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The other thieves pull their horses to a stop, then turn and race toward the safety of the distant trees. James racks the lever of his rifle, places the cross-wires on one of the fleeing thieves and pulls the trigger ... That man falls as well. The last man spurs his horse to run faster, if that’s possible. James settles the scope on the man’s back, pulls the trigger ... WITH SHEA AND THOMAS -- They watch as the last thief falls from his horse. THOMAS Good shot. SHEA Yep. Shea clucks to his horse, begins walking down the ridge toward the field. Thomas follows him ... James stands from the grass, walks toward scar-cheek’s horse, grabs the reins, and begins leading him toward his wagon. Freezes when he sees -- Shea and Thomas walk in his direction. James shoulders his rifle ... THROUGH THE SCOPE -- He sees Thomas’s uniform and Shea’s badge ... James lowers the rifle, keeps walking. Ties the thief’s horse to an iron ring on the back of the wagon. Shea and Thomas ride past him. JAMES DILLARD Thanks for the help. SHEA You seemed to have it figured. THOMAS Don’t take the horse. JAMES DILLARD I figure I earned it. SHEA Thieves run in pretty big packs around here. (MORE)
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