling alright? 1014 01:04:09,989 --> 01:04:12,369 You know, a powerful lot this mornin'. 1015 01:04:12,524 --> 01:04:14,828 - Oh, I feel fine. - Well, then tell me somethin'. 1016 01:04:14,942 --> 01:04:17,631 How will I fill the front page without the treaty story? 1017 01:04:17,745 --> 01:04:19,359 You take any of these Washington dispatches. 1018 01:04:19,435 --> 01:04:21,394 - What's that? - Ah, here's one. 1019 01:04:21,509 --> 01:04:23,045 Got a big scandal up there. 1020 01:04:23,122 --> 01:04:25,080 "They claim that Pope played favorites in awarding 1021 01:04:25,195 --> 01:04:29,342 a huge Army beef contract to a North Texas cattleman named.." 1022 01:04:29,495 --> 01:04:32,375 [melancholic music] 1023 01:04:44,087 --> 01:04:45,240 Well, what's the matter? 1024 01:04:45,355 --> 01:04:47,198 Ain't that big enough for the front page? 1025 01:04:47,313 --> 01:04:49,616 It's just big enough. Just hold the space. 1026 01:04:53,188 --> 01:04:54,608 - Good morning, Miss Ronda. - Morning, Ben. 1027 01:04:54,763 --> 01:04:56,183 - Is the President in? - Yes, ma'am. 1028 01:04:56,298 --> 01:04:58,486 - I believe, he's expecting you. - Thank you, Ben. 1029 01:05:00,330 --> 01:05:01,483 [door opens] 1030 01:05:01,598 --> 01:05:03,518 Oh, excuse me, Mr. President. 1031 01:05:03,633 --> 01:05:05,936 Good morning, ma'am. Come in. Come in. 1032 01:05:06,013 --> 01:05:08,624 You're about to witness a historic moment in our Republic. 1033 01:05:08,701 --> 01:05:11,198 I know you'll handle it properly in your paper. 1034 01:05:11,274 --> 01:05:13,194 You know Captain Elliott of the British Embassy. 1035 01:05:13,310 --> 01:05:14,231 - Captain. - Miss Ronda. 1036 01:05:14,308 --> 01:05:16,036 Sign the treaty, Mr. Secretary. 1037 01:05:16,113 --> 01:05:18,531 Pending of course, to the approval of the Congress. 1038 01:05:18,646 --> 01:05:20,874 You're going to do this in spite of Houston? 1039 01:05:21,028 --> 01:05:22,026 Houston? 1040 01:05:22,140 --> 01:05:24,329 Oh, didn't Mr. Burke give you his letter? 1041 01:05:24,406 --> 01:05:26,749 Letter? What letter? Just a moment, Ashbel. 1042 01:05:26,863 --> 01:05:28,631 Are you gonna let one man's opinion 1043 01:05:28,708 --> 01:05:30,436 spell the difference between peace and war? 1044 01:05:30,551 --> 01:05:32,815 If that man is Houston, yes. 1045 01:05:32,892 --> 01:05:35,043 A man named Burke, here to see you, sir. 1046 01:05:35,159 --> 01:05:37,040 Says he has a message from Sam Houston. 1047 01:05:37,155 --> 01:05:39,152 - 'Show him in.' - Yes, sir. 1048 01:05:41,802 --> 01:05:43,221 President. 1049 01:05:43,375 --> 01:05:44,527 Hello, Miss Ronda. 1050 01:05:44,605 --> 01:05:46,370 You have a message from General Houston? 1051 01:05:46,485 --> 01:05:47,638 I have. 1052 01:05:49,097 --> 01:05:51,401 - Where is he? - Beyond the Pecos River. 1053 01:05:51,517 --> 01:05:53,552 Making a treaty for the Apache nation. 1054 01:05:59,887 --> 01:06:02,038 You call this a message? 1055 01:06:11,523 --> 01:06:14,056 Well, it was one when I started. 1056 01:06:14,171 --> 01:06:15,401 There was trouble at the Pecos. 1057 01:06:15,516 --> 01:06:17,283 The water must've washed the words away. 1058 01:06:17,359 --> 01:06:20,201 And what was the message supposed to say? 1059 01:06:20,316 --> 01:06:22,121 It asked that legislation to be held over 1060 01:06:22,274 --> 01:06:25,154 until Houston arrives to speak in Congress against the treaty. 1061 01:06:25,308 --> 01:06:28,188 Against? It was him who proposed this treaty with Mexico. 