Doc’s Indians | Gunsmoke (06-07-59)

Summary

Gunsmoke - Episode Summary: "Doc’s Indians" (06-07-59)

Introduction

In the "Doc’s Indians" episode of Gunsmoke, hosted by Andrew Rhines and originally broadcast on June 7, 1959, listeners are transported to the rugged terrains of Dodge City, Kansas. This episode delves into themes of loyalty, cultural intersection, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the American West. The narrative centers around Doc Adams, the town's beloved physician, who finds himself entangled in a delicate situation involving an Indian tribe and their sick chief's son.

Main Plot

Setup: A Tense Encounter

The episode opens with Doc Adams and his companion, Little Wolf, navigating the uneven grounds on their way back to Dodge City after tending to Letty Green's health issues. Their conversation reveals the strains of their partnership and the challenges of maintaining relationships in a demanding environment.

At [07:00], Chief Little Wolf brings Doc Adams to his camp, seeking medical assistance for his son. The Chief explains, “Medicine man made it magic. The boy still sickens” ([08:04]), highlighting the dire situation that has led them to seek Doc's help.

Negotiations and a Delicate Bargain

Doc examines the sick child, diagnosing a fever and an erratic pulse. Recognizing the gravity of the boy's condition, Doc faces a moral crossroads. Chief Little Wolf proposes a bargain: if Doc heals his son, he will receive his freedom and a horse as a reward ([09:21]).

Doc contemplates the offer, emphasizing the safety of Letty Green in the buggy. After careful consideration, he agrees to the Chief's terms, stating, “I would bargain for the woman. She is to go free” ([09:24]). This decision underscores Doc's prioritization of lives and his willingness to bridge cultural divides for the greater good.

Subplots

Hud Perkins’ Concern and Determination

Parallel to Doc's predicament, Hud Perkins becomes increasingly worried about Doc's whereabouts. Hud’s loyalty is evident when he insists, “Cause I'm going after. Must have headed west from Lim Green” ([14:43]), demonstrating his commitment to his friend despite the risks involved.

Conflict with Marshal Matt Dillon

Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral dilemma when Hud decides to take matters into his own hands. Dillon, ever the voice of reason, advises Hud to trust him to handle the situation: “If you go after him, you can endanger Doc's life and your own, too” ([15:01]). This confrontation highlights the themes of authority, responsibility, and the complexities of friendship.

Climax

Hud leads a contingent to rescue Doc, braving the unknown dangers posed by the surrounding Indian camp. The tension peaks when Hud confronts Marshal Dillon, asserting his intention to save Doc regardless of the consequences: “We ain't afraid of no Indians, are we, boys?” ([19:52]).

Marshal Dillon counters with calm authority, emphasizing the potential for escalation and conflict: “If you all ride out on that Indian camp, you won't be doing Doc a favor. At least that will happen is that you'll get him killed” ([20:21]). The standoff between Hud and Dillon encapsulates the precarious balance between action and caution in volatile situations.

Resolution

As Hud and his men prepare to charge, the truth about Doc's bargain is revealed. Chief Little Wolf reappears, informing everyone that the Indians are honoring their agreement. Doc has successfully healed the chief's son and secured his own release, rendering Hud's intervention unnecessary and averting potential conflict.

Doc reflects on the resolution, affirming the importance of trust and understanding across cultural lines: “I'm not interested in any long stories, Matt” ([23:05]). The episode concludes with a harmonious return to Dodge City, showcasing the strength of community and the enduring spirit of the West.

Conclusion

"Doc’s Indians" masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intersections of duty, friendship, and cultural respect. Through compelling dialogue and well-developed characters, the episode underscores the complexities of life on the frontier and the moral choices that define individuals like Doc Adams and Marshal Matt Dillon. Notable quotes, such as Doc’s assertion, “I won't be long” ([07:45]), and Marshal Dillon’s strategic wisdom, “It's my job to know about them” ([20:21]), highlight the profound themes that resonate throughout the series.

