CONTINUED: 35.
Where is he?
KID
Made the express run to Lone Tree. He’ll be back by supper.
Armed with this information, Saunders abruptly turns and leaves. Cody and Kid follow him out.
36. EXT. PORCH – BUNKHOUSE (CONTINUOUS)
Cody and The Kid watch as Saunders and his men ride off.
Why’s he so anxious to get that book?
The Kid was wondering the same thing. He hurries toward the hotel.
Hey, where are you going?
37. INT. MARGARET’S ROOM – ROCK CREEK HOTEL – DAY 37.
TIGHT ON MARGARET reacting defensively.
KID
No, you didn’t. Saunders says you’re Spying for the South.
Margaret visibly shaken to hear that Saunders is so close.
He’s here?
KID
(Presses harder)
Tell me what’s going on.
MARGARET
(weakening)
Don’t believe Saunders. He’ not a soldier He’s an outlaw.
KID
(confused)
What?
37. CONTINUED: 37.
He murdered the real soldiers. It’s true, I swear.
KID
Then why’s he want that book?
Suddenly, Margaret’s more worried about the book than her safety.
You didn’t give it to him, did you?
KID
No, Lou has it.
MARGARET
Does Saunders know where Lou is?
KID
Yes.
MARGARET
Oh, my God, you’ve got to warn him. Saunders’ll kill Lou to get it.
Off The Kid, suddenly worried about Lou—
END ACT TWO