Cottonmouth (2025) Movie Script
1
Now Father,
I'd be remiss
if I didn't say a few words.
Out on the trail,
Ed and I were strangers
sleeping cold nights on nothing
but a blanket of cow dung.
Ed knew everything.
He took me under his wing.
Now I've seen this man
fight off wolves.
I've seen him nurse calves
back to strength
when we didn't think
they had a fighting chance.
And well that's 'cause
this man right here,
Ed, had a big heart.
I demand admittance.
Ed Dantes,
we are here to arrest you.
Now, now there must be
some sort of a mistake.
There is no mistake. Ah!
Y'all look beautiful
tonight, by the way.
-Now hold on a second.
-Now listen.
This man is not
who he says he is.
His real name
is Mr. Bill Gatlin.
-Gatlin?
-Uh-uh. I have
a bounty confirmed
by the Pinkerton's Agency.
Hold on. Lemme see that.
-Stop!
-Now, just stop struggling.
He can plead
his case in court, sweetie.
I promise.
-Sophia!
-No.
I'll come back.
Ed!
Don't give us
any trouble, Gatlin.
-Come on now.
-Sophia!
I'll come back.
You never really know
who someone is.
I will get
to the bottom of this.
I promise you that.
Ah!
Ah boy.
That water tastes good.
Real good.
Hey, don't get
any ideas now, okay?
Come on. baby.
Well, will I see a judge?
Oh yeah, there it is.
Billy...
when are you going
to take me to the judge?
Come on, Billy. You know me.
Don't you see Eddie?
I am the hammer.
Out here,
the Marshalls do not roam.
Those that pay get their way.
I bet like--
like most cattle fellas,
you probably started out
as a 13-year-old butt boy...
worked your way to the top, huh?
-Please.
-Now past ripe age,
a grown man
and not a penny to his name.
Not worth it right now.
You son of a bitch.
Goddamn it, my horse.
Now you know
it's only 15 for cadavers.
He's just resting.
Come here, honey. Ah!
Ah!
-So, who he is?
-Eddie.
You know this is
Dr. Victor Kane.
He's a true innovator
in human reform.
Reform?
Yeah.
Anybody gonna be missing him?
No. Not this one.
All right.
Well, y'all have fun.
Well, either get up,
boy, or lick my boots.
Oh Lord.
Hmm.
Who are you?
You play five card draw?
I know the hands.
Knowing the hands ain't playing.
Where did you get
these cards?
I used blood to draw
the diamonds and the hearts.
And the spades and the clubs?
What's your bet?
Well, you dealt your hand
from the bottom.
What are you gonna do?
Fetch your sheriff?
Let me guess.
You're an innocent man.
Damn right I am.
Well... regale the tale, amigo.
Start from the beginning.
We got nothing but time.
There's a saloon
in the town of Ingalls.
A De-Leon, an oasis
for weary travelers.
But if the De-Leon is an oasis,
my Sophia is the water.
Her mother Valentina
snagged a plot in the land race.
Those two women built the only
house of elegance from mud.
Stop it.
It wasn't easy though.
-It had to be tough.
-Get out.
Mama? Mama? Mama. Mama.
I just finished my last drive.
I was getting married, so,
my friend, Frank, and I
rode to the town of Ingalls
for the ceremony.
You cheat!
Yeah Dantes.
Where have you been?
You said stick to the road.
Ooh. No, I didn't.
I said you stick to the road.
All's fair in love and war, Ed.
Yes sir!
Remember, this is
a classy joint.
Oh, I got class,
I mean, they're singers
not whores.
Well, if they're singing
for pennies,
imagine what they would do
for a dollar.
When the wedding bells
were ringing
On a moonlit night
The church was decorated
All within was
gay and bright
Her mama had...
Billy Dunn's Inn was
the closest lodging
to the saloon.
A man could board there, gamble,
drink till your heart's content
and even bed
the working girls, if you want.
Wasn't my scene though,
but Frank took to it
like a bead of honey.
Amigo, you are on the precipice
of making
a very difficult decision.
Which one of these ladies
would you like to bed,
Ed?
You have some fun.
Don't be late for my wedding.
And this is your buddy?
Hmm. Keep going.
Yoo-hoo!
Ladies and gentlemen,
the Dunn Inn's latest trophy,
George Bitter Creek Newcomb.
I bagged him today.
Billy fancied himself
a part-time bounty hunter.
Two dollars for a photograph.
I, my friend, will take two,
one for me
and one for my friend.
A souvenir as your last night
as a free man.
All right now. Have we met?
The name is Ferrin.
Gimme that all time attention
Gimme that...
-I am thrilled for you.
There is a lot of potential
at that saloon
and those kittens.
They could use the help.
Could be a nice attraction
at your saloon.
Well, you'll have to talk
to Valentina about that.
Of course.
Now get in there.
It's your turn. Come on.
Not with the body.
Very well. Very well.
Here we are.
Let's see if you can
outshine them, huh?
That's gonna be dirty.
Darn it.
Water!
-I can't take this.
-All right.
-Gentlemen.
-He's dead now for sure.
-Yes, he is
-Billy Dunn?
He is the one.
He framed me,
barged in on my nuptials
and claimed I was wanted
under the name Gatlin.
Gatlin.
That's right.
Oh, I knew a Gatlin,
tall eastern dandy type.
A real con man.
Type to carry a
.32 in his pocket.
Hustled cards
all over the territory.
He say he is always had
a one-eyed jack up his sleeve.
You snotty little sharper.
Liquors, lies, and ladies,
that's his world.
Some advice
for a happy marriage,
keeps scum like him
away from her.
You knew him?
Oh, I knew him as a man
not to play cards with.
Wait a minute...
do you-- do you see
what's going on here?
You got the saloon,
you got the inn,
you got a great woman.
I can assure you
I am a scoundrel.
No, we are talking
a fine claim, man.
Sophia will be the first
real family I've ever had.
This woman, a saloon, this land
it's everything I want.
Yeah.
You got a nice setup here, Ed.
Thanks again for being here.
I am going to go for round two.
Easy now.
-Why don't you fetch me a drink?
-Mm.
Did you enjoy
your trip to the saloon?
Yes.
And Sophia,
she is the most incredible
woman I have ever seen.
Makes me wonder, how did
she end up with a putz?
Now wait a minute here.
-I thought Ed was your friend.
-Yeah.
Yeah, Ed is my friend,
but I've always viewed him
to be somewhat of a stiff.
-Ah!
-Now one thing's for certain.
He does not deserve
a dime piece like Sophia.
Now I got a good mind
to stick around
after the wedding
just to make sure she's
fully as satisfied.
Hmm.
Now that one...
that one can go all night.
I know.
She's my sister.
It's okay.
I'm a businessman first
and a brother second.
And you run
a very fine business, Mr. Dunn.
Oh, well thank you.
It seems like
the cattle business
-is treating you quite well.