For those unfamiliar with Gunsmoke, "Doc’s Indians" offers a quintessential example of the show's ability to blend action, drama, and ethical dilemmas, painting a vivid picture of the American West's rugged landscape and the nuanced characters that inhabit it.

Transcript

[Andrew Rines]

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[William Conrad]

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[Kitty]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Kitty]

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[Doc Adams]

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[Kitty]

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This episode is just one of over 80 episodes we release monthly. Now, let's get into this episode.

[William Conrad]

Around Dodge City and in the territory on West. There's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Gun smoke. Starring William Conrad. The story of the violence that moved west with young America. And the story of a man who moved with it. I'm that man. Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. The first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancy job, and it makes a man watchful and a little lonely.

[Little Wolf]

All right, Letty, you mind what I say. Now, you stay down on that bed. I'll look in on you in a day or something. Oh, sorry to kept you waiting out here so long, Kitty, but Letty had a lot on her mind.

[Doc Adams]

That's all right, Doc. Kind of nice sitting here with the evening breeze blowing.

[Little Wolf]

Yes, the air moves around more out here in the dozen towns, and that's a fact.

[William Conrad]

Get.

[Doc Adams]

Come on. Is lady gonna be all right?

[Little Wolf]

No, Kitty, she isn't.

[Doc Adams]

Oh, I'm sorry.

[Little Wolf]

It's her own fault.

[Doc Adams]

That sounds kind of heartless, Doc.

[Little Wolf]

No, I mean it. She calls me out here to tend to her when she feels bad enough, and then she never pays any attention to what I say.

[Doc Adams]

What do you mean?

[Little Wolf]

Well, sure as I'm driving this buggy, she's up on her feet right now. Oh, yes. Doing some hard chore around the place. Wearing yourself right down into another spell. Oh, I just do not know how women do it.

[Doc Adams]

Well, they'll tell you the work won't get done by itself.

[Little Wolf]

Oh, yes, they tell me that all right, but there's not a bit of sense to it. Waiting a day or two to scrub a floor wouldn't matter. Not at all.

[Doc Adams]

Well, it would to a woman.

[Little Wolf]

Oh, now, you see. Oh, you're all alike.

[Doc Adams]

Oh, come on, Doc. Let's not argue Our way back to Dodge. I don't get a chance to ride out on your calls with you very often. I don't want to spoil it by having to defend womankind. For mankind either, for that matter.

[Little Wolf]

All right, Giddy. I'm kind of sorry we can't stay out a little longer.

[Doc Adams]

Yeah, I am, too. It's not exactly refreshing in the long branch, these hot nights.

[Little Wolf]

Yeah, I didn't think so. Well, if it weren't for that fool, we wouldn't have to hurry back.

[Doc Adams]

Something the matter with Hud?

[Little Wolf]

No, I doubt it. I doubt if there's anything wrong with him that a little less whiskey wouldn't cure. But I promised him I'd look him over when I got back to town.

[Doc Adams]

He sure does a lot of talking about how good your doctor is. You better take good care of him, Doc. He'll drum you up a lot of business.

[Little Wolf]

Nah, he just needs somebody to tell him every so often that he hasn't got a fatal disease. Yeah, and that makes him real good and friendly till the next time.

[Doc Adams]

Well, he's your friend, that's for certain. Doc, look. There's somebody standing in the road up ahead. Doc, it's an Indian.

[Little Wolf]

I see him. Kitty, just sit quiet.

[Doc Adams]

He's not gonna move out of the road.

[Little Wolf]

He wants us to stop.

[Doc Adams]

He's got a gun. No.

[Little Wolf]

Don't be frightened. Kidding. Just sit still.

[Doc Adams]

Yeah.

[Little Wolf]

Why do you stop? Me? What do you want?

[William Conrad]

You doctor.

