[showing Sir Malcom a portrait of a mountain lion] This is by Audubon. Some folks think he only did birds, but no such thing. He did the bloodthirsty beasts as well. It fits here; this is a bloodthirsty land. When I first came to this place, it was infested with those red-handed devils, the Apache. More animal than human. Not human at all, in truth. I blazed my way through the darkness. Through iron will and violent force, and the glory of God, are empires born. There are mountains named after me.
And at what cost? Your home's empty. Your son hates you. Your vainglorious pursuits have led to nothing but bloodshed and heartache. But you're right, the whiskey is very fine. And what do you want from me?
I want to know why you were riding with that Apache filth.
I was riding alongside a man.
Ah. Tell me, Malcom, when you were in Africa, how many "men" did you slaughter?
Sir Malcom does not answer, looking ashamed.
[smug] It is like looking in a mirror.
We are not the same.
You're right. I still have one child to save. "Bring the fattened calf and kill it. For this son of mine was lost, and now is found." Ethan will live out his days on this land. And you will help me in this. [makes to leave]
And if I am unable to assist you?
[stops at the door] What would you do to someone who became between you and your child?
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