Trojan War | Gunsmoke (01-03-60)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns – Trojan War | Gunsmoke (01-03-60)

Introduction

In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the rugged terrains of Dodge City with the classic radio drama Gunsmoke. Released on March 15, 2025, this digitally restored episode revives the timeless tale of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, portrayed by William Conrad, as he confronts the notorious Pueblo Gang. With enhanced audio quality, every creak of the saloon door, the distant thundering of hooves, and the crack of gunfire are vividly brought to life, offering an immersive experience that honors the golden age of radio.

Plot Overview

The episode centers around a daring stagecoach robbery orchestrated by the Pueblo Gang, comprising Ed, Rio, and Chuck Evans. Set against the backdrop of a chilly morning in Dodge City, Marshal Matt Dillon and his deputy Chester (voiced by Andrew Rines) navigate the aftermath of the heist to bring the outlaws to justice.

Key Scenes and Discussions

1. Morning Tensions and Suspicion ([03:27] – [10:05])

   • Setting the Scene: The episode opens with Matt Dillon and Doc Fletcher (Howard McNear) sharing a meal at Delmonico's saloon. Dillon notices unusual patrons, the Pueblo Gang, who have seldom ventured east of Arizona Territory.

     • Matt Dillon: “Pretty cold morning, eh, miss? [03:27]”

   • Rising Suspicion: As Dillon converses with the trio, his awareness of their notorious reputation heightens tension. He warns them to maintain their clean record in Dodge City, though they subtly threaten him.

     • Matt Dillon: “You make one move here and your time’s up, right? Then you’re short. And I’ll take you. All three of you. You understand? [05:17]”

   • Investigative Determination: After their departure, Dillon and Chester revisit the scene of the robbery, assessing bullet holes and disturbed horse tracks to trace the gang’s movements.

     • Chester: “What do you think, Mr. Dillon? [08:08]”
     • Matt Dillon: “Same as you do, Chester. That’s right. Out to meet that stage. [08:10]”

2. The Robbery Unfolds ([09:34] – [15:32])

   • Investigating the Scene: Upon reaching the abandoned stagecoach, Dillon deduces the gang’s tactics—shooting the lead horse to cause a runaway. They discover the lifeless bodies of the driver, guard, and a mysterious woman, Helen Ford.

     • Matt Dillon: “They shot the lead horse. It’s an old trick. [10:34]”
     • Chester: “There’s a carpet bag of some kind inside the stage here. [11:32]”

   • Encounter with Helen Ford: As they search for survivors, Dillon and Chester find Helen Ford, gravely wounded. Through their interaction, listeners learn about the gang’s brutal methods and Helen’s connection to Dillon’s past.

     • Helen Ford: “I pleaded with them. I begged them to let me go... [14:36]”

3. Confronting the Outlaws ([17:14] – [25:56])

   • Strategizing the Arrests: Determined to apprehend the Pueblo Gang, Dillon and Chester strategize their next moves. They track the gang members to local establishments, leading to tense confrontations.

     • Matt Dillon: “I could have stopped it before it happened. Man shouldn’t be jailed on suspicion. [26:14]”

   • The Barber Shop Ambush: Dillon cleverly captures Ed Parks at a barbershop by exploiting the element of surprise, resulting in his arrest.

     • Matt Dillon: “Gentlemen, you’re under arrest for murder. [22:37]”

   • Final Showdown with Chuck Evans: The climax unfolds as Dillon confronts Chuck Evans, leading to a dramatic shootout where Evans meets his end, ensuring justice for Helen Ford and the stolen stagecoach cargo.

     • Matt Dillon: “Now, you talk too much. See you around, boys. [05:59]”
     • Chuck Evans: “I'll kill you, Dylan, so help me. [25:24]”

4. Resolution and Reflection ([25:52] – [26:37])

   • Justice Served: With the Pueblo Gang dismantled, Dillon reflects on the necessity of his tough decisions, recognizing the blurred lines between suspicion and certainty in law enforcement.