[Little Wolf]

Yes, I'm the doctor.

[William Conrad]

You come.

[Little Wolf]

You want me to come with you?

[William Conrad]

Other way. You come.

[Doc Adams]

What does he mean? What?

[Little Wolf]

He means to turn the buggy around and go back the way we came.

[William Conrad]

Other way.

[Doc Adams]

There's another one, Doc, on a horse back at that tree.

[Little Wolf]

Yes, I see him. I expect we better do what they want. Sorry it's so rough, Kitty. Some mighty uneven ground.

[Doc Adams]

I'll make it fine, Doc.

[Little Wolf]

I wish. Wish I knew where we were going. How far? Where do you take us? Not exactly, Gabby. That's one thing.

[Doc Adams]

I don't feel too talkative myself.

[Little Wolf]

No, neither do I. Oh.

[Doc Adams]

Oh, God.

[Little Wolf]

Look at that kitty in those cottonwoods by the river.

[Doc Adams]

Doc, I feel a little sick.

[Little Wolf]

Golly, there's a lot of them. They've set up quite a camp down there. We'll be stopping soon. You just sit straight and quiet.

[Doc Adams]

Yeah. All right, Doc.

[Little Wolf]

And don't be afraid.

[William Conrad]

Joe, stop.

[Doc Adams]

Oh, men. They're walking all around us.

[Little Wolf]

Don't show any fear. Is there a chief among you? I will speak to your chief.

[Chief Little Wolf]

I am Little Wolf. I am Chief.

[Little Wolf]

You will Tell me why I've been brought here. You are a doctor? Yes. Yes, I'm a doctor.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Walk down out of buggy.

[Little Wolf]

Little Wolf has not told me why his braves have brought me here.

[Chief Little Wolf]

My son, he is sickened.

[Little Wolf]

Oh, you. You want me to look at him?

[Chief Little Wolf]

You will make him strong. Walk down.

[Little Wolf]

If I look at your son, Little Wolf, the woman here in the buggy, she'll be safe?

[Chief Little Wolf]

He will be safe.

[Little Wolf]

The chief will give his word.

[Moss Grimmick]

Little Wolf gives his word.

[Kitty]

I will.

[Little Wolf]

Come here. You just sit quiet, kitty. You'll be all right. The chief means what he says.

[Doc Adams]

I hope so, Doc.

[Little Wolf]

I won't be long. All right, Little Wolf. Show me the boy.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Come this way.

[Little Wolf]

There is no medicine man with Little Wolf.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Medicine man made it magic. The boy still sickens.

[Little Wolf]

And you think I can cure.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Little Wolf was prisoner with white men. He saw white man's magic bring strength to a fallen soldier. You make my son strong. He lies in there going.

[Little Wolf]

Yes, I see. All right, Little Wolf. I'll have a look at him. Let me get down so I can see him. Yes, he's a fever. Erratic pulse. How long since your son has spoken?

[Chief Little Wolf]

Yesterday. Sunrise.

[Little Wolf]

I see.

[Chief Little Wolf]

You will be well.

[Little Wolf]

Your son's a sick boy. A very sick boy.

[Chief Little Wolf]

You make him strong.

[Little Wolf]

I will try.

[Chief Little Wolf]

You will stay here in lodge with my son.

[Little Wolf]

If I stay, Little Wolf, there must be a bargain.

[Chief Little Wolf]

You bargain for the life of my son.

[Little Wolf]

I would bargain for the woman. She is to go free.

[Chief Little Wolf]

If woman goes free, she will bring soldiers.

[Little Wolf]

No. No. I'll speak to her. I will tell her of your son. She will not bring the soldiers.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Better she stay here.

[Little Wolf]

I have told you, Little Wolf, she will not bring the soldiers.

[Chief Little Wolf]

Doctor give me his word.

[Little Wolf]

The doctor gives his word.

[Chief Little Wolf]

A woman can go.

