Fort Laramie 56-02-05 03 Squaw Man

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Fort Laramie 56-02-05 "Squaw Man"

Date: November 11, 2025
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio

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Overview

This episode features a specially transcribed classic radio drama from the series "Fort Laramie," titled “Squaw Man.” Set on the American frontier, it centers around Captain Lee Quince and his men as they navigate the tense reality of Native American relations, broken government promises, and the precarious safety of settlers heading west. The story weaves together themes of loyalty, empathy, the consequences of injustice, and the difficulties of frontier life, as seen through the eyes of both cavalrymen and those caught between cultures.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

Life on the Frontier and Setting the Scene (01:05–04:51)

• The episode opens with a routine observation at Fort Laramie as a resource-poor wagon train, led by Mr. Brown, prepares to head west toward Oregon.
• Sergeant Gorse expresses concern for Emily McCutcheon, a woman from the wagon train, hinting at the underlying hardships and uncertainties for those traveling through dangerous territories.
  • Quote (Captain Quince, 02:11):
    "I wonder how much luck a Missouri farmer is going to have taking a couple hundred women and children through Indian country."

Introduction of Will Granby, the "Squaw Man" (05:02–07:03)

• Will Granby, a white man married to an Arapaho woman (hence "Squaw Man"), arrives at the fort seeking work as a scout. He is portrayed as someone deeply knowledgeable about the land and the tribes, but also as a man aware of changing times and hardship.
  • Granby's motivation: To provide a stable life for his Arapaho wife amid increasing difficulties for both settlers and native tribes.

Warning of Trouble and Arapaho Hardship (07:03–10:02)

• Granby reveals dire news: the Arapaho and other tribes are starving due to unfulfilled government promises of food. This, he warns, may push them to attack wagon trains in search of sustenance.
  • Quote (Granby, 07:36):
    "There's gonna be trouble. Tribes are getting restless... the government promised... but that promise ain't been kept."
• Captain Quince recognizes the legitimacy of the complaint, highlighting the complexity of treaty obligations and shifting blame.

Clash with Authority: Policy and Orders (09:04–10:33)

• Major Daggett insists on a hardline approach, prioritizing strict adherence to orders over understanding, and refuses to consider the native grievance.
  • Quote (Major Daggett, 09:47):
    “Mr. Granby, I'm sorry that they're starving, but I can't do anything about it... My orders are to keep the Arapaho on the agency.”

Attempt at Diplomacy: Meeting with the Arapaho (12:43–17:56)

• Captain Quince, accompanied by Granby and a small detachment, meets Greyfeather, the Arapaho leader, aiming to halt a potential attack.
• Captain Quince proposes finding a buffalo herd for the Arapaho, bargaining for two days’ peace in exchange.
  • Quote (Greyfeather, 16:06):
    “White soldier is not a friend of Arapaho. White soldiers break promise. They do not give meat.”
  • Quote (Captain Quince, 16:13):
    “I think I can get you meat, Greyfeather. I think I can take your hunters to buffalo. A big herd.”

Race Against Time: Searching for the Buffalo (19:28–22:28)

• Quince and Granby lead a desperate search for buffalo, understanding that failure could mean bloodshed.
• Anxieties mount as the deadline nears and no herd is found. Granby hypothesizes about the buffalo’s migration pattern, leading the search northeast toward water.

Resolution and Mutual Respect (22:28–26:08)

• At last, a massive herd of buffalo is sighted at the Laramie River, averting imminent conflict:
  • Quote (Sergeant Gorse, 22:28):
    “Look at him. Thousands of them. Noses in the wind and running belly bent for breakfast.”
• The Arapaho procure enough food, honor the agreement, and return peacefully to their agency.
• Back at the fort, Major Daggett recognizes Will Granby’s value, formally hiring him as a scout, and tentatively accepts his Arapaho wife.
• The episode ends with a note of camaraderie and understated wit between Quince and Daggett.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the root of the conflict:

  • Granby (07:36):
    “Government promised them if they'd go to the agencies, they'd get food, meat. And that promise ain't been kept.”

• On authority and orders:

  • Major Daggett (09:47):
    “My orders are to keep the Arapaho on the agency, and I can do something about that.”

• On desperate negotiations:

  • Greyfeather (17:02):
    "The army will keep on sending soldiers rifles until the Arapaho is no more. You know I speak the truth.”

• On empathy for the Arapaho:

  • Captain Quince (16:06): “I think I can get you meat, Greyfeather. I think I can take your hunters to buffalo. A big herd.”

