Hey, Hank. Oh, hello, Sheriff. Storms make me a little bit nervous,
I've been jumpy all night. What time is the stage due? Oh, now about midnight, but I recorn the storm
will hold it up or something. The Little Fork Bridge is washed out. I'll have to wait here
until the storm's over. Got a room? I've been riding all night, I want to get a little sleep
before the stage gets in. -Expecting trouble?
-I'm always expecting trouble. Is there a place around here
where I can watch goings on? I got it. My room. -Do you see that knot hole?
-Yes. Well, all you got to do
is pull the rug to one side and you can see every corner of this room. By cracky, say,
that get's things in order. -Call me when the stage gets in, will you?
-I'll ring the night bell. There's two beds up there,
take the one you want. -Goodnight, Hank.
-Goodnight. Oh, what a night. I want a room with a stove in it. I'm chilly now
and I've got to steep me a cup of hot tea. Well, there's coal
or a stove in every room. Here's your key. Just sign Mr and Mrs right there. I suppose you folks
would like the bridal chamber? How much? Well, we always get $2
for the bridal chamber. You see, it's the best in the house. Please be as quiet as you can. The man next to you gets up at 5:00. Hello, Hank. I want the one at the bottom to the right. Lock that up, will you, Hank? Four thousand in there. -Payroll for the Lost Lode Mining.
-Well, it will be safe here. They'll have to take away
the safe to get it. See you in the morning, Hank. Well, speak up, young man, what is it? I can't find it. -You can't?
-No. What ever have you lost? I ain't lost nothing. Well, what in the world is it
that you can't you find? Well… It is a little embarrassing. Oh. I tell you, Sheriff,
it's great to be young. Well, Hank, I reckon
I had my trip for nothing. See, I was tipped off
of Polka Dot Bandits hereabout. You don't expect them out
in a storm like this, do you? You can expect them
anywhere there's money. Is there a room in this? -Sheriff?
-Huh? -Hear that?
-No. -What is it?
-I don't know. By Jiminy, it's the Polka Dot. I reckon your tip was right,
but how did they get the combination? I don't know. What's that? That's the safe combination number. Yes, he watched you
through the window when you opened it. No use trying to trail him tonight. No? By morning he will be miles away. Just the same, I'm going to run him down if it takes me ten years. -Maybe the outlaw.
-Oh, I hardly think so. How could they know
when Mason was coming through? Well, how did they know before? I tell you there's a skunk in this town,
and we ought to run him down. We ought to be hearing from Sacramento,
that letter was sent three weeks ago. Oh, right. The government
don't care nothing about us. We've got to help ourselves. You can't fight outlaws
without ammunition, and we can't get it. They're just entering the pass. You boys know what to do. Remember, no harm must come to the girl. No sign of outlaws yet, Betty, but I still insist
you shouldn't have come. Now, don't scold, Dad,
it's been a wonderful trip. Glad you decided to drift along with me,
it's lonesome trailing alone. Yes. If I ain't mistaken,
you're going to have plenty of company. The outlaws, please help us! Dad! Well, we've got both of them. We'd better make sure. No sign of them. I reckon they're on the bottom. Well, they pretty near got you, old-timer. Yes, by the feel of my head,
they did get me. What happened? Well, they shot you off your horse
and you fell over the cliff. Into the water, aye,
and you pulled me out. Well, son, I reckon I owe you my life. Please forgive me. Don't worry about that debt.
We've got to get out of here. -Do you think you can make it?
-Well, I'll make it or bust a cinch. Everything worked out just as you planned,
only we bumped into a couple of strangers. We had to run and fight. They got Jake,
but they're on the bottom of the river. What about the girl? -Are you sure she didn't recognize you?
-No, we didn't get close enough for that. She's probably in town by now. Come on. Hello, boys, any word from the pack train? Here comes Betty now. What happened? Where's your father? -Where is Tom?
-Dad and Tom are dead. -They killed them.