1062 01:06:28,265 --> 01:06:29,954 That was for reasons of strategy. 1063 01:06:30,108 --> 01:06:32,642 Mr. Houston is for annexation and always has been. 1064 01:06:32,719 --> 01:06:35,829 You say he's with the Apaches? When will he arrive in Austin? 1065 01:06:35,944 --> 01:06:37,249 Three weeks, a month. 1066 01:06:37,364 --> 01:06:39,169 But, Mr. President, you can't wait that long. 1067 01:06:39,284 --> 01:06:42,164 Haven't I impressed upon you the value of time in this matter? 1068 01:06:42,280 --> 01:06:44,354 I'd wanna know if this man's telling the truth. 1069 01:06:44,508 --> 01:06:46,120 To sign these paper is one thing. 1070 01:06:46,235 --> 01:06:48,538 But to call Congress together for it's ratification that 1071 01:06:48,615 --> 01:06:49,883 defiles a Sam Houston 1072 01:06:49,999 --> 01:06:51,919 may bring a thousand men, storming into Austin. 1073 01:06:52,034 --> 01:06:54,107 Not signing it will bring five times that many 1074 01:06:54,260 --> 01:06:55,412 across the Rio Grande. 1075 01:06:55,566 --> 01:06:57,640 I'm sure Mr. Burke knows that this means war. 1076 01:06:57,794 --> 01:07:00,020 - Immediate war with Mexico. - I do. 1077 01:07:00,097 --> 01:07:02,517 And how will we fight that war? With what troops? 1078 01:07:02,632 --> 01:07:05,627 - With troops from the States. - And how will we feed them? 1079 01:07:05,780 --> 01:07:08,315 On beef I suppose. We've plenty of it here in Texas. 1080 01:07:08,469 --> 01:07:11,924 On your beef? The beef you'll sell to the army? 1081 01:07:13,192 --> 01:07:15,227 Mr. President, this man is a liar. 1082 01:07:15,379 --> 01:07:17,147 A cheap adventurer hired by Andrew Jackson 1083 01:07:17,299 --> 01:07:19,450 who'd profit by the death of Texas. 1084 01:07:25,595 --> 01:07:27,591 What do you say to this? 1085 01:07:36,461 --> 01:07:38,996 Does this mean that you won't wait for Houston? 1086 01:07:39,111 --> 01:07:40,416 It does. 1087 01:07:40,531 --> 01:07:42,451 I bid you good day, sir. 1088 01:07:52,204 --> 01:07:53,126 [door closes] 1089 01:07:53,203 --> 01:07:54,663 Sign the treaty, Mr. Smith. 1090 01:07:54,777 --> 01:07:57,428 Issue a call for Congress to meet in a special session 1091 01:07:57,504 --> 01:07:58,617 for it's immediate ratification. 1092 01:07:58,771 --> 01:07:59,692 Yes, sir. 1093 01:07:59,769 --> 01:08:01,650 Is this for publication, Mr. President? 1094 01:08:01,766 --> 01:08:03,532 - It is. - Thank you, sir. 1095 01:08:03,647 --> 01:08:05,837 (Captain Elliott) 'My congratulations, Mr. President.' 1096 01:08:07,680 --> 01:08:08,947 [door closes] 1097 01:08:16,281 --> 01:08:18,047 Just a minute. 1098 01:08:18,162 --> 01:08:21,312 This horse belongs to Craden. Give it back to him. 1099 01:08:21,465 --> 01:08:23,692 And give him back his woman, too. 1100 01:08:30,296 --> 01:08:32,370 We can't just sit here and do nothing. 1101 01:08:32,485 --> 01:08:34,598 We've gotta put up some kind of a fight. 1102 01:08:34,675 --> 01:08:37,131 Why don't we tell Andy Jackson. This will kill him. 1103 01:08:37,208 --> 01:08:39,513 [everyone talking] 1104 01:08:39,667 --> 01:08:41,931 Gentlemen. You too, Minni. 1105 01:08:42,085 --> 01:08:44,734 You've been talking for an hour and none has an answer. 1106 01:08:44,850 --> 01:08:46,425 You know why? Because there isn't any. 1107 01:08:46,539 --> 01:08:48,536 Why don't you have one more try at Jones? 1108 01:08:48,651 --> 01:08:50,609 And be reminded again that I'm a scoundrel. 