• On the tension of the hunt:

  • Will Granby (18:07): “Two days ain't very long. We gotta be awful lucky.”

• On finding the buffalo and turning the tide:

  • Sergeant Gorse (22:28):
    “Look at him. Thousands of them. Noses in the wind and running belly bent for breakfast.”

• On bridging two worlds:

  • Captain Quince (26:13):
    “They make pretty good wives, too. Clean, quiet, hard working, nice people.”

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Important Timestamps

• 05:02 – Will Granby arrives at Fort Laramie and discusses his reasons for seeking work as a scout.
• 07:36 – Granby reveals the Arapaho are starving, warns of possible conflict.
• 09:39 – Debate over whether to use force or diplomacy with the Arapaho, major issues orders.
• 13:07 – Captain Quince tells the wagon train to camp, addresses the possibility of Indian attack.
• 16:06 – Captain Quince bargains with Greyfeather for two days to find buffalo.
• 19:35–22:28 – The hunt for the buffalo intensifies; finally, the herd is found.
• 22:33 – The Arapaho are allowed to hunt, conflict is averted.
• 25:51 – Major Daggett commends Granby, hires him officially.
• 26:13 – Captain Quince and Major Daggett discuss Granby’s Arapaho wife and mutual understanding.

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Tone & Language

The episode maintains a mix of stoic professionalism, frontier pragmatism, and flashes of wry humor. The dialogue is direct and evocative, authentic to the period and its challenges. Quotes reflect both earnest struggle and subtle critiques of authority, while also highlighting mutual respect between individuals of differing backgrounds.

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Concluding Thoughts

This Fort Laramie episode, "Squaw Man," stands as a thoughtful, character-driven exploration of trust, survival, and the deeply human side of westward expansion. It deftly balances suspenseful plotting with social commentary, using the figure of Will Granby—a man bridging two contrasting worlds—as a lens on understanding and reconciliation.

Listeners are left with a sense of unresolved tension inherent in frontier justice, but also hope, thanks to the temporary peace forged by empathy, partnership, and Quince’s decisive leadership.

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Transcript

[A]

What do you think makes the perfect snack?

[B]

Hmm. It's gotta be when I'm really craving it and it's convenient.

[A]

Could you be more specific?

[B]

When it's cravinient.

[C]

Okay.

[B]

Like a freshly baked cookie made with real butter, available right down the street at a.m. p.m. Or a savory breakfast sandwich I can grab in just a second at a.m. p.m.

[A]

I'm seeing a pattern here.

[B]

Well, yeah, we're talking about what I.

[A]

Crave, which is anything from AM PM.

[B]

What more could you want? Stop by AM PM where the snacks and drinks are perfectly craveable and convenient. That's cravenience. AM PM Too much good stuff.

[D]

At the gallop.

[E]

Fort Laramie Fort Laramie. Starring Raymond Byrd as Captain Lee Quince Specially transcribed Tales of the dark and tragic ground of the wild frontier. The saga of fighting men who rode the rim of empire, and the dramatic story of Lee Quince, captain of cavalry.

[F]

Looks like they're about ready to pull out, Captain.

[D]

Yeah. Walk back with me, Sergeant.

[F]

I never did see such a mangy collection of stock.

[D]

It's not a cavalry outfit, Gorse.

[F]

It sure ain't.

[D]

Most of these wagon trains heading west get through one way or another. But I sure don't know how.

[F]

I talked with Mr. Brown a couple of times. He seems like a good man.

[D]

He is. But I wonder how much luck a Missouri farmer is going to have taking a couple hundred women and children through Indian country.

[F]

He'll make out, Captain.

[D]

I hope so.

[A]

Hello, Sergeant Gorse.

[F]

I beg your pardon, miss.

[A]

I was afraid we'd leave without seeing you again.

[F]

Oh, well, I.

[A]

And I wanted to thank you for last night.

[F]

Yeah, sure, miss.

[A]

Goodbye, Sergeant. And thank you.

[D]

Still water runs deep, Gorse.

[F]

How's that, Captain?

[D]

Never mind.

[F]

All I did was give her a little old knife. I. I bought it at the sutler.

[D]

Never mind. Never mind.

[F]

That's all it was, Captain. I. I just give her a little old present.

[D]

Sure, Sergeant. Get aboard.

[G]

Somebody got those?

[H]

Keep them wagons in line, two abreast till we hit the river.

[D]

You're late Getting started, Mr. Brown.

[H]

Oh, hello, Captain Quince. Only about an hour.