     • Chester: “It’s the kind of a chance a lawman has to take. [26:26]”

   • Honoring Helen: Concluding the episode, Dillon contemplates organizing a service for Helen Ford, underscoring the personal cost of his duty.

     • Matt Dillon: “In the morning I’m gonna talk to the preacher about holding a service for Helen. [26:37]”

Notable Quotes

• Matt Dillon: “I could have stopped it before it happened. Man shouldn’t be jailed on suspicion. [26:14]”
• Chester: “Same as you do, Chester. That’s right. Out to meet that stage. [08:10]”
• Helen Ford: “I pleaded with them. I begged them to let me go... [14:36]”

Insights and Themes

This episode delves into themes of justice, duty, and the moral complexities faced by lawmen in the Wild West. Marshal Dillon's unwavering commitment to maintaining order is juxtaposed with the ruthless efficiency of the Pueblo Gang. The narrative underscores the personal sacrifices inherent in law enforcement, as Dillon grapples with the loss of Helen Ford and the burden of making life-and-death decisions.

Conclusion

Trojan War | Gunsmoke (01-03-60) masterfully encapsulates the essence of classic Western dramas, blending intense action with deep character development. Andrew Rines' meticulous digital restoration enhances the listening experience, making it accessible and engaging for both longtime fans and newcomers. As Matt Dillon restores peace to Dodge City, listeners are reminded of the enduring allure of frontier justice and the timeless stories that continue to captivate audiences.

About the Podcast

Old Time Radio Westerns, hosted by Andrew Rines, celebrates the legendary radio dramas of the Wild West era. Specializing in digital restoration, the podcast revives classics like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger, offering rich audio experiences that honor the legacy of these timeless tales.

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Transcript

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[Matt Dillon]

Pretty cold morning, eh, miss?

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I'm ready for spring, Chester. The tail end of winter always gets on my nerves.

[Matt Dillon]

I shouldn't hurt it. Belong now. Worst of it, bound to be over.

[Andrew Rines]

I sure hope so. Let's try. Delmonico's here.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm always ready to eat. Well, look, Kitty, we've got company.

[Andrew Rines]

Morning, Ma. Hello, Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

Doc, how about joining us?

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, all right. Thank you.

[Matt Dillon]

Gracious, I could eat a bear, feet and all. In here, that's probably what you get. Well, you're up early this morning, Matt. Most of the times you don't even start breathing before noon.

[Andrew Rines]

It's too cold to sleep, Doc. A jail stove always burns itself out around 5:00. And from then on.

[Matt Dillon]

What is it, Matt?

[Andrew Rines]

Those three men sitting at that second table from the window there.

[Matt Dillon]

What about them?

[Andrew Rines]

They call themselves the Pueblo Gang. Kitty ran into them about four years ago out in Arizona Territory. I never heard of them coming this far east before, though.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you want some help?

[Andrew Rines]

No. Sit tight, Chester. I'll be right back. All right. It's the Parks brothers, isn't it? Ed and Rio and Chuck Evans. Well, what about it? Easy, Rio. Easy. Dylan, our food's getting cold. You got something on your mind or not? No, nothing important, Rio. I figure it's quite an honor to have the Pueblo gang in town. I just thought I'd drop over and tell you how I felt, that's all. And how do you feel? Well, that depends, Ed. You boys here on business? Our pleasure. Does it make a difference, Mark?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, it makes a difference. I know your reputation. West of here, half the stage holdups in the last five years from Colorado to the California border can be laid right to your door. But as far as I know, you're clean in Dodge City so far. All right, you just keep it that way. But you make one move here and your time's up, right? Then you're short. And I'll take you. All three of you. You understand? Sure, we understand. We'll think it over, Dylan, let you know what we. Oh, you talk too much. See you around, boys. You can put that gun away now, Chester. Yes, sir.

[Matt Dillon]

I was just gonna be ready in case. Math. Those men were in the Long Branch last night. They're bullies and they're mean.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I know.

[Matt Dillon]

What you going to do, Mr. Dylan? Run them out of town?

[Andrew Rines]

Not unless they give me some reason to trust you.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

But the law doesn't say you can hang a man because he might steal a horse. Let's forget it. Neat. Hu.