-Who killed them? There, there,
tell us all about it, Miss Betty. Well… We were coming through the pass, and… Then these men rode after the outlaws. I ran to dad and found him… There, there, Miss Betty. I am very sorry. Miss Betty,
you must let me take care of you. I want you to consider my ranch your home until we can make more definite plans
for your future. I want you to know that
I'll do everything possible to help you. -You'll send someone for him?
-I'm going myself, right away. Mrs. Williams, I want you
to take care of Betty until I return. From town, I reckon. Dead? His daughter just told us. We were going to bring him into town. Yes? Well, you can give us a hand then. Boys, some of you take care of this. -What happened?
-What happened! Don't move, either one of you! Now talk and talk fast. Where is the rest of your gang
and the provisions? Why was it necessary to kill? You could have taken the packs
without committing murder. Men, we found these two
going through Mason's pockets. -Now what's to be done?
-Kill them! Drop that gun! I'll keep him covered. Men, we didn't kill Mason,
if you call his daughter, she'll prove it. His daughter's in no condition
to be dragged out here and questioned. We're not to question anyone, but under the circumstances
Ms. Mason will be glad to explain. Here she comes now. Ms. Mason, these men
have accused us of killing your father. Oh, no, Mr. Malgrove. These are the men that drove
the outlaws away and saved my life. Well, in that case,
we certainly owe you an apology. You, of course, don't realize, but this town
is in the most desperate state. We are without food and ammunition,
terrorized by a band of murdering outlaws. Two attempts have been made
to bring in supplies, only to have our men killed
and the food taken. If we don't get provisions here
before snow sets in, we are trapped. We're trapped now. We can only last a few days longer. Let's all get out,
I tell you, it's the only solution. I think you're right. How can we get out when our money is all gone
for food we never got. Men, I have a little money,
not much, but I'll do this. In order to get out, I'll give you $100 each
for your homestead. I'm taking a long chance
of ever getting my money back, but I'll risk it. Oh, that's nice work, Malgrove. Before you sell your homes
for a few dollars, shouldn't you take
at least one more chance of getting the provisions through? Our men have families,
there's been enough killing. Oh, that's right. Why not let us take a crack at it? If you can get us provisions,
I'll pay you well. Forget that, you give us an order and we'll have the provisions
back here within four days. Good,
then come to my ranch this afternoon, and I'll give you an order
for a $1000 supply. See that pal of Malgrove's? You'll be mighty interested
in him right soon. -Who is he?
-I'm keeping that for a surprise. Huh? Well, I'm keeping a surprise for you too. Come on. -Show Ms. Mason the spare room.
-Si, Señor. Remember, this is to be your home, Betty. It's going to be a great pleasure
to have you with me. I thought you said those two men
were at the bottom of the river. I'd swear those were the two we shot down. Hadn't it been for those two meddlers,
the town would be moving out right now. Well, anyway, you've got the girl. Remember this, she's private property. Hands off. Yes, you better tell the boys
not to be talking around here. She might find out who you really are. Danti made another inspection
of Homestead Valley. He swears it'll be the richest gold strike
ever discovered, It runs right through
the middle of all the ranches. We'll soon be rid of those hombres. The town will move out
and we'll own the gold field. [Spanish spoken audio] Take her to the hideout. We'll keep her there
till the town is deserted. You don't dare! I'm going over to Malgrove's
and get that order. Only one came over. -What's he doing in the bunk house?
-I don't know, but now is your chance. Remember, no shooting. You boys tell me where Malgrove is? Well, yes,
I think you'll find him right, uh… Come on, get him. What's this all about? I asked these men here. My boys have orders to hold all strangers.
They didn't understand, I'm very sorry. Well, that's all right, Malgrove. We were just playing. Here's your order, and I wish you luck. -When are you leaving?