[D]

You're wasting daylight.

[C]

Yeah.

[H]

We're pulling out now, Captain. Any of your men going to ride along with us?

[D]

No, but you won't have any trouble.

[H]

Like they say, Captain, Oregon are busting. You guarantee no trouble, Captain?

[D]

Out here we don't guarantee anything, Mr. Brown. But you should at least get through to Salt Lake without trouble.

[H]

Yeah, I hope you're right. It's mighty lonely out there. Once you're out of sight of the fort.

[D]

I know.

[H]

Well, thank the Major for his hospitality, will you?

[D]

No thanks necessary. Well, good luck. Thanks.

[H]

See you in Oregon sometime, Captain.

[D]

All right. Take you out. Well, guys, what are you staring at?

[F]

Oh, nothing, Captain. Just a train heading out.

[D]

You've seen a few hundred of them before, Sergeant.

[F]

Yes, sir.

[D]

What's her name? Who? The girl.

[F]

Emily. Emily McCutcheon. Going to Oregon with her, Pa.

[E]

She.

[F]

Was put up real good.

[D]

You're all cavalry, Gors.

[F]

Yes, sir. Long way to Oregon. I hope they make it.

[D]

So do I. Yeah. Come on. I missed coffee this morning. Let's find some.

[F]

There's a rider coming in.

[D]

Yeah?

[F]

Looks like a white man dressed in buckskin. Hunter, maybe.

[D]

It's Will Granby.

[F]

He's a squaw man, ain't he?

[D]

Yeah. Lives with the Arapaho.

[C]

Captain.

[D]

How are you, old horse?

[C]

Mmm, tolerable.

[D]

Well, it's good to see you. You haven't been in in two or three years.

[C]

Nope.

[D]

You come for supplies?

[C]

Come to parley? Got a proposition, huh?

[D]

All right, come on in.

[C]

Will oblige.

[D]

Sergeant Gorse, will you have Mr. Granby's horse stabled?

[F]

Yes, sir.

[D]

Come on, come on. Sit down. Will oblige. All right, now, what is it? What's your proposition?

[C]

I figured maybe they're hire out to you.

[D]

You want a job?

[C]

Cavalry always need scouts.

[D]

Maybe. You saying you want the job?

[C]

Why not? I know this country better than the hairs of my head. Better than any man. Except old Gabe Bridger. There's some few places I've been even Gabe ain't.

[D]

You're a mountain man, Will. You lived wild and free all your life. Why do you want to tie yourself down now?

[C]

Yeah. Ain't like the old times no more, Captain. Ain't pleasurable now. It's hard. Maybe it's the doing you cavalry fellers. Or maybe it's our own fault. Maybe we trapped too much, took too much buffalo. I don't know. But I got me a young squaw. Prettiest you ever seen. I figured if I was to work, her and me'd eat regular.

[D]

At least right now we have peace. We don't need any more scouts.

[C]

I figure you do, Captain.

[D]

Tell me, Will, am I hired? I haven't got the authority to hire you. That'll have to come from the Major.

[C]

No, I'd rather deal with you. I know you.

[D]

I can't hire you. But if you've got information, I'll make you a promise. At least I'll feed you and send you back with meat.

[C]

Meat I could carry. Wouldn't last long.

[D]

And we'll go see the major.

[C]

Now, wait. I'd rather tell you, but you gotta promise me one thing.

[D]

What's that?

[C]

That it'll be settled peaceful. They're my people.

[D]

Well, I'll do all I can.

[C]

All right. There's gonna be trouble. Tribes are getting restless, all of them. Arapaho, even. Government promised them if they'd go to the agencies, they'd get food, meat. And that promise ain't been kept.

[D]

Yeah, I know. Supply train comes through now and then, but it's not enough.

[C]

I know that Arapaho are starving, captain. Eating bark and roots. Game on. Agencies played out. If they can't get food from the government or from the land then they got to go looking for it wherever they can. They gotta eat.

[D]

Will have. They left the agency or camped at Silver Springs. That's on the Oregon Trail.

[C]

You gotta eat, captain. They went looking for buffalo, but there ain't no buffalo. So they'll get food where they can from the wagon trains.

[D]

Well, we gotta talk to the major.

[C]

You promised.

[D]

I said I'd do all I could, and I will. There's not much time for talking. There's a wagon train headed for Silver Springs right now.

[C]

Yeah, I know. I saw it.

[D]

All right, come on. We'll see the major.

[G]

How do we know this man's telling the truth?

[D]

I've known him for a long time, major. He doesn't lie.