1109 01:08:50,725 --> 01:08:52,146 - No, thanks. - Ain't there no way? 1110 01:08:52,262 --> 01:08:54,181 We ain't short on men who are willing. 1111 01:08:54,296 --> 01:08:55,679 But we're short on miracles. 1112 01:08:55,756 --> 01:08:57,868 That's what it'd take to change things now. 1113 01:08:57,983 --> 01:08:59,903 A smart man knows when he's whipped. 1114 01:09:00,017 --> 01:09:01,401 (male #4) 'Dev. Dev.' 1115 01:09:01,516 --> 01:09:03,857 Martha rounded them. 1116 01:09:03,934 --> 01:09:06,392 Folks going crazy out there on the street. Everything bust. 1117 01:09:06,508 --> 01:09:08,657 Martha rounded on it all by herself, she did. 1118 01:09:08,811 --> 01:09:10,156 She did, what? 1119 01:09:10,271 --> 01:09:13,572 She printed things about old Sam coming out for annexation. 1120 01:09:13,687 --> 01:09:15,530 Here, here it is. Here, look at it. 1121 01:09:15,607 --> 01:09:17,797 - Let me see that. - For annexation? 1122 01:09:19,486 --> 01:09:22,097 (Bud) 'There's your miracle, Mr. Burke.' 1123 01:09:22,173 --> 01:09:25,438 Let Jones have his session now. 1124 01:09:25,515 --> 01:09:27,781 [everyone talking] 1125 01:09:31,390 --> 01:09:34,309 [indistinct chattering] 1126 01:09:44,138 --> 01:09:46,403 - Tom admitted all these? - He did, sir. 1127 01:09:46,520 --> 01:09:48,478 - And the trouble at the Pecos? - Yes, sir. 1128 01:09:48,555 --> 01:09:50,243 Burke was speaking the truth. 1129 01:09:50,320 --> 01:09:52,816 And there speaks the voice of the Republic, Mr. President. 1130 01:09:52,970 --> 01:09:54,966 We can't fail them now. 1131 01:09:55,082 --> 01:09:56,810 Well, so be it. 1132 01:09:56,963 --> 01:09:57,885 [whispering] 1133 01:09:58,000 --> 01:09:59,766 Oh. 1134 01:09:59,881 --> 01:10:01,265 Well, Mr. Burke. 1135 01:10:02,878 --> 01:10:04,489 I owe you an apology, son. 1136 01:10:04,566 --> 01:10:05,911 - We've done you injustice. - Well, sir-- 1137 01:10:05,988 --> 01:10:08,176 You must admit my mistake was an honest one. 1138 01:10:08,291 --> 01:10:10,826 - Yes, sir. - Thank you, sir. Good day. 1139 01:10:20,617 --> 01:10:22,921 I suppose, I ought to thank you. 1140 01:10:23,037 --> 01:10:24,995 For what? For printing the truth? 1141 01:10:25,111 --> 01:10:27,146 What changed your mind about me? 1142 01:10:27,261 --> 01:10:30,179 I found out that, what you told President Jones was true. 1143 01:10:30,294 --> 01:10:32,329 But I haven't changed my mind about you. 1144 01:10:32,482 --> 01:10:33,827 Oh! 1145 01:10:33,942 --> 01:10:37,629 It's hard to believe that a man like you could be bought. 1146 01:10:37,744 --> 01:10:41,238 That's in your mind, I won't try to change it. 1147 01:10:41,354 --> 01:10:44,040 I'm going home tomorrow, my business is finished here. 1148 01:10:44,118 --> 01:10:46,844 I don't like leaving a quarrel between us. 1149 01:10:46,959 --> 01:10:50,109 No quarrel, Dev. Just disappointment. 1150 01:10:51,567 --> 01:10:53,640 You're a strange woman. 1151 01:10:53,756 --> 01:10:55,676 - Am I? - Yeah. 1152 01:10:57,673 --> 01:10:59,708 But still, a lot of woman. 1153 01:11:31,157 --> 01:11:33,767 We can't fail. We'll push the treaty on the first ballot. 1154 01:11:33,921 --> 01:11:36,878 Then build our empire. We'll have our own army and navy-- 1155 01:11:36,994 --> 01:11:39,335 Craden. Have you seen this? 1156 01:11:39,412 --> 01:11:41,947 - "Houston favors annexation." - What's that? 1157 01:11:42,101 --> 01:11:43,714 Austin's been turned into a mad house. 