-Well, I have--
-Hmm?
-Hmm.
Truth be told, I made
more money in cards.
It is just funny because
I dabble in other trades myself.
-You do?
-I do.
-Such as civil arrest, you know?
-Mm-hmm.
-Bounties?
-Mm.
Hmm.
You've heard of
the Pinkerton's Agency?
Uh-oh!
You have. I can tell you have.
Well, I subscribe
to their catalog
to receive updates
on criminals at large.
Take a look
at these photographs.
Look at this.
You know there's always the
big toads in the puddle.
You know what I mean?
Your Robert Leroy Parkers
and Harry Longabaughs.
Now they are Wyoming criminals.
But my, you'd be
surprised how many
he takes to the territory
for a fresh hole in the wall.
I'll make 5,000
off of Bittercreek.
Yeah.
Well, you are
a very wealthy man, Mr. Dunn.
I am blessed. I am.
Well then, how about this one?
Bill Gatlin...
six feet, two inches tall,
black hair, blue eyes.
Three-hundred-dollar reward?
Nuh-uh. No.
Dal may look like a halfwit,
but he has a real good shot.
Ferrin? What is that? Irish?
I'm just kidding.
I know you don't
know that.
Hey, should we drop
pretenses now, Mr. Gatlin?
Hmm?
-If you insist.
-Very well then.
We get a lot of your
types around here.
I mean, I am happy
to oblige safe harbor for you.
Don't get me wrong.
But you just--
You need to meet
the going rate, okay?
Mm? Mm? Mm?
Hmm.
Now there is a lot more
than $300 in that bag.
You can stay
as long as you'd like.
Now I have a question for you.
I see it.
What is it?
If $300 buys you safe harbor,
what's the going rate
to make someone... disappear?
You are a velvet deer,
Mr. Gatlin. I know.
Call me Frank.
Very well. Frank.
Grief can be expensive, so...
Grief can be expensive?
Mm.
However... grief can also be
a very powerful aphrodisiac.
Frank, set me up.
It's okay son.
We've all been made fools of
at some point in our lives.
It looks like our talk has
awakened new passion in you.
Vengeance.
Well, well, well.
Look at two of you boys,
nestled up like
a couple of pigs in a pen.
Come on. Get up.
Just do what he says.
Backs to the bars, boys.
Get them shirts up now.
Let me get a deep breath here.
The fuck you been smoking son?
Shit. Deep breath, son.
Deep breath.
That's what I call
some good vitals.
All right. Here we go.
Got some medicine for you.
Get your shirt down, boy.
You boys behave now.
Listen, we got a minute
before this kicks in.
Whatever you do,
try not to eat the slob.
There's something in that
stuff that makes you weak.
-Yeah.
-Hold it in your mouth
or try to throw it up.
Just don't eat it.
-Okay.
-Okay.
You gotta survive.
-What's your name?
-Ed.
I'm Abe.
Yeah,
they smell the blood.
You know,
some folks think that
vultures is a bad omen.
I think they're
a noble creature, don't you?
I mean they feed
on the dead but they don't kill.
Not like us.
We kill to eat.
Don't we, Ed?
Knock, knock.
Hello, Norman.
Don't you look right as ever.
Sure am glad to see
the snakes didn't get you.
You know, sometimes
they seek the warmth
on these cool nights,
but they don't tend
to be aggressive
unless you box 'em in.
Welcome home, Ed.
No.
Wow.
Well, well, well.
Look at that beautiful marbling.
You ready for some
exercise, Norm?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
-Norm. Norm.
Don't beg. It's bad for him.
He'll catch me.
We're gonna give you
a head start.
Go!
Yep. Me and Duncan here,
we met back
in the buffalo trade.
In my youth, buffalo used
to roll by by the hundreds.
Delicious meat.
Really fucking stupid though.
Ain't that the truth?
And crows can make 'em jump
off cliffs by the hundreds.
Didn't make this some
good sport, did it?
Duncan's the best hunter
I ever met.
He can hunt a bird on the wing.
I mean, going after
Norm ain't much sport,
but he don't care.
-Oh God.
-God?
God was never in Redland.
See you, Ed.
-Help me!
Now look, this bank note,
look at it,
was found in Ed's saddleback.
And that's not all.
When I refused his bribe.
Look at this now.
He nearly strangled
the life outta me.
You see that?
I am lucky to be alive.
Isn't that right?
He has deceived all of you.
I took no pleasure
in the lethality
of my self-defense.
-That's all.
-You murderer! Murderer!
-You murderer! You asshole!
-It's okay. I understand.
Just-- Just-- Just--
Let go, scream.
I knew him!
I knew him.
Sophia, I share your grief.
I know.
Eat it.
I am sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
You don't deserve this.
Cleaning day.
Ed, your nourishment
is our priority.
Best you enjoy this
beautiful moment of hygiene.
Every once in a while,
I make sure you're
clean and shorn.
Shave?
I'm just fucking with you.
Hey, don't gimme
no trouble.
Clean him up and throw him
back in his cage.
Happy days, Ed.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Wanna play dice?
You done?
I wanna--
We gotta get outta here, man.
Relax.
Just kidding about the dice.
Why won't they just kill us now?
You don't know?
They're fattening us up.
For what?
Victor and Duncan
are eating the prisoners.
Duncan likes to hunt 'em
and Victor gets off on it.
No, no.
I've seen them do it.
That's right.
Oh, how the hell
did I end up here?
You-- You trusted the wrong man.
I've had about
enough of your lip.
Faithful are the wounds
of a friend.
When the hell are you gonna
get control of that saloon?
The girl is still grieving.
-I need more time.
-No!
If Sophia will
not take the bait,
you work on the old bet.
You got that?
Stop screwing her
and start screwing them.
Next time use the knocker.
Now I'm gonna use your knockers.
Knock, knock.
Backs to the bars, boys.
You know the drill.
Deep breaths in.
Well, now you fit as a fiddle.
All right.
Sleepy time, fellas.
Get that shirt down, son.
You know, come think of it.
I'm gonna feed you boys twice
a day for the next month.
Scrappy fellas like yourself,
well, you just need
your fuel, don't you?
Till we meet again.
Till we meet again.
Till we meet again
Easy.
When the moment comes to strike,
we will strike hard.
So help me God,
we're gonna strike.
Duncan, he's gonna be
our biggest obstacle,
'cause even if we break out,
he's got the skills
to track us down.
If you wanna win,
you gotta play the player.
You boys behave now.
You got any stones
with the reach of your box?
Stones? Yes, I think so.
Okay. Hide them in mud.
They'll mistake it for stool.
And when they come
to clean us, you give 'em to me.
Well done.
Backs to the bars, boys.
Duncan keeps the pouch
to the back on his belt.
Inside that pouch...
...there's a nail he uses
to tamp down on his smoke.
We gotta get our hands
on that nail.
Did you get the nail?
Where's the nail?