[Kitty]

You know, Mr. Dylan, the prairie ain't half ugly this time of morning, is it?

[William Conrad]

I don't know how you can see it at all, Chester. The sun isn't even up yet.

[Kitty]

Yeah, I know. Maybe that's why it don't bother me none.

[William Conrad]

Yeah.

[Kitty]

Only trouble is, I always get hungry long about sun.

[William Conrad]

Hungry? You ate just an hour ago.

[Kitty]

Well, yeah, sure, I know that.

[William Conrad]

I don't know how you ever made out in the army, Chester.

[Kitty]

Oh, it wasn't too bad not working around the supply wagons like a done. What do you reckon Mort Huggins want for this? I mean, you figure it's important enough that we have to ride a full day out to his place and back?

[William Conrad]

You didn't have to come, you know.

[Kitty]

Well, I know there ain't Nothing to do in Dodge except whittle and spit.

[William Conrad]

Well, you could have found Doc and told each other lies for a while.

[Kitty]

That ornery old cuss won't stir out of bed till midday.

[William Conrad]

Oh, yes, sir.

[Kitty]

He took Miss Kitty with him in the buggy yesterday. And while he paid some calls, they wasn't even back when I went to bed. Wasn't no lamp burning in his place. And Miss Kitty wasn't at the Long branch.

[William Conrad]

Yeah, I know, Ellen. Even off want to hurt either one of them. They work pretty hard, you know.

[Kitty]

Yes, sir, I suppose they do. But I can't help thinking that just about the time this old prairie is hot as a cook oven, Doc will be amblin along Front street on his way to have a noontime beer with Miss Kitty. And Miss Kitty will be there, cool and comfortable, sitting on a stool. Sam will be pouring cold beer into great big pictures. And everybody.

[William Conrad]

Oh, for heaven's sake, Chester. If you're gonna grumble all the way out to Mort Huggins place, you better turn around and start home right now.

[Kitty]

Oh, no, sir.

[Little Wolf]

I like it.

[Kitty]

I like it just fine.

[William Conrad]

All right, then. Let's ride. We amble along like this, we won't be home before d.

[Doc Adams]

Whoa. Whoa. Moss. Moss.

[Little Wolf]

What?

[Moss Grimmick]

Why, Miss Kitty.

[Doc Adams]

Help me down, will you, Moss?

[Moss Grimmick]

Sure.

[Doc Adams]

Thanks.

[Moss Grimmick]

You want to sit down?

[Doc Adams]

No, I'll be all right.

[Moss Grimmick]

From the looks of that horse, this rig's been running more.

[Doc Adams]

Yeah, it has.

[Moss Grimmick]

Oh, I waited up quite a spell for the doc to come in. He must have run into a real bad case out there somewhere.

[Doc Adams]

Real bad case. He's still out there.

[Moss Grimmick]

Well, I'll fix it for somebody to go out and fetch him out. Hitch up a fresh horse. I can send the Petersburg.

[Doc Adams]

No mas. Don't do that.

[Moss Grimmick]

Why, you ain't just gonna leave him out there to walk home, are you, Miss Kitty? Where is Doc, anyway?

[Doc Adams]

Don't ask me that, Moss. Cause I can't tell you.

[Moss Grimmick]

You mean you don't know where you've been?

[Doc Adams]

I mean I can't tell you. Have you seen Matt this morning?

[Moss Grimmick]

Why, yes, ma'am. He and Chester come. Got their horses before sunup. Rode out to the Huggins place. Be back late this afternoon, they said.

[Doc Adams]

Well, if you see him before I do, will you ask Matt to come down to the Long Branch? I want to talk to him right away.

[Moss Grimmick]

Sure I will, Miss Kitty.

[Doc Adams]

Thanks, Moss.

[Moss Grimmick]

Miss Kitty, you sure you feel all right?

[Doc Adams]

Yeah, thanks. I'm all right. You just be sure to tell Matt.