[G]

Could be a trap.

[D]

If it is a trap, then there's trouble for sure.

[G]

I don't trust a man lives with Indians, marries him.

[C]

No, no. Look here, major.

[D]

There's a wagon train on the trail to Silver Springs right now. They gotta be warned. I can still ride out with a detachment to turn him back.

[G]

Captain Quince, our orders are to keep the trail open to Oregon and to keep the Indians on the agencies. If anything, we'll send a company to escort the train through and run those Arapaho back where they belong.

[D]

Couldn't do that without fighting, major.

[G]

That's one of the functions of the cavalry.

[D]

In this case, there's no cause for it.

[G]

The Arapaho have broken their treaty, captain.

[D]

The way they see it, we're the ones who broke the treaty by not keeping our promise about food.

[G]

All I know is they're off the agency and they'll have to go back.

[D]

If we go out in force, there's bound to be trouble. If I take a small detachment, maybe I can talk to him.

[G]

This is a hostile action, captain. It's got to be met as such.

[C]

Major, the Arapaho are starving. They gotta eat.

[G]

Mr. Granby, I'm sorry that they're starving, but I can't do anything about it. At least not until the supplies come through to me. My orders are to keep the Arapaho on the agency, and I can do something about that.

[D]

Those are people out there, major, and they're hungry. They only want food.

[G]

Captain Quince, you'll take Company B and escort the wagon train until you meet the Arapahoe. You'll send the wagon train on and escort the Indians to the agency and use whatever measures are necessary. That's all, captain.

[D]

Yes, sir. One thing, sir.

[G]

What is it?

[D]

Have I your permission to hire Will Granby as a scout?

[G]

I don't see why it's necessary, but if you want them, take them.

[D]

Thank you, sir.

[C]

What kind of a man is that?

[D]

Oh, he's all right, Will. He's an officer. He's got his orders. He goes by the book. He understands the situation all right, but he can't admit it. Listen, can you be ready to move out in an hour?

[C]

I can't ride with you, captain. They're my people.

[D]

Will, I said I'd do what I could. I need your help. Ride with me.

[C]

You know what you're asking? You know what it might mean for me if there's trouble.

[D]

There won't be trouble if I can prevent it.

[C]

Afraid you can't, captain. But I'll go with you.

[F]

We should see him just over this hill, Captain.

[D]

If the Arapaho didn't see him first.

[F]

You figure they'd attack?

[D]

I don't know, sergeant, but I'll feel easier when we spot that wagon train.

[F]

I was right, captain.

[D]

There they are. All right, sergeant, let's ride out. Company, at the gallows.

[F]

They've seen us.

[D]

They're pulling up, sergeant. Blind men would have known we were here. Company.

[H]

What's the matter, captain?

[D]

I want you to stop here, Mr. Brown, for the night.

[H]

Why? We figured to camp at Silver Springs, just over the pass there. Not more than two or three miles. We can make it easy before dark.

[D]

This will make an all right camp. This water and wood.

[H]

If there's trouble, Captain, I want to know.

[D]

It may be nothing, Mr. Brown, but I want to find out. You to camp here and stay here till I give you the word to go on.

[H]

It's Indians, ain't it? There is trouble.

[D]

Maybe, maybe not. But there's no use worrying all your folks. You'll be safe here. I'm leaving most of my men to guard you.

[H]

Well, why can't you escort us over the pass to Silver Springs?

[D]

Because if there were to be trouble, it would happen there in the passengers. With the wagon trains all strung out and hard to defend.

[H]

All right, captain. Whatever you say.

[D]

I'll come back or send word back to Lieutenant Seiberts as soon as I know it's safe for you to cross. Sergeant Gorse.

[F]

Yes, sir.

[D]

You and two men will accompany Mr. Granby and myself. Pick him and fall out. Mr. Brown. Lieutenant Seiberts is in charge here till I get back.

[F]

I don't see a dog on thing, Captain.

[D]

I'll keep a sharp eye. Move the troopers further out the flank.

[F]

Yes, sir.

[C]

You need to hear somewhere. I can feel it.

[D]

Yeah. They must have seen the train, Will.

[C]

Yeah, they have. But they also saw the soldiers. They might be making tracks already. They disappear pretty fast.

[D]

I don't think they've had that much time. They'll probably stand for a fight and.

[C]

Captain, what are you gonna do?

[D]

Will, a few miles back, did you. Did you notice anything on the trail?

[C]

Sure. Buffalo sign.