All right. Get back.
-Looks leaner
than he did before.
How's that possible?
Been feeding him
two times a day.
Well, double it.
You sneaky little--
You know Goliath was
killed with just one stone.
You got the nail?
Yes, but it's too large
for the lock on the box.
Well, let's give it a try.
Abe, what did they do?
Leave it. Trying to air it out.
It's too big.
I think I can whittle
it down in the box.
They cut you open.
They took a chunk of my liver
and ate it in front of me.
Easy.
Be patient. Don't do that.
Listen, how many times
must I tell you, patience?
Be patient.
This is a slow play, Ed.
The patient man
is a dangerous man.
Mama, Frank here has a--
a business proposition.
Ma'am, I would like to help...
not just behind the bar
but with some expenses.
I've noticed
the piano needs tuning
and there's
other renovations that
I would be willing to invest in.
Mama, are you okay?
She needs more medicine.
I'll get it.
I've seen you,
you're an easy head
with Billy Dunn.
I don't want your filthy money.
I want you to stay
away from my daughter.
Valentina, respectfully,
I think you misunderstand.
You've been trying to butter up
Sophia to get my saloon.
Well, you will never have
my saloon or Sophia.
When I marry her...
I will have both.
Over my dead body.
As you wish.
Rest easy now.
Mama!
Oh Sophia, it's happened.
Mama!
Victor!
Look at this.
A Cottonmouth.
He should survive.
Clean him up as usual.
Check back on him in a week.
You know its venom is
never gonna leave you.
Yeah.
It's time to play our hand.
You may want
to get the fire started.
Harvest some of Ed
before his flesh starts to rot.
All right, fellas.
You know the drill.
Backs to the bars.
Get your shirt up son.
Well, all righty.
All right.
Show me that neck.
Come on!
Grab the key!
Stick him.
Stick him like a pig that he is.
If we get outta here
fast enough,
we can make it through this.
Shake him!
Shake him!
Come on!
Hey, come this way.
Over here. Watch it.
Come out now...
and I'll make it easy on you.
Hey.
Abe.
We're free.
Listen to me.
Vengeance is a bitter tea.
Don't drink it if you
ain't got the stomach.
Abe. Abe...
I'm guessing
there's a story here.
Who the hell are you?
I heard the shots,
saw the smoke.
I can see there's no
beans in that pot, fella.
Besides I got my man on ya.
What man?
Chacko.
Chacko here can shoot
the dick off a field mouse.
Where am I?
Cherokee Nation,
about an hour's
ride from Tahlequah.
Listen, I'd love to
stay and chitchat,
but we're caught
in a bit of a snafu.
We had a job go sour.
Now a posse has
my associate tied up
about 100 paces that away.
We're outnumbered
and in a time crunch.
So, I'll cut to it.
You either work with us
or against us.
I'm looking for a job.
You do seem like
a capable fella.
I'll fight for you
for one of them horses.
You fight with us,
you keep the horse.
Hell, he dies with us,
give him some gold.
What's your name?
Rather not say, huh?
Hey, you get bit?
Cottonmouth.
Well, that's what we'll
call you... Cottonmouth.
Now, ain't that colorful?
My friends call me Butch.
Chacko get him
one of them horses set up.
Should probably find a place to
stash that loop
before this negotiation.
I got a feeling they're
not gonna be real friendly.
Looks like they picked up
a straggler.
Who's your friend Harry?
Hell if I know.
Speak up, you little wheezer.
You know I can't hear
out of this ear.
Who that?
If I would hide, too cold
Shut him up, Rooster.
He's giving us away.
Rooster.
-Let 'em know we're here.
-They close?
Yep, they're pretty close.
Bring us the loot
and we'll let Harry go.
Now I planned this job
for six months, Cook.
How about we take
our cuts and let bygones be.
We did all the work, Butch.
I don't understand
his management fee.
We had a contract, Cook.
What contract?
Well, we shook on the terms.
That ain't no contract.
Come on man. We're thieves.
That's the kind of deal we do.
They shot Rooster.
-Rooster shot the teller.
-He wasn't listening.
They said no shooting.
-Shut up, Vernon.
I'm tired of taking orders
from that cherry picker.
You wasn't even in the fight,
you yella belly son of a bitch.
Now we know why you insisted
on waiting with the ponies.
Don't give 'em
the red sand, Butch.
They'll kill me anyhow.
Shut up, Harry.
Bring us the loot, all of it,
or get ready to bite the ground.
I guess we're doing it your way.
What's Chacko's way?
Oh, he's just gonna
kill 'em all.
-Get him.
-Yeah.
This is how you kill.
Yeah.
Yeah.
He's right behind you.
Gun's jammed. Damn it.
-Chacko!
-Butch!
Who is he?
Well, we're calling him
Cottonmouth.
He's the one that saved you.
I hate snakes.
So does he.
Back in daddy's hands.
Be still. Be still. Be still.
If you keep the wound
clean, you'll live.
-Harry?
-Hmm.
-He's awake.
-I heard.
Welcome to the Hole in the Wall.
Butch,
did he give you this?
I heard you saved
my man's life.
Where's Butch?
Amongst the willows.
He said he'd give me a horse.
You should not be riding.
Oh, I appreciate the concern.
Thanks all the same.
I gotta keep moving.
-Take this pony,
take the loop,
go wherever you go.
But you might not find
what you left behind.
But if you need
a helping hand, just reach out.
Thank you, sir.
All right.
Now who here would like
to hear my very beautiful,
very pregnant wife sing?
Come on.
Can't wait to meet you.
To the good times.
Now, where were we?
Well, hello.
Come on darling.
Can't you see I'm working?
This young girl is
looking for employment
and as the proprietor,
I am required
to test the merchandise.
I'd like to lay down in our bed.
Oh, I bet you would.
But unfortunately,
the King's chamber is occupied.
You are not exactly fit to play.
Get out.
Frank, are you coming?
Well, I shall intend to.
Now where were we?
I need thee
Oh, I need thee
Every hour, I need thee
Door is open.
I have a job if you'll take it.
Tell me, brother.
What do you need?
There's a saloon
in a road stop called Ingalls.
-Oh, we know Ingalls.
-Yes we do.
It was the hideout
for the Doolin gang
until they all got shot up.
I hold a vendetta with the men
who run the brothel there.
-As do we.
-Billy Dunn.
You know him?
Chacko used to ride
with the Doolins.
You want those fellas dead,
it ain't gonna
take much coaxing.
Death can be a kindness.
Killing a man gives him peace.
The way you kill him,
that is how you get revenge.
Joseo, can we just have
a drip of water.
I don't understand
the words you just said.
Speak English.
We got intel on
some liquor Bandidos
making moves near the Red Fork.
We got the Oklahoma side.
If you're willing to help us
block up their passage
on this side,
we'll make it worth your while.
My brother died by the drink.
Tell us where to be at.
