Meek's Cutoff

[Exhales]

What was the verdict?

We give

a few more days.

We never should have

left the main stem.

[Crickets Chirping]

Good morning,

Emily.

Morning.

Workin' like niggers

once again.

[Grinding]

Maybe we're back

on known ground.

Oh, he was

guessing.

Everyone has

some luck sometimes.

[Wagon Wheels

Squeaking]

[Meek]

Hyah.

[Squeaking Continues]

[Man]

Come on.

[Emily's Husband]

Made 10 miles today.

I'd say this is

the best shelter we've had

since morning.

The wind's not gonna

be kind tonight.

[Man #1]

It's early yet.

[Emily's Husband]

We won't push too hard.

[Man #1]

I say we keep on.

The going is easy

in these parts,

and we should make

the most of this ground

while we can.

[Man #2]

Seems to be more shelter

up ahead.

[Meek]

Well, I'd be careful now.

This country'll

play tricks on you.

That piece you see out there

might be [Swallows Water]

A whole lot farther

than you think.

Guarantee it.

How far

would you say?

I wouldn't say.

I just know it'll be

farther than I think.

The thinness of the air

makes everything look

closer than it is.

There could be water

though?

Yeah.

Possible, I reckon.

I say we keep on.

I think

I would agree.

All right.

Keep moving.

[Wheels Squeaking]

Hyah.

[Man]

Hyah.

Hyah.

[Horse Blustering]

[Snorts]

Come ho.

Hah.

Well, we'll have

to water the animals

from our own supply tonight.

Can't go without

after a day like this.

Should've taken on more

at the river.

[Hammering]

[Squeaking]

You need to eat.

You've been working

all day.

I'm fine for now.

Please.

Evenin'.

Good evening,

Mrs. Tetherow.

Mr. White.

Uh, Glory, I brought

some bread to share.

That's much appreciated,

Emily.

It's my pleasure.

I-I-I have stew too,

if you'd like it.

I know you would.

No.

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