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that might dribble through to the rebels...

...affect the outcome of this war

one way or another?

They couldn't, sir,

so long as those shipments were small.

I have reason to believe the rebels'

next shipments will involve millions.

- That could prolong this conflict for years.

- Where could they get millions?

Only one place, sir. Virginia City in Nevada.

Three of the richest mines in America...

- ...belong to Southern sympathizers there.

- Virginia City. That's a rebel hotbed.

- You'll have to watch yourself.

- Thank you. We will.

By the way,

I'm taking these men with me, sir.

We always work together.

Well, what are their qualifications?

Well, sir, Marblehead there...

Yes, sir.

...he's probably one of the finest

horse-thieves east of Chicago.

- You mean Kansas City, sir.

- Oh, Kansas City.

- And Moose.

- Yes, sir.

Well, he's had four wives, so he's had

to learn how to keep undercover.

Shucks.

Well, that settles it.

Draw what money you need

from the paymaster.

And before you leave, look over

the Washington reports on Virginia City.

Thank you.

- Good luck to you.

Thank you, sir.

- Sir.

- Sir.

Hey, why did you say

I only had four wives?

- Well, what was it, five?

Sure.

Oh, I keep losing count.

This is most uncomfortable.

I've never had such a rough ride.

My congressman

will certainly hear about this road.

In fact,

I think I'll write to President Lincoln.

He's kind of busy right now.

- There's a war on, you know.

- Oh, the war, the war.

When I think of all those brave boys

on the battlefield, so many of them.

- It's bad for business, you know.

- What is your business, mister?

Life insurance.

- Perhaps I could interest you in a policy.

- No, thanks.

Great American Insurance Company,

Cleveland, Ohio. Fine protection.

- I would not be a good risk.

- Nonsense, you look as fit as a fiddle.

I suppose you avoid

all unnecessary forms of excitement?

Oh, sure, sure.

I just sit home, reading books.

Oh, you Westerners are lucky.

No taxes to speak of,

nothing to worry about.

Of course, you are deprived of the glorious

opportunity to defend your country.

You are lucky to be out here.

They tell me they are

drafting men your age in the North.

Yes. Yes, they are.

That's the part of the war

I don't approve of.

What business

are you three gentlemen in?

- Well...

- We're in the mining business.

Gold mining. We thought we'd mosey

around Virginia City for a spell.

Doesn't your friend know there's more

silver than gold in Virginia City?

- Yes, but...

- We're in both.

That's it.

So you're from Virginia City,

are you, Miss Hayne? You haven't said.

Haven't I?

Now that we've all mentioned

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