We'll kill 'em if they come
into our territory.
Our cash was intercepted
at the Red Fork.
You mean the liquor?
I don't know.
A guy in Tulsi Town
said he got his.
Why is it only
affecting our business?
Frank loves decadence.
We vaulted his cash flow.
Next, we infiltrate
by throwing a party.
I hear your saloon is
the finest in the territory.
Isn't that you're an expert
card player?
A masquerade?
I love me a good masquerade.
Well, bring the whiskey.
I won't ever, firecracker.
They should feel the loss
of everything they've built.
I need all correspondence
from the Dunn and Ferrin saloon.
Hurry up, man.
This is an emergency.
Emergency? What's going on?
Well, there's been
a clap outbreak.
That's everything
we got from last week.
There's no whiskey. No johns.
Do something.
You've just--
you don't get your
panties in a bunch, bitch.
I'll go to the Red Fork
and investigate it myself.
Move aside.
That's no way
to address an old friend.
You the one robbing us?
I'll have the law on you.
Oh, Billy, don't you get it?
I'm the hammer.
Out here,
the marshals do not roam.
Dantes?
Get off that nag.
Now.
Don't hide behind
your horse now.
Get out where I can see you.
Law's only as good
as its weight can go.
Don't you recall?
Those who pay, get their way.
Go on, then.
Finish the job.
Chacko.
Bury him alive.
You slithering son of a bitch.
See you in hell, Billy.
You must be the Cottonmouth.
My reputation precedes me.
Coats.
Follow me.
You can give your gun
to Dal here.
Don't worry, boys.
They're safe with me.
Ooh, you look better.
When you wake,
you shall have
All the pretty little horses
Ooh, hush-a-bye
Do you see
something you like?
Frank Ferrin.
You run a fine establishment.
Well, thank you Mr. Cottonmouth.
You sir are a man
of great taste.
Sophia.
Why don't you fetch
Mr. Cottonmouth drink?
-Sure. What would you like?
-Tequila, please.
I see
you've taken a shine.
Now I'd be willing
to work out a deal
if the price was right.
You see my friend,
I am a businessman first
-and a husband second.
-Oh.
Funny how quick the weather
changes in Indian territory.
What you got there, Chacko?
Burying the booty, are we?
Hmm?
That ah, ah, ah.
Dig it up.
Play again.
Show 'em boys.
Four of a kind takes the ball.
I have a queen of spades.
Yet there appears to be one
in your hand on the same table,
What might you be implying?
That there are two queen
of spades in the same deck.
A misdeal.
Well...
...perhaps it is the deck.
Rose, why don't you
fetch us another deck
so Mr. Cottonmouth here knows
everything is all above board.
Yes, Rose, 52 cards
is preferred.
Gentlemen, might I suggest
we take a brief recess?
Yeah.
I'm gonna step outside.
Ed?
You need to leave
before it gets dangerous.
My God.
Drop that shovel. Drop it.
Billy, my God. Is that you?
Oh, Cookie.
You are a sight
for sore eyes. Oh!
Mm. You got a canteen up there.
Give me some of that.
-You all right, yeah?
-I imagine
you two have been
acquainted, huh?
Yeah, we have Mr. Dunn.
I will make sure
you are duly rewarded.
Thank you.
Kind of you, Mr. Dunn.
Now gimme that black-eyed Susan.
Uh-uh.
Chacko, old boy...
the Doolin gang runaway.
I can't say I'm not
going to enjoy this.
I will be riding
with my brothers tonight.
But you Billy Dunn, well...
you'll be sleeping
with the snakes.
Listen to you, Shakespeare.
It seems appropriate though.
Hey, let me get them boots.
Ladies, gentlemen,
a gift for Mr. Ferrin.
There is a house
in New Orleans
They call the rising sun
It's been the ruin
of many a poor boy
Oh God I know I'm one
Mr. Cottonmouth...
you my friend
never cease to amaze me.
More surprises are in store.
Please... open it.
Now that there's
a damn fine blade.
Damn fine.
Shall we see what's in mine?
What the hell is this? Hmm?
Is this some sort of a jest?
Who are you?
-No. You are--
-Dead?
Eddie's dead.
It is absurd.
Stranger than fiction.
Etta, Frank carries a .32
in his right pocket.
It's your choice, Frank.
I'll take you to Fort Smith
to confess your crimes
or you can die.
Wow. Wow, wow.
Look at you, Eddie.
Spit shined
and looking big time...
and in such company.
I know the Pinkerton
catalog by heart,
Mr. Longabaugh.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
Carl, that's him. All right.
Where's your old pal,
Mr. Cassidy?
Wait, now.
Let's get some music
for our guests. Hmm?
And I would dare to assume
that your little associate here
is none other than
Miss Etta Place.
This is a relief to me.
See, we have a rule.
If there is to be a gun fight,
it better be a lucrative
gun fight.
You two are valuable
dead or alive.
And we already have
one in the hand.
That's true.
Chacko won't be joining us.
Now we're gonna
take two out of the bush.
Why don't we handle this
outside like men?
Mr. Dunn, I do believe
Mr. Dantes has a point.
Ladies first.
Oh.
No! Sophia!
Hey, now! Damn it.
Sophia.
Are you okay?
Come on! Get me a table!
Get down.
Oh shit!
Cottonmouth!
Go. Get Frank.
-You all right?
-All right.
But I'm running outta bullets.
Okay, go.
Dal!
Dal, you all right?
Whoo!
What's the matter, Harry?
You thinking on some regrets?
Come on Harry,
poke your head out.
We'll make this quick.
Cal.
Cal!
You crazy
outlaw bitch!
She never even loaded it.
Put your gun down.
Get over here.
Get over here.
-What?
-Whoo!
What is--
What the hell's all this?
-Move!
-No pass.
No pass?
You ain't no Marshall.
So you don't have
any jurisdiction over me.
You poison my people.
This is my jurisdiction.
This is it, Frank.
End of the line.
It's either prison
or you can face me.
Well, let's play knives.
You collect souls like trophies,
men you rode with,
men you've trapped
like a spider.
You win, Ed.
You ready for your last drink?
Spare me my life.
Let me live and I will confess
to everything I did.
Is she alive?
She'll make it.
I sent Etta on.
The way she tended to her...
That little bullet went
clean on through her side.
And Frank?
I'll settle the rest.
You should lie low for a while.
You ever need a helping hand...
you just reach out.
Thank you.
Stay safe, friend.
Ed.
I prayed so often you'd return.
So what now?
We rebuild.
We'll start over.
We can make this town
everything you ever dreamed of.
That's beautiful.
I love you...
...but I don't love
who you are anymore.
Ed?
A man once told me...
faithful are the wounds
of a friend...
and venom, once in your veins...
will never leave you.
Man can't out ride his sins.
But God willing,
he can keep riding.
Take this money...
make the De-Leon
everything you ever dreamed of.