[Matt Dillon]

Train about ready to pull out? It looks like.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, it's on time. It's 3:00.

[Matt Dillon]

Be in St. Louis tomorrow night and Chicago the next day.

[Andrew Rines]

That is, if the engine holds up.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, they don't break down much anymore. They're getting them worked out. Folks are pretty dependable.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I guess so.

[Matt Dillon]

Mister, don't you ever get a hankering to take a trip back East? See how things have maybe changed?

[Andrew Rines]

Ah, not me, Chester. I've been on the frontier too long. I'd be lost back there. I wouldn't know how to act.

[Matt Dillon]

Reckon a man could get his rope kinked over which fork to use or.

[Andrew Rines]

Hello, Will. What are you doing down here? Watching your competition pull out?

[Matt Dillon]

Ah, there'll be a stagecoach running for a long time to come yet. Railroad's not bothering me any.

[Andrew Rines]

I'm glad to hear it.

[Matt Dillon]

Something else is, though, Marshall. The stage from Buckeye is more than two hours overdue. I'm getting a little worried.

[Andrew Rines]

Oh? Why? It's usually late, isn't it?

[Matt Dillon]

Not on this particular day of the month, Marshall.

[Andrew Rines]

Oh, why today in particular?

[Matt Dillon]

Gold dust. This is the day. Those placer mines out there always ship their cleanup. Now, Charlie's never missed getting it here at 3 o'clock on time for the eastbound train.

[Andrew Rines]

Not once. Who's riding the shotgun?

[Matt Dillon]

Houston Jack?

[Andrew Rines]

He's a good man. I doubt if there's any cause to worry, Will.

[Matt Dillon]

That shipment runs 80 or $100,000 sometimes, Marshall. It's never been late before.

[Andrew Rines]

Well, Charlie will probably roll in any minute now.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I hope you're right. See you later, Marshall.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. So long, Will.

[Matt Dillon]

What do you think, Mr. Dillon?

[Andrew Rines]

Same as you do, Chester. That's right. Out to meet that stage.

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[Matt Dillon]

I still think I heard a horse went in, Mr. Dillon.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I thought I heard it too.

[Matt Dillon]

We must be an hour and a half from town. The way the stage runs, it sure is late, all right.

[Andrew Rines]

I hope late is all it is, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

There. There it is again.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. Came from that draw over there. Somewhere around that sumac thicket. Come.

[Matt Dillon]

Wheel tracks leading off the trail.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. Chester, there's the stage.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't see no sign of life.

[Andrew Rines]

Let's take a look.

[Matt Dillon]

Tracks all around. Must have been three or four horses here.

[Andrew Rines]

Three. The way I'm figuring it, I'll lay any odds you want that this is some of the.

[Matt Dillon]

That's Houston Jack.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. Shot in the back of the head. They didn't take any chances. They must have ridden up behind the stage and fired without any warning. That's probably what spooked the horses and started the runaway. Yeah, they shot the lead horse. It's an old trick.

[Matt Dillon]

Charlie's still up there on the box, Mr. Doane. They got him, too.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Here's the strong box. Been forced open. It's empty.

[Andrew Rines]

That's the same way they used to work it out west. Shoot the guard in the back, let the team run until they're far enough off the trail, then kill the lead horse to stop them.

[Matt Dillon]

You mean the Pueblo gang?

[Andrew Rines]

Sure. Who else? Justin. Good thing there weren't any passengers there that got the same treatment.

[Matt Dillon]

Mr. Jones. I think there was some passengers. One at least, huh? There's a carpet bag of some kind inside the stage here.

[Andrew Rines]

Let's have a look. The only bodies are the guards and the drivers.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe one of the gang was riding as a passenger.

[Andrew Rines]

Uh oh.

[Matt Dillon]

What's the matter, Mr. Doane?

[Andrew Rines]

That stuff in the carpet bag belongs to a woman.

[Matt Dillon]

But there's no woman here.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I know.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, then they. They must have taken her.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. All right. Come on, Chester. Let's try to pick up their trail.