[D]

Right. The first I've seen this close to Laramie in a year.

[G]

Mm.

[C]

Big herd too. Crossed the trail going south.

[D]

It'd make a lot of Arapahoe meat.

[C]

Yeah, it might work.

[D]

Worth a try. Wait. You see anything, Will?

[C]

Yeah. One of the scouts. Leave it to me. All right. He'll take us in.

[D]

This is the first Indian village I ever been in. It wasn't full of barking dogs.

[C]

They had to eat. You notice how it is, captain?

[D]

Yeah, I see. I'd say they're not very happy to see us.

[C]

No.

[D]

I'm sorry, Will. To turn them against you.

[C]

Can't be helped. This is it. Hi. Daddy too.

[I]

Why do you bring white soldiers to fight your people?

[C]

They don't come to fight, Greyfeather. This Captain Quince, he comes as a friend.

[I]

White soldier is not a friend of Arapaho. White soldiers break promise. They do not give meat.

[D]

I think I can get you meat, Grayfeather. I think I can take your hunters to buffalo. A big herd.

[I]

You think? You do not know Arapaho have ride from agency in north. Hunt buffalo all through Wide Valley. Nor buffalo.

[D]

Greyfeather. On my way here from Fort Laramie, I saw much buffalo sign. You hunted? Only the north side of the river. You haven't been south of the Platte. I have. There are buffalo there to hunt.

[I]

Take many days. Wagon train is here.

[D]

Now, if you attack that wagon train, it'll mean much fighting. Many dead among the Arapahoe. Great mourning among the Arapaho.

[I]

There will be mourning for the white soldiers too.

[D]

The army will keep on sending soldiers rifles until the Arapaho is no more. You know I speak the truth.

[I]

My people are hungry.

[D]

Then ride back towards the fort with me. I'll show you buffalo sign. Then you can track from there.

[I]

Take many days.

[D]

It's the only way you can be sure to find buffalo and food.

[I]

If you find buffalo in two days, Grayfeather does not attack wagon train.

[D]

Two days isn't very long.

[I]

Two days.

[D]

If we do find buffalo, I want your promise to go peacefully back to the agency. If you find all right, your hunters will come with me. But meantime, you must let the wagon train go through in peace.

[I]

This one, maybe not. Next one.

[D]

It is agreed, then. Greyfeather.

[I]

Aina.

[C]

Captain. Two days ain't very long. We gotta be awful lucky.

[D]

We don't have much choice.

[C]

You know what'll happen if we don't find buffalo. Yeah. There'll be just the five of us out there with grey feathers hunters.

[D]

Like I say, we don't have much choice. We gotta guess where the buffalo will be. We don't have time to backtrack him. Sergeant Gorse.

[F]

Yes, sir.

[D]

I'm sending you back to the wagon train with a message for Mr. Seiberts.

[F]

Uh, private Jenkins. Horse is fresher. Captain, I ain't been on no buffalo hunt in a long time.

[D]

All right, Sergeant. Jenkins. Jenkins, you'll go back to the wagon train. Tell Mr. Seiberts to escort the train past Silver Springs, then return here in bivouac. If I should not return, he's to get clear if he can and report to the fort for reinforcements. Move out. Well, we got 48 hours, Will. Let's find those buffalo. You see anything, Will?

[C]

Nothing, Captain. Not on that side.

[D]

Nothing this way either. You can see a long way.

[C]

I don't like the look of them back there. Gray feather getting anxious. I know.

[D]

I just don't understand. It, Will. It's not a sign.

[C]

I've been thinking, Captain. We're too far south.

[D]

Buffalo. We're headed south.

[C]

Maybe not as fast and as far as we thought.

[D]

Maybe they veered east.

[C]

No, I've been thinking. It's been hot and dry for these last few days and no wind. Buffalo don't travel much in the heat. They just stand and graze and suffer with thirst.

[D]

But there's wind now.

[C]

Well, some from the southwest. But if they's up north are here. It'd bring them the smell of water from the Laramie River. Yeah.

[D]

Yeah, the river's still high.

[C]

Yeah, and they'd probably be craving for water about now. And they'd stick their noses into the wind and make a run for it like they do.

[D]

You might be right, Will.

[C]

So if we cut back northeast to the Laramy, we'll find him.

[D]

He might be there. There's only one trouble.

[C]

What?

[D]

Look who's coming.

[C]

Uhhuh.

[I]

Captain. It is as Gray Feather spoke. You promised buffalo two days. Now two days are gone. There is no buffalo. Your promise is like all promises of white soldier.