When the red bud blooms,
I will return.
Now Father,
I'd be remiss
if I didn't say a few words.
Out on the trail,
Ed and I were strangers
sleeping cold nights on nothing
but a blanket of cow dung.
Ed knew everything.
He took me under his wing.
Now I've seen this man
fight off wolves.
I've seen him nurse calves
back to strength
when we didn't think
they had a fighting chance.
And well that's 'cause
this man right here,
Ed, had a big heart.
I demand admittance.
Ed Dantes,
we are here to arrest you.
Now, now there must be
some sort of a mistake.
There is no mistake. Ah!
Y'all look beautiful
tonight, by the way.
-Now hold on a second.
-Now listen.
This man is not
who he says he is.
His real name
is Mr. Bill Gatlin.
-Gatlin?
-Uh-uh. I have
a bounty confirmed
by the Pinkerton's Agency.
Hold on. Lemme see that.
-Stop!
-Now, just stop struggling.
He can plead
his case in court, sweetie.
I promise.
-Sophia!
-No.
I'll come back.
Ed!
Don't give us
any trouble, Gatlin.
-Come on now.
-Sophia!
I'll come back.
You never really know
who someone is.
I will get
to the bottom of this.
I promise you that.
Ah!
Ah boy.
That water tastes good.
Real good.
Hey, don't get
any ideas now, okay?
Come on. baby.
Well, will I see a judge?
Oh yeah, there it is.
Billy...
when are you going
to take me to the judge?
Come on, Billy. You know me.
Don't you see Eddie?
I am the hammer.
Out here,
the Marshalls do not roam.
Those that pay get their way.
I bet like--
like most cattle fellas,
you probably started out
as a 13-year-old butt boy...
worked your way to the top, huh?
-Please.
-Now past ripe age,
a grown man
and not a penny to his name.
Not worth it right now.
You son of a bitch.
Goddamn it, my horse.
Now you know
it's only 15 for cadavers.
He's just resting.
Come here, honey. Ah!
Ah!
-So, who he is?
-Eddie.
You know this is
Dr. Victor Kane.
He's a true innovator
in human reform.
Reform?
Yeah.
Anybody gonna be missing him?
No. Not this one.
All right.
Well, y'all have fun.
Well, either get up,
boy, or lick my boots.
Oh Lord.
Hmm.
Who are you?
You play five card draw?
I know the hands.
Knowing the hands ain't playing.
Where did you get
these cards?
I used blood to draw
the diamonds and the hearts.
And the spades and the clubs?
What's your bet?
Well, you dealt your hand
from the bottom.
What are you gonna do?
Fetch your sheriff?
Let me guess.
You're an innocent man.
Damn right I am.
Well... regale the tale, amigo.
Start from the beginning.
We got nothing but time.
There's a saloon
in the town of Ingalls.
A De-Leon, an oasis
for weary travelers.
But if the De-Leon is an oasis,
my Sophia is the water.
Her mother Valentina
snagged a plot in the land race.
Those two women built the only
house of elegance from mud.
Stop it.
It wasn't easy though.
-It had to be tough.
-Get out.
Mama? Mama? Mama. Mama.
I just finished my last drive.
I was getting married, so,
my friend, Frank, and I
rode to the town of Ingalls
for the ceremony.
You cheat!
Yeah Dantes.
Where have you been?
You said stick to the road.
Ooh. No, I didn't.
I said you stick to the road.
All's fair in love and war, Ed.
Yes sir!
Remember, this is
a classy joint.
Oh, I got class,
I mean, they're singers
not whores.
Well, if they're singing
for pennies,
imagine what they would do
for a dollar.
When the wedding bells
were ringing
On a moonlit night
The church was decorated
All within was
gay and bright
Her mama had...
Billy Dunn's Inn was
the closest lodging
to the saloon.
A man could board there, gamble,
drink till your heart's content
and even bed
the working girls, if you want.
Wasn't my scene though,
but Frank took to it
like a bead of honey.
Amigo, you are on the precipice
of making
a very difficult decision.
Which one of these ladies
would you like to bed,
Ed?
You have some fun.
Don't be late for my wedding.
And this is your buddy?
Hmm. Keep going.
Yoo-hoo!
Ladies and gentlemen,
the Dunn Inn's latest trophy,
George Bitter Creek Newcomb.
I bagged him today.
Billy fancied himself
a part-time bounty hunter.
Two dollars for a photograph.
I, my friend, will take two,
one for me
and one for my friend.
A souvenir as your last night
as a free man.
All right now. Have we met?
The name is Ferrin.
Gimme that all time attention
Gimme that...
-I am thrilled for you.
There is a lot of potential
at that saloon
and those kittens.
They could use the help.
Could be a nice attraction
at your saloon.
Well, you'll have to talk
to Valentina about that.
Of course.
Now get in there.
It's your turn. Come on.
Not with the body.
Very well. Very well.
Here we are.
Let's see if you can
outshine them, huh?
That's gonna be dirty.
Darn it.
Water!
-I can't take this.
-All right.
-Gentlemen.
-He's dead now for sure.
-Yes, he is
-Billy Dunn?
He is the one.
He framed me,
barged in on my nuptials
and claimed I was wanted
under the name Gatlin.
Gatlin.
That's right.
Oh, I knew a Gatlin,
tall eastern dandy type.
A real con man.
Type to carry a
.32 in his pocket.
Hustled cards
all over the territory.
He say he is always had
a one-eyed jack up his sleeve.
You snotty little sharper.
Liquors, lies, and ladies,
that's his world.
Some advice
for a happy marriage,
keeps scum like him
away from her.
You knew him?
Oh, I knew him as a man
not to play cards with.
Wait a minute...
do you-- do you see
what's going on here?
You got the saloon,
you got the inn,
you got a great woman.
I can assure you
I am a scoundrel.
No, we are talking
a fine claim, man.
Sophia will be the first
real family I've ever had.
This woman, a saloon, this land
it's everything I want.
Yeah.
You got a nice setup here, Ed.
Thanks again for being here.
I am going to go for round two.
Easy now.
-Why don't you fetch me a drink?
-Mm.
Did you enjoy
your trip to the saloon?
Yes.
And Sophia,
she is the most incredible
woman I have ever seen.
Makes me wonder, how did
she end up with a putz?
Now wait a minute here.
-I thought Ed was your friend.
-Yeah.
Yeah, Ed is my friend,
but I've always viewed him
to be somewhat of a stiff.
-Ah!
-Now one thing's for certain.
He does not deserve
a dime piece like Sophia.
Now I got a good mind
to stick around
after the wedding
just to make sure she's
fully as satisfied.
Hmm.
Now that one...
that one can go all night.
I know.
She's my sister.
It's okay.
I'm a businessman first
and a brother second.
And you run
a very fine business, Mr. Dunn.
Oh, well thank you.
It seems like
the cattle business
-is treating you quite well.
-Well, I have--
-Hmm?