1158 01:11:43,791 --> 01:11:45,941 They're howling in the streets like an insane mob. 1159 01:11:46,055 --> 01:11:47,938 And all because of your friend, Miss Ronda. 1160 01:11:48,052 --> 01:11:50,357 How dare she prints such a lie? 1161 01:11:51,969 --> 01:11:53,773 - Unfortunately, it's not a lie. - But, Sam-- 1162 01:11:53,927 --> 01:11:56,501 I warned you about Houston. He misled us from the beginning. 1163 01:11:56,615 --> 01:11:58,997 Forget Houston. Send him in swings one way and another. 1164 01:11:59,112 --> 01:12:00,955 They'll howl themselves and do as they're told. 1165 01:12:01,032 --> 01:12:02,682 But Congress meets tomorrow. 1166 01:12:02,797 --> 01:12:04,679 They'll kill the treaty. They'll vote annexation. 1167 01:12:04,833 --> 01:12:06,062 There'll be no vote. 1168 01:12:06,177 --> 01:12:08,097 Until sentiment changes, Congress won't meet. 1169 01:12:08,211 --> 01:12:10,670 How will you stop? 1170 01:12:10,785 --> 01:12:12,051 With guns. 1171 01:12:12,205 --> 01:12:14,433 [speaking in foreign language] 1172 01:12:14,587 --> 01:12:17,620 Send the men. Tell my friends I need 'em here tomorrow morning. 1173 01:12:17,697 --> 01:12:18,886 Si,senor. 1174 01:12:18,963 --> 01:12:20,960 Come in the house, gentlemen. 1175 01:13:02,316 --> 01:13:04,390 Hold that, son. 1176 01:13:07,578 --> 01:13:09,765 Burke, my boy. I'm glad I caught you. 1177 01:13:09,919 --> 01:13:13,145 We're in trouble. Big trouble. Tom Craden's gone crazy. 1178 01:13:13,222 --> 01:13:15,448 He's organized an army to stop Congress from voting. 1179 01:13:15,564 --> 01:13:17,139 And he can do it too, son. 1180 01:13:17,253 --> 01:13:19,673 Aren't there men in Austin who'll stand up against him? 1181 01:13:19,788 --> 01:13:21,477 - Against Craden? - We'll be outgunned. 1182 01:13:21,555 --> 01:13:23,205 That's why you've got to take charge. 1183 01:13:23,282 --> 01:13:26,315 Without you, our boys will scatter at the first shot. 1184 01:13:26,431 --> 01:13:28,428 [everyone talking] 1185 01:13:28,543 --> 01:13:31,539 - Just a minute. - You got to stay, Dev. 1186 01:13:34,534 --> 01:13:36,722 - How many men can you raise? - Well, 10, 20. 1187 01:13:36,838 --> 01:13:38,411 - You Senator Crockett? - The same. 1188 01:13:38,565 --> 01:13:41,330 I can raise me. 1189 01:13:41,445 --> 01:13:43,327 Well, boys, what do you think? 1190 01:13:43,441 --> 01:13:46,975 - You can count on me and Bud. - I'm with you, Dev. 1191 01:13:47,090 --> 01:13:48,971 And don't forget me. 1192 01:13:49,048 --> 01:13:50,277 Mizette? 1193 01:13:50,354 --> 01:13:52,735 My friend, you're insane. This is madness. 1194 01:13:52,850 --> 01:13:55,960 If Mr. Craden does not kill you, the Mexicans will and for what? 1195 01:13:56,075 --> 01:13:58,341 Didn't ask you that. Can I deal you in? 1196 01:13:58,455 --> 01:14:00,031 One man against twenty. 1197 01:14:00,108 --> 01:14:02,028 Only a fool would try against such odds. 1198 01:14:02,142 --> 01:14:04,984 - Am I fool? - Yes. 1199 01:14:05,061 --> 01:14:06,021 I am a fool. 1200 01:14:06,135 --> 01:14:07,058 [all laughing] 1201 01:14:07,135 --> 01:14:08,671 You have comedy. 1202 01:14:08,747 --> 01:14:12,010 But I'm warning you, if we lose, we'll be considered traitors. 1203 01:14:12,087 --> 01:14:14,738 Craden and his men will hang the lot of us. 1204 01:14:16,850 --> 01:14:19,077 I do not like your friend, MonsieurCraden. 1205 01:14:19,230 --> 01:14:21,111 - I will stay. - So will I. 1206 01:14:21,227 --> 01:14:23,493 We'll all stay. 1207 01:14:23,607 --> 01:14:25,450 Alright, send out for your men. 1208 01:14:25,527 --> 01:14:28,024 [everyone talking] 1209 01:14:28,138 --> 01:14:29,904 Mr. Burke, I thought you said 1210 01:14:29,981 --> 01:14:33,323 "A smart man knows when he's whipped." 