[Matt Dillon]

It just ain't no use going any farther, Mr. Dillon. It's too dark to tell what we're doing.

[Andrew Rines]

I think we're heading toward the river here. Let's just take a look through these willows, and if we don't find anything, then we can ride on back to town.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

You know, Chester, I still keep getting a faint whiff of wood smoke from somewhere.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I sure do wish we could find fire. Getting colder in the hinges.

[Andrew Rines]

Wait a minute. Look over there.

[Matt Dillon]

I swear it's fire, all right. Yeah, what's left of one. Ms. Dillon, you suppose they're still there?

[Andrew Rines]

I don't know. There's nothing moving, no signs of life.

[Matt Dillon]

They couldn't have left too long ago. That fire would have burnt itself out. I say we're too late. Mr. Don, I think they've gone.

[Andrew Rines]

Looks that way, all right. Yeah. A half hour or an hour ago. Made a fast camp. Stay long enough to warm up.

[Matt Dillon]

What was that?

[Andrew Rines]

I don't know. Here. Over here. Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Help me. Help me, please.

[Andrew Rines]

Chester, throw some brush on that fire, huh? Yes, sir, Miss. It's all right. It'll be all right now, Miss.

[Matt Dillon]

Three of them. Robbed the stage. Killed the driver and the guard. Brought me with him. Anything I can do, Mr. Dun?

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, I got some light over here. Chester, grab one of those branches that caught fire. Bring it over here.

[Matt Dillon]

That's right.

[Andrew Rines]

What you say? Take it easy now, man. It's gonna be all right.

[Matt Dillon]

I pleaded with them. I begged them to let me go. This helping, Ms. Dillon?

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. Hold it. Over here. Not closer.

[Matt Dillon]

Helen. But they wouldn't. They wouldn't let me go.

[Andrew Rines]

Helen. Ford.

[Matt Dillon]

When they left, they. They drew their guns and shot me.

[Andrew Rines]

Now you just take it easy.

[Matt Dillon]

They shot me.

[Andrew Rines]

Helen. Do. Do you know who they were? Helen? Can you hear me?

[Matt Dillon]

One. One named Rio. One called Chuck.

[Andrew Rines]

They.

[Matt Dillon]

They sat down. Their horses shot me. And they laughed. She's in awful bad shape, Mr. Doom. Couldn't we get her in the dock? Laughed. But it didn't matter. Not then. Not then, huh? I guess it's too late now.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. It's too late.

[Matt Dillon]

You. You knew her, Ms. D. Yeah, a.

[Andrew Rines]

Long time ago, Chester. And things happen the way they do. Later she married Bill Ford, went on out to Colorado. It was a long time ago. Didn't expect I'd ever see her again.

[Matt Dillon]

It's a bad thing.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. But I'm gonna see them hang for foreign.

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[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

They could have pulled out, of course, but out of lay odds they came straight back to town.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, it won't take long to find out.

[Andrew Rines]

Who's that?

[Matt Dillon]

Who is it?

[Andrew Rines]

Matt Dillon. Is that you, Moss?

[Matt Dillon]

Sure is, Marshall. Yes. Let me get a lantern lit there. Just fixing to lock up the stable and go over and grab myself a bite to eat. Got a fire going back in the office, Marshall. Come on back and set us fell.

[Andrew Rines]

I'd like to, Marsh, but we haven't got time. I'm looking for some horses.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I got it, Marshall. You want to buy, trade or hire?

[Andrew Rines]

Just look, Moss. There are three fellas staying over at the Dodge house. Been there about a week. Ed and Rio Parks and Chuck Evans. Are they keeping their horses here?

[Matt Dillon]

They sure are. Right back here. And if I ever saw a rumination of good horse flesh, this is it. Take a look there. That one belongs to the oldest Parks boy, Ed. The one next to it is rio's Abandon Road. Mr. Dunn. Aben Road. A planet.

[Andrew Rines]

What time do they come in, Moss?

[Matt Dillon]

About an hour ago, more or less. Gone since forenoon and just came back a little while ago. Look at that horse. Been rubbed down twice and he's still wet.