-Hmm.
Truth be told, I made
more money in cards.
It is just funny because
I dabble in other trades myself.
-You do?
-I do.
-Such as civil arrest, you know?
-Mm-hmm.
-Bounties?
-Mm.
Hmm.
You've heard of
the Pinkerton's Agency?
Uh-oh!
You have. I can tell you have.
Well, I subscribe
to their catalog
to receive updates
on criminals at large.
Take a look
at these photographs.
Look at this.
You know there's always the
big toads in the puddle.
You know what I mean?
Your Robert Leroy Parkers
and Harry Longabaughs.
Now they are Wyoming criminals.
But my, you'd be
surprised how many
he takes to the territory
for a fresh hole in the wall.
I'll make 5,000
off of Bittercreek.
Yeah.
Well, you are
a very wealthy man, Mr. Dunn.
I am blessed. I am.
Well then, how about this one?
Bill Gatlin...
six feet, two inches tall,
black hair, blue eyes.
Three-hundred-dollar reward?
Nuh-uh. No.
Dal may look like a halfwit,
but he has a real good shot.
Ferrin? What is that? Irish?
I'm just kidding.
I know you don't
know that.
Hey, should we drop
pretenses now, Mr. Gatlin?
Hmm?
-If you insist.
-Very well then.
We get a lot of your
types around here.
I mean, I am happy
to oblige safe harbor for you.
Don't get me wrong.
But you just--
You need to meet
the going rate, okay?
Mm? Mm? Mm?
Hmm.
Now there is a lot more
than $300 in that bag.
You can stay
as long as you'd like.
Now I have a question for you.
I see it.
What is it?
If $300 buys you safe harbor,
what's the going rate
to make someone... disappear?
You are a velvet deer,
Mr. Gatlin. I know.
Call me Frank.
Very well. Frank.
Grief can be expensive, so...
Grief can be expensive?
Mm.
However... grief can also be
a very powerful aphrodisiac.
Frank, set me up.
It's okay son.
We've all been made fools of
at some point in our lives.
It looks like our talk has
awakened new passion in you.
Vengeance.
Well, well, well.
Look at two of you boys,
nestled up like
a couple of pigs in a pen.
Come on. Get up.
Just do what he says.
Backs to the bars, boys.
Get them shirts up now.
Let me get a deep breath here.
The fuck you been smoking son?
Shit. Deep breath, son.
Deep breath.
That's what I call
some good vitals.
All right. Here we go.
Got some medicine for you.
Get your shirt down, boy.
You boys behave now.
Listen, we got a minute
before this kicks in.
Whatever you do,
try not to eat the slob.
There's something in that
stuff that makes you weak.
-Yeah.
-Hold it in your mouth
or try to throw it up.
Just don't eat it.
-Okay.
-Okay.
You gotta survive.
-What's your name?
-Ed.
I'm Abe.
Yeah,
they smell the blood.
You know,
some folks think that
vultures is a bad omen.
I think they're
a noble creature, don't you?
I mean they feed
on the dead but they don't kill.
Not like us.
We kill to eat.
Don't we, Ed?
Knock, knock.
Hello, Norman.
Don't you look right as ever.
Sure am glad to see
the snakes didn't get you.
You know, sometimes
they seek the warmth
on these cool nights,
but they don't tend
to be aggressive
unless you box 'em in.
Welcome home, Ed.
No.
Wow.
Well, well, well.
Look at that beautiful marbling.
You ready for some
exercise, Norm?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
-Norm. Norm.
Don't beg. It's bad for him.
He'll catch me.
We're gonna give you
a head start.
Go!
Yep. Me and Duncan here,
we met back
in the buffalo trade.
In my youth, buffalo used
to roll by by the hundreds.
Delicious meat.
Really fucking stupid though.
Ain't that the truth?
And crows can make 'em jump
off cliffs by the hundreds.
Didn't make this some
good sport, did it?
Duncan's the best hunter
I ever met.
He can hunt a bird on the wing.
I mean, going after
Norm ain't much sport,
but he don't care.
-Oh God.
-God?
God was never in Redland.
See you, Ed.
-Help me!
Now look, this bank note,
look at it,
was found in Ed's saddleback.
And that's not all.
When I refused his bribe.
Look at this now.
He nearly strangled
the life outta me.
You see that?
I am lucky to be alive.
Isn't that right?
He has deceived all of you.
I took no pleasure
in the lethality
of my self-defense.
-That's all.
-You murderer! Murderer!
-You murderer! You asshole!
-It's okay. I understand.
Just-- Just-- Just--
Let go, scream.
I knew him!
I knew him.
Sophia, I share your grief.
I know.
Eat it.
I am sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
You don't deserve this.
Cleaning day.
Ed, your nourishment
is our priority.
Best you enjoy this
beautiful moment of hygiene.
Every once in a while,
I make sure you're
clean and shorn.
Shave?
I'm just fucking with you.
Hey, don't gimme
no trouble.
Clean him up and throw him
back in his cage.
Happy days, Ed.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey.
Wanna play dice?
You done?
I wanna--
We gotta get outta here, man.
Relax.
Just kidding about the dice.
Why won't they just kill us now?
You don't know?
They're fattening us up.
For what?
Victor and Duncan
are eating the prisoners.
Duncan likes to hunt 'em
and Victor gets off on it.
No, no.
I've seen them do it.
That's right.
Oh, how the hell
did I end up here?
You-- You trusted the wrong man.
I've had about
enough of your lip.
Faithful are the wounds
of a friend.
When the hell are you gonna
get control of that saloon?
The girl is still grieving.
-I need more time.
-No!
If Sophia will
not take the bait,
you work on the old bet.
You got that?
Stop screwing her
and start screwing them.
Next time use the knocker.
Now I'm gonna use your knockers.
Knock, knock.
Backs to the bars, boys.
You know the drill.
Deep breaths in.
Well, now you fit as a fiddle.
All right.
Sleepy time, fellas.
Get that shirt down, son.
You know, come think of it.
I'm gonna feed you boys twice
a day for the next month.
Scrappy fellas like yourself,
well, you just need
your fuel, don't you?
Till we meet again.
Till we meet again.
Till we meet again
Easy.
When the moment comes to strike,
we will strike hard.
So help me God,
we're gonna strike.
Duncan, he's gonna be
our biggest obstacle,
'cause even if we break out,
he's got the skills
to track us down.
If you wanna win,
you gotta play the player.
You boys behave now.
You got any stones
with the reach of your box?
Stones? Yes, I think so.
Okay. Hide them in mud.
They'll mistake it for stool.
And when they come
to clean us, you give 'em to me.
Well done.
Backs to the bars, boys.
Duncan keeps the pouch
to the back on his belt.
Inside that pouch...
...there's a nail he uses
to tamp down on his smoke.
We gotta get our hands
on that nail.
Did you get the nail?
Where's the nail?
All right. Get back.