1211 01:14:33,437 --> 01:14:35,357 Who says I'm smart? 1212 01:14:44,996 --> 01:14:47,377 Make this, boys. Keep throwing it in. 1213 01:14:47,530 --> 01:14:49,297 Keep this place clear in here. 1214 01:14:49,412 --> 01:14:52,061 We got some more senators to come in. 1215 01:14:58,857 --> 01:15:00,509 It's unlikely they'll come through here 1216 01:15:00,663 --> 01:15:02,045 'but we've gotta be covered.' 1217 01:15:07,959 --> 01:15:10,377 [indistinct chattering] 1218 01:15:14,063 --> 01:15:16,176 - It's about time. - Howdy, Claud. 1219 01:15:16,291 --> 01:15:17,712 - Hiya, Jim. - Howdy, Claud. 1220 01:15:17,826 --> 01:15:20,169 Got here soon as we could. Been riding all night. 1221 01:15:20,285 --> 01:15:22,319 Glad you could make it. We need every man. 1222 01:15:22,435 --> 01:15:24,316 - I hear there'll be trouble. - Never can tell. 1223 01:15:24,393 --> 01:15:26,122 That's what I figured. Old Betsy's hankering. 1224 01:15:26,275 --> 01:15:27,849 - Fine. Fine. - 'Senator Demmet.' 1225 01:15:27,965 --> 01:15:29,577 These the men you've been waiting? 1226 01:15:29,693 --> 01:15:31,459 - Last of them. - I'll hitch your horses. 1227 01:15:31,573 --> 01:15:33,685 Leave your rig there. We'll use it as barricade. 1228 01:15:33,801 --> 01:15:35,491 - You heard what he said. - Yes, sir. 1229 01:15:35,605 --> 01:15:37,949 Gentlemen, this is Dev Burke, a Texan. He's in-charge here. 1230 01:15:38,102 --> 01:15:40,598 - How do you do? - What do you want us to do? 1231 01:15:40,675 --> 01:15:43,324 - I think you men go inside. - Let you do the fighting? 1232 01:15:43,439 --> 01:15:45,244 - That ain't fair. - That's what we're here for. 1233 01:15:45,321 --> 01:15:48,008 - You'll need our gunsmen. - Right now, we need your votes. 1234 01:15:48,124 --> 01:15:49,622 [indistinct chattering] 1235 01:15:49,776 --> 01:15:52,502 We might as well go in and get it over with. 1236 01:15:52,655 --> 01:15:55,459 Gentlemen, gentlemen! 1237 01:15:55,573 --> 01:15:57,955 President Jones is ready to convene Congress. 1238 01:15:58,108 --> 01:16:00,259 He asks that you take your seats. 1239 01:16:00,373 --> 01:16:02,485 Come along, gentlemen, please. 1240 01:16:10,204 --> 01:16:12,008 That ought to be enough. 1241 01:16:12,124 --> 01:16:13,314 Alright, get your gun. 1242 01:16:13,468 --> 01:16:15,772 I'll check on the men inside. 1243 01:16:23,911 --> 01:16:26,101 I guess it's my turn to thank you, Dev. 1244 01:16:26,215 --> 01:16:27,215 'For what?' 1245 01:16:27,330 --> 01:16:29,403 You were on your way home. 1246 01:16:29,518 --> 01:16:31,591 Well, I missed a stake. 1247 01:16:31,707 --> 01:16:35,317 Besides, if I stay around, I might still make a deal. 1248 01:16:35,431 --> 01:16:37,083 You don't fool me. 1249 01:16:37,198 --> 01:16:40,194 There's enough money in the world to make a man do this. 1250 01:16:40,308 --> 01:16:42,651 They're comin'. They're comin'. 1251 01:16:42,766 --> 01:16:45,301 Craden and his men, they're coming. Take cover. 1252 01:16:45,378 --> 01:16:48,065 They're coming. They're coming, Mr. Burke. The whole army. 1253 01:16:48,181 --> 01:16:50,024 We'll dust off the welcome mat for 'em. 1254 01:16:50,138 --> 01:16:52,021 - These all the men we got? - They'll do. 1255 01:16:52,174 --> 01:16:54,477 It's a good thing, I got an extra gun. 1256 01:16:55,975 --> 01:16:58,011 - You better go. - Perhaps if I talk to Tom. 1257 01:16:58,126 --> 01:17:01,697 It won't help. You know that as well as I do. He won't listen 1258 01:17:01,811 --> 01:17:02,887 But, Dev.. 1259 01:17:03,040 --> 01:17:05,575 You go find a place now where you'll be safe. 1260 01:17:05,691 --> 01:17:07,494 Minni. 