If that boy was one'a my troopers, I wouldn't be so eager to see him get hung!

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Quincannon:

[Speaking to Trooper Tyree, referring to the Marshal there to arrest him]
Hey son, do you know that man has a warrant charging you with manslaughter? Trooper Travis Tyree:
A lotta people use that word "manslaughter" pretty freely. Dr. Wilkins (regimental surgeon):
Boy, why don't you tell us about this? Maybe we can help ya. Trooper Travis Tyree:
Well, it could be that a [pauses, looks from Dr. Wilkins to Sgt. Quincannon] Trooper Travis Tyree:
fella had a run-in with a Yankee down in Texas. Somethin' about the fella's sister. And, it could be that the Yankee drawed a gun and started shootin'. Got himself killed. [Quincannon nods in approvement] Dr. Wilkins (regimental surgeon):
Mrs. York wants to get ya a lawyer, get ya outta this scrape. Trooper Travis Tyree:
Thank 'er kindly for me and tell 'er... [pauses, resolves himself] Trooper Travis Tyree:
Look fellas, my sister's gettin' married to a man she grew up with. A Texican. Fine fella. They kinda plan on goin' to California and startin' fresh. And, I don't think it's quite right to start a lotta talk and scandal in open court until their dust is settled behind them. Dr. Wilkins (regimental surgeon):
[sighs]
Well, that makes sense to me. Trooper Travis Tyree:
Of course, when I hear they're *in* California, I'll be Wantin' that lawyer. Wantin' him *bad*. Tell ya the truth, I kinda like this man's army. [Quincannon beams with great satisfaction] Trooper Travis Tyree:
Thank you for your kindness, Doctor. [stands] Trooper Travis Tyree:
Let's git 'er done, Sergeant! Dr. Wilkins (regimental surgeon):
If that boy was one'a my troopers, I wouldn't be so eager to see him get hung!