-Looks leaner
than he did before.
How's that possible?
Been feeding him
two times a day.
Well, double it.
You sneaky little--
You know Goliath was
killed with just one stone.
You got the nail?
Yes, but it's too large
for the lock on the box.
Well, let's give it a try.
Abe, what did they do?
Leave it. Trying to air it out.
It's too big.
I think I can whittle
it down in the box.
They cut you open.
They took a chunk of my liver
and ate it in front of me.
Easy.
Be patient. Don't do that.
Listen, how many times
must I tell you, patience?
Be patient.
This is a slow play, Ed.
The patient man
is a dangerous man.
Mama, Frank here has a--
a business proposition.
Ma'am, I would like to help...
not just behind the bar
but with some expenses.
I've noticed
the piano needs tuning
and there's
other renovations that
I would be willing to invest in.
Mama, are you okay?
She needs more medicine.
I'll get it.
I've seen you,
you're an easy head
with Billy Dunn.
I don't want your filthy money.
I want you to stay
away from my daughter.
Valentina, respectfully,
I think you misunderstand.
You've been trying to butter up
Sophia to get my saloon.
Well, you will never have
my saloon or Sophia.
When I marry her...
I will have both.
Over my dead body.
As you wish.
Rest easy now.
Mama!
Oh Sophia, it's happened.
Mama!
Victor!
Look at this.
A Cottonmouth.
He should survive.
Clean him up as usual.
Check back on him in a week.
You know its venom is
never gonna leave you.
Yeah.
It's time to play our hand.
You may want
to get the fire started.
Harvest some of Ed
before his flesh starts to rot.
All right, fellas.
You know the drill.
Backs to the bars.
Get your shirt up son.
Well, all righty.
All right.
Show me that neck.
Come on!
Grab the key!
Stick him.
Stick him like a pig that he is.
If we get outta here
fast enough,
we can make it through this.
Shake him!
Shake him!
Come on!
Hey, come this way.
Over here. Watch it.
Come out now...
and I'll make it easy on you.
Hey.
Abe.
We're free.
Listen to me.
Vengeance is a bitter tea.
Don't drink it if you
ain't got the stomach.
Abe. Abe...
I'm guessing
there's a story here.
Who the hell are you?
I heard the shots,
saw the smoke.
I can see there's no
beans in that pot, fella.
Besides I got my man on ya.
What man?
Chacko.
Chacko here can shoot
the dick off a field mouse.
Where am I?
Cherokee Nation,
about an hour's
ride from Tahlequah.
Listen, I'd love to
stay and chitchat,
but we're caught
in a bit of a snafu.
We had a job go sour.
Now a posse has
my associate tied up
about 100 paces that away.
We're outnumbered
and in a time crunch.
So, I'll cut to it.
You either work with us
or against us.
I'm looking for a job.
You do seem like
a capable fella.
I'll fight for you
for one of them horses.
You fight with us,
you keep the horse.
Hell, he dies with us,
give him some gold.
What's your name?
Rather not say, huh?
Hey, you get bit?
Cottonmouth.
Well, that's what we'll
call you... Cottonmouth.
Now, ain't that colorful?
My friends call me Butch.
Chacko get him
one of them horses set up.
Should probably find a place to
stash that loop
before this negotiation.
I got a feeling they're
not gonna be real friendly.
Looks like they picked up
a straggler.
Who's your friend Harry?
Hell if I know.
Speak up, you little wheezer.
You know I can't hear
out of this ear.
Who that?
If I would hide, too cold
Shut him up, Rooster.
He's giving us away.
Rooster.
-Let 'em know we're here.
-They close?
Yep, they're pretty close.
Bring us the loot
and we'll let Harry go.
Now I planned this job
for six months, Cook.
How about we take
our cuts and let bygones be.
We did all the work, Butch.
I don't understand
his management fee.
We had a contract, Cook.
What contract?
Well, we shook on the terms.
That ain't no contract.
Come on man. We're thieves.
That's the kind of deal we do.
They shot Rooster.
-Rooster shot the teller.
-He wasn't listening.
They said no shooting.
-Shut up, Vernon.
I'm tired of taking orders
from that cherry picker.
You wasn't even in the fight,
you yella belly son of a bitch.
Now we know why you insisted
on waiting with the ponies.
Don't give 'em
the red sand, Butch.
They'll kill me anyhow.
Shut up, Harry.
Bring us the loot, all of it,
or get ready to bite the ground.
I guess we're doing it your way.
What's Chacko's way?
Oh, he's just gonna
kill 'em all.
-Get him.
-Yeah.
This is how you kill.
Yeah.
Yeah.
He's right behind you.
Gun's jammed. Damn it.
-Chacko!
-Butch!
Who is he?
Well, we're calling him
Cottonmouth.
He's the one that saved you.
I hate snakes.
So does he.
Back in daddy's hands.
Be still. Be still. Be still.
If you keep the wound
clean, you'll live.
-Harry?
-Hmm.
-He's awake.
-I heard.
Welcome to the Hole in the Wall.
Butch,
did he give you this?
I heard you saved
my man's life.
Where's Butch?
Amongst the willows.
He said he'd give me a horse.
You should not be riding.
Oh, I appreciate the concern.
Thanks all the same.
I gotta keep moving.
-Take this pony,
take the loop,
go wherever you go.
But you might not find
what you left behind.
But if you need
a helping hand, just reach out.
Thank you, sir.
All right.
Now who here would like
to hear my very beautiful,
very pregnant wife sing?
Come on.
Can't wait to meet you.
To the good times.
Now, where were we?
Well, hello.
Come on darling.
Can't you see I'm working?
This young girl is
looking for employment
and as the proprietor,
I am required
to test the merchandise.
I'd like to lay down in our bed.
Oh, I bet you would.
But unfortunately,
the King's chamber is occupied.
You are not exactly fit to play.
Get out.
Frank, are you coming?
Well, I shall intend to.
Now where were we?
I need thee
Oh, I need thee
Every hour, I need thee
Door is open.
I have a job if you'll take it.
Tell me, brother.
What do you need?
There's a saloon
in a road stop called Ingalls.
-Oh, we know Ingalls.
-Yes we do.
It was the hideout
for the Doolin gang
until they all got shot up.
I hold a vendetta with the men
who run the brothel there.
-As do we.
-Billy Dunn.
You know him?
Chacko used to ride
with the Doolins.
You want those fellas dead,
it ain't gonna
take much coaxing.
Death can be a kindness.
Killing a man gives him peace.
The way you kill him,
that is how you get revenge.
Joseo, can we just have
a drip of water.
I don't understand
the words you just said.
Speak English.
We got intel on
some liquor Bandidos
making moves near the Red Fork.
We got the Oklahoma side.
If you're willing to help us
block up their passage
on this side,
we'll make it worth your while.
My brother died by the drink.
Tell us where to be at.
We'll kill 'em if they come
into our territory.