1261 01:17:07,571 --> 01:17:09,876 Mind you, don't get hurt. 1262 01:17:13,178 --> 01:17:16,134 [people chattering indistinctly] 1263 01:17:18,630 --> 01:17:21,126 I repeat, that due to the circumstances 1264 01:17:21,203 --> 01:17:23,623 I consider it my duty to present you with 1265 01:17:23,737 --> 01:17:26,119 the terms of the Mexican treaty. 1266 01:17:26,233 --> 01:17:29,267 Secretary Smith, will you proceed? 1267 01:17:29,383 --> 01:17:32,416 "Be it known that the following conditions shall bind 1268 01:17:32,531 --> 01:17:36,639 "the Republic of Mexico and the Republic of Texas to it. 1269 01:17:36,716 --> 01:17:37,716 Article one." 1270 01:17:37,830 --> 01:17:40,596 Alright, boys. Now, listen to me. 1271 01:17:40,710 --> 01:17:43,206 I don't want Craden to know how many men we've got. 1272 01:17:43,359 --> 01:17:45,856 Luther, take these men here and go inside. You'll be in-charge. 1273 01:17:45,970 --> 01:17:48,659 - I wanna stay out with you. - Are you gonna gimme trouble? 1274 01:17:48,813 --> 01:17:51,232 Do as I tell you. Take Bud here with you. 1275 01:17:51,309 --> 01:17:54,266 They're comin'. Here they come. 1276 01:17:54,380 --> 01:17:57,146 Alright, everybody, get to the stockade. 1277 01:17:57,299 --> 01:17:59,525 Alright, fellas, in your places. 1278 01:17:59,679 --> 01:18:01,715 [screaming and shouting] 1279 01:18:03,749 --> 01:18:06,016 [horses galloping] 1280 01:18:13,888 --> 01:18:15,192 Looks like they're expecting us. 1281 01:18:15,269 --> 01:18:17,459 - Where are they? - I'll find out. 1282 01:18:17,573 --> 01:18:19,609 You men, stay here. 1283 01:18:25,675 --> 01:18:27,212 Interesting, no? 1284 01:18:27,327 --> 01:18:29,247 Do you think they are angry? 1285 01:18:29,361 --> 01:18:31,205 One might say so. 1286 01:18:31,321 --> 01:18:33,201 And one might be right. 1287 01:18:45,028 --> 01:18:46,564 [gun cocking] 1288 01:18:46,718 --> 01:18:48,408 Hold your fire. 1289 01:18:59,121 --> 01:19:00,504 What are you doin' here, Burke? 1290 01:19:00,658 --> 01:19:03,806 There's no profit in this, you know. 1291 01:19:03,921 --> 01:19:06,532 And you're the fools. What are you getting out of it? 1292 01:19:06,609 --> 01:19:08,874 You have members of Congress in your outfit? 1293 01:19:08,990 --> 01:19:10,104 'I do.' 1294 01:19:10,258 --> 01:19:12,254 The president want them to take their places. 1295 01:19:12,369 --> 01:19:13,560 If they don't? 1296 01:19:13,637 --> 01:19:16,784 Then legislation will proceed without them. 1297 01:19:16,861 --> 01:19:18,437 I doubt it. 1298 01:19:21,393 --> 01:19:24,120 How could you get mixed up in a mess like this? 1299 01:19:24,234 --> 01:19:26,116 Politics isn't for pretty girls like you. 1300 01:19:26,231 --> 01:19:28,036 It's for old battle-axes like me. 1301 01:19:28,151 --> 01:19:29,917 They're only a handful. Let's rush 'em. 1302 01:19:29,994 --> 01:19:33,258 Get all those barricades and get at those gates. Let's go! 1303 01:19:33,334 --> 01:19:35,024 [everyone screaming] 1304 01:19:37,559 --> 01:19:39,517 [guns firing] 1305 01:19:51,574 --> 01:19:53,763 [firing continues] 1306 01:20:04,207 --> 01:20:07,433 So glad we're shootin'. I'm back in shape again. 