Hell Bent
Dear Mr.Worth, We would like it,if the hero in your next story were a more ordinary man,as bad as he is good. The public is already tired of perfect men in novels who embody every virtue.
Everyone knows such people do not exist. Sincerely yours,H.T.Barber, Assistant to the Publisher.
A painting called "A Misdeal."[by Frederic Remington]
What happened?
The stranger says there was cheating!
We have to catch him before he gets across the river into Gil County.
If you cross the river into the neighboring county, you trade jail for a life of freedom.
The author of all this mischief: Harry Carey...and the card game.
Harry stay sober and watch out. The sheriff's after you! Bud. P.S. The gold's on its way to Rawhide,if you want it.
Beau Ross's gang has so terrorized the inhabitants of Rawhide.
that they do whatever they want with no opposition.
Hi, Ross!
My name's not Ross,understand!
I was mistaken.
There's no Wells Fargo strongbox in the wagon.
The sly sheriff of Rawhide has devised a new way to transport gold.
Her brother Dave, who's employed in the Wells Fargo office.
Sorry to bother but maybe you or Dave can send me the money. The doctor said it's the last hope. Kisses. your mother.
We have to send the money immediately.
How?
The employee of the local express line hasn't grown old by worrying.
No,it won't come till dark.
The center of life in Rawhide was a dance hall and hotel.
I want a bed!
Impossible,stranger. Every bed's got two in it already. except Cimmaron Bill's,and he doesn't want any bed mates.
Cimmaron Bill,a bad man with a soft heart - but only in some places. Duke R.lee.
Want a bed mate?
How dare you!
Then I'll have to take the room for myself.
Now it's your turn to jump!
What're they doing? A race?
You know,we shouldn't do that.
♪ O Genevieve, sweet Genevieve...♪
By morning the bed mates were best friends.
In Rawhide County they still used the Pony Express.
...dismissed my assistant Thurston. you'll have to do the job yourself. yours, G.J.Foy,manager.
Here's your bill,Bill. Think you might pay for once?
I need a bouncer, stranger.Want the job?
I've been fired. But you'll see how I get revenge!
Why don't you go to work?
In Rawhide there's no work for girls, except in the dance hall.
So what's so bad about the dance hal1?
If you want to be lazy,I've no choice but the dance hall!
Mary's debut was the event of the season.
That's sure some girl!
I thank you!
Forget it.Come on, let's drink!
He took the iob to be near her, and now...
I thought you were better than the others. But now I see you're not!
Bean Ross was a stranger too, so to speak. He dominated by his correct speech, his rifle,
and his contempt for Rawhide society.Bean Ross: Joseph Harris
Isn't that one beautiful little girl?
Her society could be quite tolerable.I'l1 inspect it.
The magic of music.
If I had all that gold, I wouldn't care about the job.
You don't belong among this riff raff!
Harry felt Mary was different.
I'm sorry for what I did last night. I'm hightailing it out of town.
Let's go home.We'11 ta1k al1 about it.
And he was such a good guy to sing "Genevieve,Sweet Genevieve" with!
Don't you want some tea? It'll warm you up!
Yeah, I'd like a drink!
Tea!
We'll steal the whole nest,and won't forget the gold!
For some reason Harry didn't leave town. Maybe it was the novelty of the pleasures of tea-drinking,or maybe...
I have a little present for you. Maybe you'll remember me once in a while.
The cowards!
Ross, if you move,you sure won't go to prison!
Most likely you'll change your opinion!
Do what you like, but leave the safe alone!
In 24 hours I'll be back.Make sure you disappear.
A man who runs away, like you,is a coward!
Ross, who sees he has a dangerous enemy to deal with, plans revenge.
Ross's challenge is accepted.
Something's wrong.The driver's one of Ross's people!
We just handed Ross's gang everything. They took Mary.I need reinforcements!
Good.I'll be the first to follow you!
If I'm not back in 6 hours come get me!
Ross and his gang have a camp in the mountains, over the pass.
Leave the pass unguarded.Someone's coming soon, and musn't be scared off.
My own brother!
When Harry comes, you know what to do. Miss Thurston and I are going to the Rio Grande.
Ever heard of Mazeppa, young man? No? Just wait!
Bill Cimmaron,worried about his comrade,came after with the posse behind him.
Over the sand desert toward the Rio grande.
One horse can't carry us all!
Of course not. She takes one horse and we go on foot.
No need to worry.I want to come back. No one can change my mind.
Bill searches for Harry.
The endless night was over and next day they continued on, one driven by pride,the other by stronger emotions.
Longing gives him strength:to see her smile again.
A terrifying sight.
Suddenly it got dark and a black,ominous cloud covered the sun. The evil ghosts of the desert began a wild dance.
The storm'll finish us both.You'll croak with me! You'll croak with me!
The wild wind and sand-dance died down with dreadful howls.
And then. one fine day...