[William Conrad]

You sure you don't want Me to fetch you some dinner, Kitty. It's way past noontime.

[Doc Adams]

No, thanks, Sam. I don't feel like eating just yet. His coffee's fine.

[William Conrad]

Body should keep her strength up. But, oh, no, not him again.

[Doc Adams]

Who's that, Sam?

[William Conrad]

Hud Perkins. He's been asking after you all morning.

[Doc Adams]

Huh?

[William Conrad]

You want me to send him away, Kitty?

[Doc Adams]

No, Sam. I'll talk to him.

[Hud Perkins]

Kitty.

[Doc Adams]

Yeah, Hud?

[Hud Perkins]

Well, I've been in here looking for you on and off all morning.

[Doc Adams]

What's on your mind?

[Hud Perkins]

I want to know where Doc is, that's what's on my mind. He was supposed to doctor me last night.

[Doc Adams]

Well, he had to stay with somebody, said.

[Hud Perkins]

Letty Green. Why, there ain't nothing wrong with her to amount to anything. Lem told me she's up and around already.

[Doc Adams]

Not Letty Green.

[Hud Perkins]

He'd give me his word he'd be here. He ain't got no right to go.

[Doc Adams]

Back on his word, for heaven's sake.

[Hud Perkins]

Besides, there's something mighty strange going on. Moss Grimmick says you brung Doc's buggy in yourself. Now, why would Doc want to go and let you take his buggy?

[Doc Adams]

I didn't steal it, Hud.

[Hud Perkins]

It don't make no sense. How's Doc gonna get back to Doc?

[Doc Adams]

Don't you worry about it. He'll get back.

[Hud Perkins]

You bet he will. Cause I'm going after. Must have headed west from Lim Green.

[Doc Adams]

Now, Hud, you just leave things alone. Don't worry about Doc.

[Hud Perkins]

Well, it appears to me that somebody better worry about him. Leaving him stranded off somewhere is that way. I'm gonna fetch you.

[Doc Adams]

Now, wait a minute, Hud.

[Hud Perkins]

Take long extra horse now. Bring him back.

[Doc Adams]

Now listen to me, Hud. Perkins, don't go meddling the things you don't know anything about.

[Hud Perkins]

I know enough not to leave Doc out there.

[Doc Adams]

If you go after him, you can endanger Doc's life and your own, too.

[Hud Perkins]

What do you mean by that?

[Doc Adams]

Just what I say.

[Hud Perkins]

Doc in some kind of trouble?

[Doc Adams]

He won't be if you leave him alone.

[Hud Perkins]

Sounds like somebody's holding him, forcing him to stay. Is that the way it is?

[Doc Adams]

I didn't say that.

[Hud Perkins]

Well, I ain't gonna let nothing like that happen to Doc. He's got plenty of friends in this town. We'll go break him now, Hud. Hey, listen here, everybody. It seems to me old Doc's in some kind of trouble. We ain't gonna stand for that now, are we? We'll just go get on our horses and go get him.

[Kitty]

Come on, now, we'll meet in front.

[Hud Perkins]

Of the depot in an hour.

[Doc Adams]

Let's wait. Hut.

[William Conrad]

Listen.

[Doc Adams]

Come back here. You'll get him killed, you fools. You'll get him killed. Come back here.

[William Conrad]

You sure couldn't stop him, Kitty.

[Doc Adams]

No, Sam, I couldn't. And if Matt doesn't get back, I guess there's nobody you can.

[Kitty]

I declare, Mr. Dylan, a day like today could drive a man to take a midweek bath.

[William Conrad]

Yeah, Chester did get pretty dirty out there, didn't it?

[Kitty]

Pretty dirty. Say, you can tell folks you spent the best part of the day looking for three old sows.

[William Conrad]

Well, if they ask me, I'll tell them.

