Blazing Saddles Page #4

...in lieu of pay? Here you go.

And one for Miss Stein,

my beloved secretary.

Play with these, boys,

in lieu of the other things.

This friggin' thing is warped.

Why do I always get a warped one?

A sheriff! But law and order

is the last thing I want.

Wait a minute. Maybe I could

turn this thing to my advantage.

If I could find a sheriff who so

offends the citizens of Rock Ridge...

...that his very appearance

would drive them out of town...

But where would I find such a man?

Why am I asking you?

Welcome to Hanging House.

Not to worry...

...everyone is equal in my eye.

Oh, not my ear!

Governor!

Official business, sir.

Is it important?

It's very crucial.

Be with you in a minute.

Throw something on

and stay in that position.

Forgive me, I was just, ah, walking

the parapet, taking a look around.

What can I do for you?

Governor, as per your instructions...

...I'd like you to meet

the new sheriff of Rock Ridge.

I'd be delighted... Wow!

I've got to talk to you. Come here.

Have you gone berserk?

Can't you see that man is a nig...

Wrong person. Forgive me.

No offense intended.

Have you gone berserk?

Can't you see that man is a nig?

Don't worry, sir.

Now, Hedley, I've always

trusted your judgment before...

...but haven't you taken a giant leap

away from your good senses?

Please, don't fly off the handle, sir.

I'm about to make you

an historic figure.

Maybe even get you a cabinet post.

A cabinet post!

Did you say that?

Wonderful!

Yes, the first man ever to appoint

a black sheriff! Just think, sir...

...Washington, Jefferson...

...Lincoln.

Le Petomane!

Sir, you have the seeds

of greatness in you.

Nurse them, caress them,

pour water on them.

Don't short-change yourself, sir.

It will never work.

They'll kill him dead in one day!

One day is all we'll need to secure your

name in the annals of Western history.

And to get for you

a nomination for, dare I say...?

Dare, dare!

The Presidency!

Hail to the Chief!

Hail to the Chief!

"Four score and seven years ago...

"... our forefathers

brought forth on this... "

Are you coming back?

In a moment, dear.

Gentlemen, affairs of state must take

precedent over the affairs of state.

Yes, of course, sir, we understand.

Will you make all the arrangements?

I will make all the arrangements.

Especially the funeral.

Good luck, good luck, boys.

Wonderful working with you. Good luck!

Hurry up, get those flags up.

He'll be here soon.

I just got a telegram from

the governor's office.

The sheriff will be here at noon!

Noon! I'd better rehearse my speech!

"As Honorary Chairman of

the Welcoming Committee...

"... it is my privilege to extend to you

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