[Andrew Rines]

I didn't say where they'd been.

[Matt Dillon]

Did they mast them? They ain't the talking kind. They just left their horses and went over to the hotel. Wherever they was though, they must have been riding like the devil himself was chasing them.

[Andrew Rines]

Maybe he was. Well, thanks, Moss.

[Matt Dillon]

Sure, Marshall. Good night.

[Andrew Rines]

Good night. I guess there's not much doubt about it, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, sure, it was him all right.

[Andrew Rines]

I could have stopped it before it happened. Man shouldn't be jailed on suspicion. I figured just because he might do something wrong.

[Matt Dillon]

Everybody has to play it the way he sees it.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, only sometimes you see it a lot plainer afterwards.

[Matt Dillon]

What are we going to do, Mr. Dillon?

[Andrew Rines]

Go get him.

[Matt Dillon]

Ready.

[Andrew Rines]

We start looking long branch. And one thing, Chester, before we go in. Leave the play on this one to me.

[Matt Dillon]

Just keep me covered, that's all, Mr. Don. What? What was her name before she was married, Mr. Don?

[Andrew Rines]

Marlo. Helen Marlo. All right, let's go.

[Matt Dillon]

A real dull evening up until now.

[Andrew Rines]

How are you, Matt?

[Matt Dillon]

Jessica Chrome's kitty Kitty.

[Andrew Rines]

I'm looking for the Pueblo gang. Have any of them been in here?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, one of them's here now. Real park. He's over there at the feral table.

[Andrew Rines]

Oh. Oh, yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, what's wrong? Matt, what happened?

[Andrew Rines]

They held up the buckeye stage, killed Charlie and Houston Jack and a passenger, woman, Helen Ford.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, no.

[Andrew Rines]

I'll see you later. Ah. There's 500 there. 500 says I got the card. You gonna cover me or not? What's the matter? Y'all a bunch of pikers? Maybe they haven't been out robbing stagecoaches. Rio, what do you mean by that? Maybe they don't make their living by killing women. Dylan, a man can get in trouble shooting off his mouth that way. You're already in trouble. All right, boys. Rio's checking in his hand. The game's over. You can slide off the end of the table over there. Rio, you're under arrest for murder. I don't know what you're talking about. Murder. And you're gonna hang for it. Now, where are the other two? Go and find him if you want them. I'm going to as soon as I finish with you. I said you're under arrest, Rio. Now get your hands up. Supposing I don't. You're not gonna make any play. You don't have the guts. Shooting a man in the back is more in your line. Or killing a woman. Now get your hands up. That's better. All right, Chester, get his gun.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

All right, let's go. I still got two men to find.

[Matt Dillon]

It's getting colder, Mr. Dillon.

[Andrew Rines]

As clear as a bell, though. Look at that moon.

[Matt Dillon]

Where you reckon they are? We've been in nearly every saloon on Front Street.

[Andrew Rines]

I don't know, Chester, but wherever they are, we'll find them.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe the other two won't be took as easy as Rio was.

[Andrew Rines]

It's up to them. They want to surrender. They can never shot a man with his hands up. Wait a minute. Chester and Ben's Barber Shop. That man, he's shaving.

[Matt Dillon]

It's kind of hard to tell with all that lather.

[Andrew Rines]

That's Ed Parks. Come on.

[Matt Dillon]

There's just him and Ben in the shop. Wonder where Chuck Evans is.

[Andrew Rines]

Worry about him later. Just help himself to seat. Gentlemen, be ready for you just soon over. Evening, Marshall. Ben. I didn't know you were in the habit of shaving outlaws. Well, now, maybe you're mistaken, Marshall. Now, just have a seat. No, I recognize him all right. Let's add Parks. Yeah. Looks like you got the advantage of me, Dillon. Oh, we can't have. Then wipe the lather off his face, Ben. Yes, sir. Sure thing, Marshall. Just a second now, Mr.

[Matt Dillon]

Parks.