-Right now. We expect to be back before daylight. You see, the outlaws
won't be expecting us that soon. I hope you'll get through. It won't be our fault
if we don't, aye, Jake? You said it, son. Won't be expecting them, aye? Huh, they'll find out. It's the things we least expect
that usually happen. I thought we was going to Danti's. We're not going to be that foolish,
old-timer. They'd be waiting for us at the pass. Do you think Malgrove
and Danti are with the outlaws? -There's no doubt about it.
-What should be done? Well, it all depends on what happens
between now and tomorrow morning. I wonder what happened to Ms. Mason. The tail goes to the high. Howdy? -Hello, Mangrove?
-Hi. We'll leave at dawn,
they'll be coming through early. -Where is the girl?
-In the store room. -She won't eat.
-She'll get over that. I'll have a talk with her tomorrow. Ms. Mason? -Betty?
-Oh, I'm so glad you found me. Tell me briefly what happened. They caught me overhearing their plans
and brought me here. Malgrove is the leader. He's trying to force the people out
so he can get their land. Why? You see, under their topsoil
is a rich gold deposit and it runs right through all the ranches. Danti is in with them. They'll be leaving early. I'll be back shortly after dawn
to get you. Now, try and get some sleep. -Goodnight.
-Goodnight. -Wake up, old-timer.
-Huh, what's the matter? Clean out those ears,
I've got a world of news for you. -Where have you been?
-I followed Malgrove to the hideout. -Yes, that sounds interesting, go on.
-Well, they're holding Ms. Mason prisoner. I got to talk to her and she gave me
the low down on the whole deal. Now listen to this. I'll be back by noon,
I want you to guard this place, boys. Keep your eye on the girl. If anybody comes… -Shoot.
-Okay, boss. You try and find the wagon
and I'll go get the girl. I've located the wagon and the horse. Good, give me a lift here,
we're taking this hombre with us. -I'll take him.
-All right. -Ms. Mason?
-Yes. Hurry and get ready, they've gone. You've been tricked, Malgrove,
they're headed for the hideout. Get back, I'm going to break this in. -Are you ready?
-All but lacing my boot. -I'll meet you at the tunnel.
-All right. Hey, son, there's enough grub
in there to last a year, come on! Now, where do you think you are going? Look, they're coming back. Good work, son, but we got to hurry,
they're coming back. Take that lone horse
behind those trees and race for town. Hey, son. Here's a box of dynamite,
it might come in handy. -What happened, what's the matter?
-They took the girl. Danti's. You go on, old-timer, I'll stop them. They've blocked us out,
we've got to swim the narrow. $1,000 to the man who gets that girl. Here they come, old-timer. Don't miss your mark. It means the lives of everyone in town. Malgrove is the leader, and under your top soil
is the richest gold field ever discovered. Yes! Boys! Here comes the wagon! Now, men, your troubles are all over,
the outlaws are buried in the pass. Yes! -Tell them all about it, old-timer.
-Well, you see, fellas, it was like this. -I don't know how I can ever repay you.
-Well, don't worry about that. It's all in my line of duty
as a government marshal. I am leaving for Sacramento today
and you don't know it, but you're going with me. Danti's dead. He must have been shot
by one of his own men. Sheriff, congratulate me. May I present
the future Mrs. John Carutthers. Wait a minute, young man,
you can't do this! -You see, I know who you are.
-So does Ms. Mason. Do you mean to say you're willing to… Now, you hear it, young fella! I ain't forgetting you saved my life,
or what you've done for this town, but I got my duty to perform. Can't you see, I've got to take you in? Don't you realize
I know you're the Polka Dot. Sheriff, you must've seen me
through the knothole. -You're right, by cracky, I did.
-You saw the wrong man. The Polka Dot Bandit
left just ahead of me. He left this rowel sticking on the floor. You must've seen me
just as I picked that up. That rowel belongs to Danti. Well, what do you make of this? Well, I found those
in Danti's room yesterday. Danti is the Polka Dot Bandit. There's a $5,000 reward for him, Sheriff. I guess it's up to you to collect it. Well, if Danti is the Polka Dot,
who in the blazes are you? Well, he's a United States marshal. He's your man from Sacramento.