1307 01:20:12,233 --> 01:20:13,463 Darn. 1308 01:20:13,577 --> 01:20:16,303 Ripped again in the same damn spot. 1309 01:20:16,380 --> 01:20:18,070 This ain't gonna stop you, Mr. Kilgore. 1310 01:20:18,186 --> 01:20:21,679 Remember them hundred Comanches you fought with your bare teeth? 1311 01:20:21,795 --> 01:20:22,793 What teeth? 1312 01:20:22,909 --> 01:20:24,330 [guns firing] 1313 01:20:24,482 --> 01:20:26,441 I'm against this treaty and always have been. 1314 01:20:26,556 --> 01:20:27,439 I move we adjourn. 1315 01:20:27,555 --> 01:20:28,476 [everyone talking] 1316 01:20:28,552 --> 01:20:30,013 Sit down, you're out of order. 1317 01:20:30,127 --> 01:20:32,086 [firing continues] 1318 01:20:41,839 --> 01:20:43,875 [horses neighing] 1319 01:20:43,951 --> 01:20:45,333 They've cuttin' storm first, Tom. 1320 01:20:45,449 --> 01:20:47,945 They got more guns than you reckon. 1321 01:20:48,059 --> 01:20:50,210 Ride out, men. Ride out! 1322 01:20:50,326 --> 01:20:51,592 Out! 1323 01:21:00,309 --> 01:21:02,958 Good shooting, fellas. That will hold them for a while. 1324 01:21:03,074 --> 01:21:05,262 Now let's rebuild this barricade. 1325 01:21:05,378 --> 01:21:08,911 '"Article 14, the Republic agrees and covenants.."' 1326 01:21:18,280 --> 01:21:21,083 I think your friend Craden is planning some kinda surprise. 1327 01:21:21,198 --> 01:21:22,158 Yeah. 1328 01:21:23,655 --> 01:21:25,345 [indistinct chattering] 1329 01:21:27,111 --> 01:21:30,261 Take it on the run and cut loose in time to get away. 1330 01:21:30,414 --> 01:21:32,488 When that hole opens up, ram those gates. 1331 01:21:35,368 --> 01:21:37,172 Take it away! 1332 01:21:48,308 --> 01:21:50,074 Inside, everybody! 1333 01:21:50,880 --> 01:21:52,685 [guns firing] 1334 01:21:57,447 --> 01:21:59,021 [explosion] 1335 01:22:03,707 --> 01:22:05,741 [guns firing] 1336 01:22:19,564 --> 01:22:22,291 Get the timbers and raise that gate. 1337 01:22:33,964 --> 01:22:35,693 [firing continues] 1338 01:22:41,913 --> 01:22:43,564 This is most discouraging. 1339 01:22:43,679 --> 01:22:47,558 - Think Texas is worth all this? - I hope so. It better be. 1340 01:22:49,170 --> 01:22:50,822 [firing continues] 1341 01:22:55,199 --> 01:22:56,773 This time we carry the gates. 1342 01:22:56,889 --> 01:22:59,846 Kill every men who gets in your way. Let's go! 1343 01:22:59,961 --> 01:23:01,573 [screaming] 1344 01:23:07,179 --> 01:23:08,601 "Article 27--" 1345 01:23:08,715 --> 01:23:10,982 That can't have more articles than a country store. 1346 01:23:11,096 --> 01:23:14,591 - I move the treaty be rejected. - And I second the motion. 1347 01:23:14,668 --> 01:23:16,126 Go on, Secretary Smith. 1348 01:23:16,243 --> 01:23:17,932 [firing continues] 1349 01:23:21,311 --> 01:23:24,191 Why are we sitting here when there are traitors to be killed? 1350 01:23:24,345 --> 01:23:27,225 I move we go outside. Have some exercise. 1351 01:23:27,378 --> 01:23:29,682 If you love Texas, follow me. 1352 01:23:29,797 --> 01:23:30,834 "Article 27.." 1353 01:23:30,948 --> 01:23:32,908 [firing continues] 1354 01:23:47,575 --> 01:23:49,227 [horses neighing] 1355 01:24:19,562 --> 01:24:20,484 It's Houston! 1356 01:24:20,561 --> 01:24:22,174 'Sam Houston.' 1357 01:24:22,288 --> 01:24:24,171 'Sam Huston's here.' 1358 01:24:24,285 --> 01:24:26,091 Hold your fire. 1359 01:24:26,244 --> 01:24:28,011 Hold your fire! 1360 01:24:46,596 --> 01:24:48,707 - Are you responsible for this? - I am. 1361 01:24:48,823 --> 01:24:50,820 He was trying to stop us from voting, Sam. 1362 01:24:50,934 --> 01:24:54,084 He'd have done it too, if it hadn't been for this man. 1363 01:24:58,269 --> 01:25:00,266 Geronimo told me you're troubled at the Pecos. 