[Kitty]

Yeah, that's a fine thing for a us Markle to be doing. You really think Mort Huggins thought them old sows was stole?

[William Conrad]

Sure he thought so. Chester Mor Huggins is a good man. He wouldn't get us out there on.

[Hud Perkins]

It on a wild sow chase.

[Kitty]

Did you hear that, Mr. Dylan?

[Doc Adams]

A wild.

[William Conrad]

So I heard it, Chester.

[Kitty]

Yeah, well, that was kind of a joke.

[Little Wolf]

You see, I could have said.

[William Conrad]

Well, I can think of a better one. What a picture of you rooting those mired down sows out of that slough.

[Kitty]

I guess that was a sight all right.

[William Conrad]

You take my horse on around the livery stable, will you, Chester? I want to get right back to the office.

[Kitty]

Yes, sir, I will.

[Doc Adams]

Matt. Matt.

[William Conrad]

What? Oh, hello, Kitty.

[Doc Adams]

I'm so glad you're back.

[William Conrad]

What's the trouble?

[Doc Adams]

It's Doc. They'll kill him. Sure that Hud Perkins has taken.

[William Conrad]

Why would Hud Perkins want to kill him?

[Doc Adams]

Well, it's not Hud, Matt. It's the Indians. Doc made me promise not to send help.

[William Conrad]

Now wait a minute. Hold on. Just hold up a minute and start over again now, will you? Now where is Doc?

[Doc Adams]

He's in an Indian camp on the river.

[William Conrad]

Well, what's he doing there?

[Doc Adams]

Well, they stopped us and they made Doc stay with him. The Chief's son's very sick. But they're killing. Sure. If that crazy Hud Perkins rides up there with his.

[William Conrad]

You mean Hud Perkins has set out to rescue Doc?

[Doc Adams]

Yeah, Matt, but he doesn't know about the Indians.

[William Conrad]

Well, how's that?

[Doc Adams]

Doc bargained with the chief. If he let me go, I wouldn't tell about it and send help. So I didn't tell Hud.

[William Conrad]

Oh, I see.

[Doc Adams]

But with all this going on, I thought I'd better tell you. Was that right, Matt?

[William Conrad]

Yeah, Kelly. Yeah, you were right.

[Kitty]

Mr. D. You don't think Hud Perkins be fool enough to ride all night, do you?

[William Conrad]

I don't know, Chester. He's not the kind to stop and figure things out.

[Kitty]

He sure ain't the simpleton. He don't even know where he's headed for.

[William Conrad]

And I hope we find him in time to tell him. Oh, looks like we're having a little luck. Somebody's fired down that wash there.

[Kitty]

Reckon it's Hoods.

[William Conrad]

I hope it's Huds. Come on.

[Little Wolf]

Hey, the Marshall. H. Marshall.

[William Conrad]

I'm looking for Hud Perkins.

[Hud Perkins]

Oh, Marshall. Jester. Mighty glad you come to join us.

[Kitty]

Well, now, that ain't exactly.

[William Conrad]

I want to talk to you, Hud.

[Hud Perkins]

Sure, Marshall. There's coffee on fire.

[William Conrad]

I want you to take your men and turn around and go home.

[Hud Perkins]

What'd you say?

[William Conrad]

I want you to go on back to Dodge.

[Hud Perkins]

Now, listen, Marshall, I set out to get Doc out of a fix and I mean to do it.

[William Conrad]

You know where he is?

[Hud Perkins]

No, but we'll find him. Come morning, we're going to spread out. We'll find him.

[William Conrad]

You know what kind of a fix he's in?

[Hud Perkins]

That don't matter none. I'm going to get him out of it, that's all. A good friend like Doc, it don't matter to me who's holding him.

[William Conrad]

Well, it all doesn't matter.

[Hud Perkins]

Don't make no difference to me.

[William Conrad]

Not even if it's Indians?

[Hud Perkins]

Indians?

