Seth Bullock, Cy Tolliver and others in “Sold Under Sin”

Seth Bullock

May I speak?

Cy Tolliver

Mr. Bullock.

Seth Bullock

I was a marshal in Montana, my father served in the British Royal Army, and my brother Robert was a cavalryman, killed fighting the Comancheros in Texas.

Why are you here, Mr. Bullock?

Seth Bullock

A man named Otis Russell is laid up in this establishment, he needs protection.

Protection from whom?

Seth Bullock

Several in this camp. I beat him badly. Others have reason to wish him dead, and the camp sheriff can be bought off for half a can of bacon grease.

Well, while we're here, I will hold Mr. Russell under protection, as a gesture to your brother's sacrifice.

Seth Bullock

Thank you, sir.

I would add, in a camp, where the sheriff can be bought for bacon grease, a man, a former marshal, who understands the danger of his own temperament, might consider serving his fellows. We all have bloody thoughts.