[D]

We've been looking a long time, Greyfeather. But now we know where the buffalo are.

[I]

Captain give much talk. We want buffalo, not talk.

[D]

Greyfeather. My soldiers are at Silver Springs. If we do not return there, it will mean war for the Arapahoe.

[I]

Maybe you return, but he not.

[D]

It is not yet evening of the second day.

[I]

There is little time.

[D]

Maybe, but enough. We're going to the waters of the Laramie and find your buffalo.

[C]

On this next rise, we ought to be able to see.

[D]

That's right, Will.

[F]

What if they ain't there, Captain?

[D]

If not, maybe we can get to the river. Find some cover. So stay close watch for my signal.

[F]

Yes, sir.

[D]

You. You should have gone back to that wagon train, Sergeant.

[F]

I guess I ain't much of a garrison soldier.

[D]

All right, look sharp.

[F]

Captain. Ain't at the river.

[D]

There's nothing.

[C]

Wait. Look there. Coming over the hills beyond. Running for the river.

[F]

Look at him. Thousands of them. Noses in the wind and running belly bent for breakfast.

[D]

There go your buffalo, Gray Feather. All you can eat. Well, go on, get em.

[F]

He sure was mighty hungry, Captain. Yeah.

[C]

Well, I guess our luck held.

[D]

Guess it did. Well, let's. Let's ride on down to the river. I could do with a drink. Coming in. Sergeant Gors, dismiss the company.

[F]

Yes, sir. Prepare to dismount.

[C]

Well, you're back.

[D]

Yes, sir.

[G]

Did you have any trouble?

[D]

No, sir. No casualties either side.

[G]

You took long enough.

[D]

The Oregon Trail's still open, Major. The Arapaho are back on the agency.

[G]

What took the time?

[D]

Why. Why, we. We found some buffalo, stopped to hunt the Indians. Took enough meat back to the agency to keep him quiet all summer.

[G]

I see.

[C]

Well, that.

[G]

That was fortunate.

[D]

It was mostly Will Granby's doing. He found the buffalo.

[C]

Oh.

[G]

Well, maybe I was wrong about him, Lee. Maybe he can be useful to us.

[D]

I think he can. I brought him back with us. His wife, too. You like to meet her? An Arapaho, she's sure not St. Louis.

[I]

Sure.

[G]

All right. Captain.

[D]

Mr. Granby.

[C]

How to meet you.

[D]

This is Will's wife, Major Lark. Woman.

[G]

How do you do?

[F]

Yeah.

[D]

Lawyer.

[G]

Mr. Granby.

[C]

Yes, sir.

[G]

If she's to stay around the post, she'll. She'll have to wear something more than that, huh?

[C]

Oh, yeah. She's got a shirt somewhere in the baggage. She. Arapahoe women aren't like Cheyenne or the Sioux or Crow. They don't wear much, cept when it's right cold.

[D]

There are a lot of men on the post, Will, Huh?

[C]

Oh, yes, sir, Captain. I'll see to it.

[G]

Oh, and Mr. Granby.

[C]

Yes, sir?

[G]

My compliments on your work with Captain Quince. As of now, you may consider yourself on the army payroll. As scout. It'll be in tomorrow's special order.

[C]

Yes, sir.

[G]

The quartermaster will house you.

[C]

Oblige, Major. Come on, child.

[G]

She's kind of pretty, isn't she, Lee?

[F]

Yeah.

[D]

They make pretty good wives, too. Clean, quiet, hard working, nice people.

[G]

Now, you wouldn't be trying to soften me up, would you, Lee? Win me over to your way of thinking?

[D]

I figure a man's gotta make up his own mind about things, Major.

[G]

Captain Quince.

[D]

Yes, sir.

[G]

Don't get too smart. Just be thankful I don't ask how you happen to run into buffalo and turn a serious police duty into a pleasure trip hunting.

[D]

My striker's cooking up some buffalo steaks. Major Daggett, you like to come over to my quarters and try some? Sure.

[G]

Let's go, Lee.

[E]

Fort Laramie is produced and Directed by Norma McDonnell and stars Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of Cavalry, with Vic Perrin as Sergeant Gorse. The script was specially written for Fort Laramie by John Dunkle with sound patterns by Bill James and Ray Kemper, musical supervision by Amerigo Marino. Featured in the cast were Jack Moyles, Ralph Moody, Edgar Barrier, Frank Katie and Eleanor Tann.

[F]

Company, tension.

[D]

Dismiss.

[E]

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[C]

It.