[William Conrad]

Not even if a moving band of Indians down the river away they're holding Doc to tend to the chief's son.

[Hud Perkins]

Oh, that's the way it is.

[William Conrad]

Yeah, that's the way it is. And the sooner you turn around and head back to Dodge, the better.

[Hud Perkins]

Marshall, I ain't afraid of no Indians. We ain't afraid of no Indians, are we, boys? If the Indians have old Doc, we'll just break him loose, won't we, boys?

[William Conrad]

All right, be quiet, all of you. Now, listen to me. Is there anybody here who thinks he's a better friend of Doc Adams than I am? Well, is there? All right, then you know that I'm as interested in getting him out as anybody is.

[Hud Perkins]

Let's go get him in.

[William Conrad]

And I'll tell you one thing for sure. If you all ride out on that Indian camp, you won't be doing Doc a favor. At least that will happen is that you'll get him killed. And there'll probably be an Indian uprising to boot. Now, the best thing you can do for Doc is to turn around and go home and let me handle this.

[Hud Perkins]

You figure to take care of it alone?

[William Conrad]

Marshal, if it can be done at all. That's the only way to do it.

[Hud Perkins]

Well, now, listen to him, boys. The marshal thinks he can do the job better than all us together, after all.

[William Conrad]

Look, I know about these things. It's my job to know about them. Now, you go on, Hud. You go on back to Dodge and you take these men with you.

[Hud Perkins]

You always gotta be the whole show, don't you, Marshall? Well, that may work in Dodge City, but it don't work out here. You tell me to go back to Dodge, you got a fight on your hands.

[William Conrad]

All right, Hud. You suit yourself.

[Hud Perkins]

You ain't giving me no more.

[Kitty]

Want me to get his gun, Mr. Dillon?

[William Conrad]

No, Chester. I think he's through. Now, any of the rest of you set on riding out of that camp? Because if you are, you're going to have to fight me before you fight any Indians. All right, then, pick up. Hut. And get him back to Dodge. Come on, Chester, let's see what we can do for Duck.

[Kitty]

He sure must have saw us coming. But now, Mr. Dylan.

[William Conrad]

Yeah. @ least they haven't started shooting. Let's leave the horses here, Chester, and walk into camp. We won't look so much like a cavalry that way. White men stopped.

[Kitty]

They saw us. Now, all right, all around us, we just stand steady.

[William Conrad]

We come in peace. White men wear guns. Our guns stay covered. Indian guns not covered.

[Kitty]

You reckon they're gonna shoot?

[William Conrad]

I don't know, Chester. Just don't make any fast moves.

[Little Wolf]

It's all right. It's all right. They're friends of mine. The two white men are friends of mine. Yeah. It's all right now. It's all right, I tell you. You can put your guns down.

[Kitty]

My gracious lie, Mr. Dillon. Them Indians is doing just what he says to.

[Little Wolf]

Hello, Matt and Jesse. Well, you can be thankful that I was here.

[William Conrad]

Well, I am, Doug, but you don't seem very glad to see us.

[Little Wolf]

I told Kitty not to send anybody after me.

[William Conrad]

That's a long story, Doc.

[Little Wolf]

I'm not interested in any long stories, Matt. Now that you've come, how do you figure to get me back to Dodge riding behind one of you two?

[William Conrad]

Now, to tell you the truth, Doc, we figured to get you out the best way we could.

[Little Wolf]

Well, it's a good thing I didn't rely on you to work things out. You there, bring me my horse.

[Kitty]

Doc, you mean they give you your very own horse keep?

[Little Wolf]

Why, certainly, Chester. That was part of the bargain. If I cured the boy, I got a horse and my freedom.

[William Conrad]

What about the other part of the bargain. Doug, what if you hadn't cured the boy?

[Little Wolf]

Well, that's pretty simple, man. I wouldn't have needed the horse.

[William Conrad]

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[Doc Adams]

SA.

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