Our cash was intercepted
at the Red Fork.
You mean the liquor?
I don't know.
A guy in Tulsi Town
said he got his.
Why is it only
affecting our business?
Frank loves decadence.
We vaulted his cash flow.
Next, we infiltrate
by throwing a party.
I hear your saloon is
the finest in the territory.
Isn't that you're an expert
card player?
A masquerade?
I love me a good masquerade.
Well, bring the whiskey.
I won't ever, firecracker.
They should feel the loss
of everything they've built.
I need all correspondence
from the Dunn and Ferrin saloon.
Hurry up, man.
This is an emergency.
Emergency? What's going on?
Well, there's been
a clap outbreak.
That's everything
we got from last week.
There's no whiskey. No johns.
Do something.
You've just--
you don't get your
panties in a bunch, bitch.
I'll go to the Red Fork
and investigate it myself.
Move aside.
That's no way
to address an old friend.
You the one robbing us?
I'll have the law on you.
Oh, Billy, don't you get it?
I'm the hammer.
Out here,
the marshals do not roam.
Dantes?
Get off that nag.
Now.
Don't hide behind
your horse now.
Get out where I can see you.
Law's only as good
as its weight can go.
Don't you recall?
Those who pay, get their way.
Go on, then.
Finish the job.
Chacko.
Bury him alive.
You slithering son of a bitch.
See you in hell, Billy.
You must be the Cottonmouth.
My reputation precedes me.
Coats.
Follow me.
You can give your gun
to Dal here.
Don't worry, boys.
They're safe with me.
Ooh, you look better.
When you wake,
you shall have
All the pretty little horses
Ooh, hush-a-bye
Do you see
something you like?
Frank Ferrin.
You run a fine establishment.
Well, thank you Mr. Cottonmouth.
You sir are a man
of great taste.
Sophia.
Why don't you fetch
Mr. Cottonmouth drink?
-Sure. What would you like?
-Tequila, please.
I see
you've taken a shine.
Now I'd be willing
to work out a deal
if the price was right.
You see my friend,
I am a businessman first
-and a husband second.
-Oh.
Funny how quick the weather
changes in Indian territory.
What you got there, Chacko?
Burying the booty, are we?
Hmm?
That ah, ah, ah.
Dig it up.
Play again.
Show 'em boys.
Four of a kind takes the ball.
I have a queen of spades.
Yet there appears to be one
in your hand on the same table,
What might you be implying?
That there are two queen
of spades in the same deck.
A misdeal.
Well...
...perhaps it is the deck.
Rose, why don't you
fetch us another deck
so Mr. Cottonmouth here knows
everything is all above board.
Yes, Rose, 52 cards
is preferred.
Gentlemen, might I suggest
we take a brief recess?
Yeah.
I'm gonna step outside.
Ed?
You need to leave
before it gets dangerous.
My God.
Drop that shovel. Drop it.
Billy, my God. Is that you?
Oh, Cookie.
You are a sight
for sore eyes. Oh!
Mm. You got a canteen up there.
Give me some of that.
-You all right, yeah?
-I imagine
you two have been
acquainted, huh?
Yeah, we have Mr. Dunn.
I will make sure
you are duly rewarded.
Thank you.
Kind of you, Mr. Dunn.
Now gimme that black-eyed Susan.
Uh-uh.
Chacko, old boy...
the Doolin gang runaway.
I can't say I'm not
going to enjoy this.
I will be riding
with my brothers tonight.
But you Billy Dunn, well...
you'll be sleeping
with the snakes.
Listen to you, Shakespeare.
It seems appropriate though.
Hey, let me get them boots.
Ladies, gentlemen,
a gift for Mr. Ferrin.
There is a house
in New Orleans
They call the rising sun
It's been the ruin
of many a poor boy
Oh God I know I'm one
Mr. Cottonmouth...
you my friend
never cease to amaze me.
More surprises are in store.
Please... open it.
Now that there's
a damn fine blade.
Damn fine.
Shall we see what's in mine?
What the hell is this? Hmm?
Is this some sort of a jest?
Who are you?
-No. You are--
-Dead?
Eddie's dead.
It is absurd.
Stranger than fiction.
Etta, Frank carries a .32
in his right pocket.
It's your choice, Frank.
I'll take you to Fort Smith
to confess your crimes
or you can die.
Wow. Wow, wow.
Look at you, Eddie.
Spit shined
and looking big time...
and in such company.
I know the Pinkerton
catalog by heart,
Mr. Longabaugh.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
Carl, that's him. All right.
Where's your old pal,
Mr. Cassidy?
Wait, now.
Let's get some music
for our guests. Hmm?
And I would dare to assume
that your little associate here
is none other than
Miss Etta Place.
This is a relief to me.
See, we have a rule.
If there is to be a gun fight,
it better be a lucrative
gun fight.
You two are valuable
dead or alive.
And we already have
one in the hand.
That's true.
Chacko won't be joining us.
Now we're gonna
take two out of the bush.
Why don't we handle this
outside like men?
Mr. Dunn, I do believe
Mr. Dantes has a point.
Ladies first.
Oh.
No! Sophia!
Hey, now! Damn it.
Sophia.
Are you okay?
Come on! Get me a table!
Get down.
Oh shit!
Cottonmouth!
Go. Get Frank.
-You all right?
-All right.
But I'm running outta bullets.
Okay, go.
Dal!
Dal, you all right?
Whoo!
What's the matter, Harry?
You thinking on some regrets?
Come on Harry,
poke your head out.
We'll make this quick.
Cal.
Cal!
You crazy
outlaw bitch!
She never even loaded it.
Put your gun down.
Get over here.
Get over here.
-What?
-Whoo!
What is--
What the hell's all this?
-Move!
-No pass.
No pass?
You ain't no Marshall.
So you don't have
any jurisdiction over me.
You poison my people.
This is my jurisdiction.
This is it, Frank.
End of the line.
It's either prison
or you can face me.
Well, let's play knives.
You collect souls like trophies,
men you rode with,
men you've trapped
like a spider.
You win, Ed.
You ready for your last drink?
Spare me my life.
Let me live and I will confess
to everything I did.
Is she alive?
She'll make it.
I sent Etta on.
The way she tended to her...
That little bullet went
clean on through her side.
And Frank?
I'll settle the rest.
You should lie low for a while.
You ever need a helping hand...
you just reach out.
Thank you.
Stay safe, friend.
Ed.
I prayed so often you'd return.
So what now?
We rebuild.
We'll start over.
We can make this town
everything you ever dreamed of.
That's beautiful.
I love you...
...but I don't love
who you are anymore.
Ed?
A man once told me...
faithful are the wounds
of a friend...
and venom, once in your veins...
will never leave you.
Man can't out ride his sins.
But God willing,
he can keep riding.
Take this money...
make the De-Leon
everything you ever dreamed of.
When the red bud blooms,
I will return.