Eric Fleming: Gil Favor

Quotes 

• Gil Favor : Every once in a while somebody comes up with the idea that a cattle drive is like a military campaign. They also think that the trail boss has the power of a general. They're a little wrong. For one thing, the pay is lower. For another thing his men can quit when they want to. And finally you can order 3,000 cattle to do anything, but you can't court martial them if they don't obey. I found that out. My name's Favor, Trail Boss.

• Wishbone : Well, I went back there last night with Mushy. Well, it wasn't his idea.

  Gil Favor : That's the only thing you don't have to tell me.

• Gil Favor : I see no reason at all why any of my men would bring a dead body here.

  Ossolo : I think you lie.

  Gil Favor : No! If I find a body in the camp though I will let you know. You have my word on that.

  Ossolo : The body must be back in the cave by the time the sun sets. If it is not, we have no wish to shed blood. But we will come upon you, and take back our own.

• Ossolo : There is no time. Bad things are happening in my village. There is a great sickness now among the very young. The Great Spirits want some of them in exchange for the old man you have stolen from us.

  Gil Favor : We honour your customs. We did return Sankeno to you. It is for you to deal with your people as you will. But do not ask us to kill him for you.