1364 01:25:00,380 --> 01:25:02,070 I came as soon as I could. 1365 01:25:02,186 --> 01:25:04,490 It's lucky you did, sir. 1366 01:25:04,643 --> 01:25:07,639 By what right do you interfere with the work of Congress, Tom? 1367 01:25:07,753 --> 01:25:09,136 This is still a Republic. 1368 01:25:09,250 --> 01:25:11,363 'No person has the right to put his interest' 1369 01:25:11,516 --> 01:25:12,937 above that of the people. 1370 01:25:13,090 --> 01:25:15,280 You're guilty of treason. 1371 01:25:15,395 --> 01:25:17,545 And you're guilty of selling us out. 1372 01:25:25,456 --> 01:25:27,029 Let them fight it out. 1373 01:25:27,145 --> 01:25:30,409 They'll be no good for Texas themselves, until they do. 1374 01:25:30,563 --> 01:25:31,829 [both grunting] 1375 01:25:46,766 --> 01:25:49,493 Come away, child. We don't want to see this. 1376 01:26:41,831 --> 01:26:42,714 [Dev grunts] 1377 01:26:42,791 --> 01:26:44,211 [glass shattering] 1378 01:26:54,042 --> 01:26:56,230 This is for the favor at the river. 1379 01:27:12,204 --> 01:27:14,201 Come on, you bull headed. 1380 01:27:17,927 --> 01:27:18,887 [Tom groans] 1381 01:27:19,001 --> 01:27:20,230 Ah! 1382 01:27:29,330 --> 01:27:30,943 [people chattering] 1383 01:27:35,782 --> 01:27:37,433 Pick him up. 1384 01:27:45,766 --> 01:27:47,609 (Sam) 'Let that be an end to it.' 1385 01:27:47,724 --> 01:27:50,872 And an end to Texan fighting Texan. 1386 01:27:51,026 --> 01:27:53,637 The Mexican Army stands ready to march against us. 1387 01:27:53,752 --> 01:27:56,748 The moment we vote for annexation 1388 01:27:56,863 --> 01:27:58,745 But don't let that alarm you. 1389 01:27:58,859 --> 01:28:01,087 Zach Taylor, will be at the Red River 1390 01:28:01,163 --> 01:28:03,046 with troops from The States. 1391 01:28:03,160 --> 01:28:04,966 Waiting to help us. 1392 01:28:05,119 --> 01:28:06,770 [crowd cheering] 1393 01:28:10,456 --> 01:28:12,799 Alright, you Texans. 1394 01:28:12,952 --> 01:28:15,871 The enemy's on our border. Who's riding South? 1395 01:28:16,025 --> 01:28:18,905 [cheering continues] 1396 01:28:21,285 --> 01:28:23,243 [pleasant music] 1397 01:28:27,582 --> 01:28:29,579 Oh, Dev-Dev. 1398 01:28:29,656 --> 01:28:31,806 I was so afraid. 1399 01:28:35,799 --> 01:28:37,682 Are you going South, with the others? 1400 01:28:37,796 --> 01:28:39,794 Would you expect me not to? 1401 01:28:40,639 --> 01:28:41,905 No. 1402 01:28:42,981 --> 01:28:45,208 You know, you're a strange man? 1403 01:28:46,898 --> 01:28:49,048 But quite a lot of man. 1404 01:28:50,545 --> 01:28:51,698 (Josh) Hey, Dev! 1405 01:28:51,851 --> 01:28:54,501 We're riding out, you coming with us? 1406 01:28:54,615 --> 01:28:56,574 [music continues] 1407 01:29:01,719 --> 01:29:03,678 [symphonic music] 1408 01:29:19,844 --> 01:29:21,764 [music continues] 1409 01:29:28,100 --> 01:29:31,518 Mizette, give the flag to a man, who is big enough to carry it. 1410 01:29:31,670 --> 01:29:33,130 [speaking in foreign language] 1411 01:29:34,743 --> 01:29:36,854 [music continues] 1412 01:29:43,804 --> 01:29:45,303 [crowd cheering] 1413 01:29:48,067 --> 01:29:50,026 [music continues] 1414 01:30:07,573 --> 01:30:09,533 [pleasant music] 1415 01:30:17,327 --> 01:30:19,286 [music continues] 1416 01:30:26,850 --> 01:30:28,809 [music continues] 1417 01:30:36,642 --> 01:30:38,562 [music continues]