[Andrew Rines]

There there you are. Too bad you have to leave that shave half finished, Ben. But they'll give you a free one just before they hang him. What are you talking about, Dylan? Now, gentlemen, you're under arrest for murder. Ed, you got your hands up? Your brother's waiting for you at the jail.

[Matt Dillon]

You arrested real.

[Andrew Rines]

What about your hands, Ed? Are you gonna put them up? No. Dirty tin heart's gonna make us. Well, that was a pretty fast move for a barber, Ben. Hell, I knew he had a gun under the towel, Marshal. Of course, I couldn't do anything about it, you know. Oh, thank you, Ben. And if you'll send the bill for your shaving mug to the stage company, they'll probably take care of it. Yes, sir. Marshall. All right, Chester, spill some water on him. I want him to walk to jail.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll bet Chuck Evans got clean away, Mr. Young. The word must have got to him.

[Andrew Rines]

Well, he had to do it awful fast. The clerk said he checked out of the hotel less than 10 minutes ago. Moss. That light must hurt his eyes. He never keeps a lantern burning.

[Matt Dillon]

Afraid of fire, maybe.

[Andrew Rines]

Moss, are you there?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. What's wrong? Who is it?

[Andrew Rines]

It's Matt Dillon. Strike a light, will ya? A man could fall over something in this stable and break his neck.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, all right. Don't get excited. Used to it myself, just where everything is. Don't see any point in wasting oil when I. Now, what's on your mind, Marshall?

[Andrew Rines]

Chuck Evans. Is his horse still here?

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, indeed, it most certainly is. As a matter of fact, he's back there saddling up right now.

[Andrew Rines]

Good.

[Matt Dillon]

I told him it seemed like a fool time tonight to start out on a trip, but he can't reason with anybody that treats horses the way that bunch does.

[Andrew Rines]

I guess not. Mark, answer him.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, what is it? There's a half back here, will you?

[Andrew Rines]

I'll tell him.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, all right, I'm coming. What's this all about, Martin?

[Andrew Rines]

Nothing to get yourself worked up about. Just stay right here and stay out of the way. Come on, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, you. He's got a lantern back there installed.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah. You were right about one thing. He's trying to leave.

[Matt Dillon]

Give me a hand for this, Martha.

[Andrew Rines]

I can't seem to get you going somewhere, Chuck?

[Matt Dillon]

Now look, Dylan, you got nothing on me and I'll lay you off.

[Andrew Rines]

The Parks boys are in jail.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know anything about it. Dylan, you can't prove a thing. And you can't shoot me. I'm not even wearing a gun. Hanging there on the saddle.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, So I see.

[Matt Dillon]

Now the other boys did something.

[Andrew Rines]

I don't know anything about it. You're a liar, Chuck. And you're a coward.

[Matt Dillon]

You got no call to talk like.

[Andrew Rines]

Shut up. You're under arrest. Chester, get his gun off the saddle.

[Matt Dillon]

Go down, Mr. Dillon. He's got another gun. I'll kill you, Dylan, so help me.

[Andrew Rines]

Well, I guess that does it. Chester. Let's go.

[Matt Dillon]

What was it, Marshall?

[Andrew Rines]

What happened? Evans is dead. The Parks boys are gonna hang. You're short three customers, Moss.

[Matt Dillon]

Who's gonna pay the stable bill?

[Andrew Rines]

Hell, you got their horses, Sell em.

[Matt Dillon]

I never thought of that. Well, it served them right. Anybody who'd treat a horse the way that. Guess it's over, Mr. Jones.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, it's over.

[Matt Dillon]

And it sits as well. This country will be a lot better off with them dead than alive.

[Andrew Rines]

I guess so.

[Matt Dillon]

Even the moon looks brighter now. You're still thinking you should have jailed them on suspicion, ain't you?

[Andrew Rines]

I'd have half a dodge in jail if I started that. No, Chester. It's the kind of a chance a lawman has to take.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

Whether he likes it or not.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Andrew Rines]

And I'm not liking it much right now. In the morning I'm gonna talk to the preacher about holding a service for Helen. That's all I can do for her. Right.

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