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and for the animals to feed and drink.

We thank you for delivering

the Gentiles into our hands.

Bless the Bishop and his family

for allowing us to stay.

Surely these people are cursed

beyond hope of redemption.

Thank you for showing

the light of Christian charity

to those who doubted our motives

for staying in this glorious place.

Cursed are the Gentile dogs

who allow abominations

like that woman in pants who carries a gun.

Curse all the people from Missouri

who drove us from our land

...in Jesus' name.

May these children of Satan go to hell!

Amen.

"As he rode along, he wondered what

he would do if he came face to face.

"He had a lot of things..."

A word with you, Captain Fancher?

In private, if you please.

- How long do you plan to stay here?

- The Bishop has allowed us two weeks.

Two weeks?

We need that time for our people to rest,

the animals to get their bellies full,

their strength back.

I have a bad feeling about this place.

It isn't safe. And I think

we should move on as soon as possible.

The Bishop himself said we'd be safe here.

I know, but I don't like it.

I have children that depend upon me.

As do I.

I can't help it.

Since Lorenzo got sick,

I just worry all the time.

My children have only me to depend upon.

Nancy, you're not alone. You've got

an entire wagon train here with you.

Now, the Bishop seems to have

an understanding with the Indians, and...

Well, I believe we're safe here.

It's not the Indians I worry about.

How long will you be gone, Father?

Two days. Jonathan, you're the eldest.

You'll be responsible.

Yes, sir.

Are you sure you don't want me

to go with you?

I'm sure.

Would you like me to do as you suggested

and check up on the emigrants?

You're awfully eager

to follow my suggestions.

I'd like to get another look at the horses.

Are you sure that's all you want to

get a look at?

Watch them closely.

I want to know what they're up to.

What would you like me to do?

You watch your brother.

- What are you doing?

- Watching you.

- Good morning, sir.

- Morning.

- You're the Bishop's son.

- Yes, sir, I'm Jonathan.

- Beautiful day.

- Yes, sir. Sure.

- Are you out for a morning ride, are you?

- No, sir.

The truth is,

I was admiring your horses yesterday,

and I was hoping to get a closer look

at them, if that's okay by you.

Well, let's ride on down

and get you that closer look.

I'm always proud to show off our horses.

- You like horses, do you?

- Yes, sir.

It seems I have a way with them.

- These are all mares?

- Brood mares.

Most of them are due in the spring.

When we get to California,

we should have a fine crop of babies.

- I've never seen horses like this before.

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