Dances With Wolves Script

Come here! Move it! Oh, God! Glass. Is that Tucker's men? Yes, sir. How long has it been like this? We found them this morning. They've been here two days. Is that you, Lieutenant? [Gunshot] Sons of bitches. Hey, come on. You better take cover.

Is this the last one?

I ain't kidding. These boys are shooters.

I don't know. There's no ether, either. Oh, Jesus Christ.

Come on. Go under cover. There you go.

You there! Is this the last one?

You went to the hospital?

God, what a mess.

It was no good.

At least there's no gangrene. There will be if it doesn't come off soon. Well, I can't saw if I can't keep my eyes open.

What's going on here? What's going on here? That seems to be the question, all right. See, you could ask the major, but he don't know.

I'm sorry. Let's coffee up.

He's busy.

He can wait a few more minutes. Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 1

He's busy trying to figure out how come the officers' mess run out of peach ice cream. The general come up to see the show.

[Gunshots] What's he doing? [Gunshots] What did you say to him?

All he knows is there ain't no show. Now, the major, he's looking at the general. He's thinking to himself, "I better do something."

I didn't say nothing. You showed him, Lieutenant! [Cheering] Yay! Yay!

You know what that means. I don't want to be the first one across this field.

Come on back, you son of a bitch! Come on back! Come on back!

They're supposed to be beat up just like us. Everybody knows Tucker's men are tough as cobs.

All right by me. Get over here! Forgive me, Father.

So far the only thing killed out here is three milking cows.

He's coming again!

That's about to change.

Here he comes!

[Gunshot]

Ray!

You son of a bitch.

I got him.

Some of the boys are saying if we ain't gonna fight... we could just settle this whole business with a little... high-stakes poker.

Don't… Don't...

Wouldn't that be a sight?

You rest easy, son. You'll keep your foot.

Don't take off my foot.

A bunch of fellas sitting in the middle of this field... drawing cards, huh?

As God is my judge, you'll keep it.

What is it, sir?

Bring up my ambulance.

Looks like a suicide. Tucker!

Sir?

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 2

Bring my ambulance, and bring my surgeon with it! We got an officer who's worth something Lying here.

"No, sir." It says here that you've been decorated. Yes, sir.

The strangeness of this life cannot be measured. In trying to produce my own death, I was elevated to the status of a living hero.

And they sent you here to be posted? I'm here at my own request. Really?

I was also awarded Cisco, the trusty mount that carried me that day, and was given transfer to any station I desired. The bloody slaughter continues in the east as I arrive at Fort Hayes, a tiny island of men and material surrounded by a never-ending sea of prairie.

Why? I've always wanted to see the Frontier. You want to see the Frontier? Yes, sir. Before it's gone.

Lieutenant. Lieutenant.

Such a smart lad, coming straight to me.

Lieutenant John J. Dunbar.

Sir...Knight.

Lieutenant John J. Dunbar? Yes, sir.

I am sending you on a knight's errand.

"Yes, sir."

You will report to Captain Cargill at the furthermost outpost of the realm, Fort Sedgewick.

Indian fighter, huh? Excuse me? You're to be posted on the Frontier. The Frontier is Indian country. I deduced that you're an Indian fighter. I didn't get here by being stupid. No, sir.

My personal seal will assure your safety through many miles of wild and hostile country. I was wondering... Yes? How will I be getting there? You think I don't know? No, sir. It's just that I don't know--

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 3

Hold your tongue.

What you got there?

I happen to be in a generous mood.

Somebody back east is saying, "Why don't he write?"

See that peasant out there? He calls himself Timmons.

[Spits] You stupid bastard.

He's going to Fort Sedgewick this very afternoon.

What the hell was that?

Ride with him.

What is that?

He knows the way.

What the hell is that?

Thank you. That is all.

What is it?

Sir Knight?

[Coughing]

I've just pissed in my pants... and nobody can do anything about it.

[Spitting]

To your journey!

Why don't you put that in your book?

[Passes Gas]

To my journey! Haw! Gee over a little bit, Jim! Gee over a little bit, Jim!

[Coughing] Were it not for my companion, I would be having the time of my life. He is quite possibly the foulest man I have ever met.

The king is dead. Get up, Timmons. Long live the king. Timmons. [Gunshot] Get up. Haw, Jim and Jake! Get up. Haw a little bit, Jim! Haw a little bit!

Come on. Get up.

Gee over a little bit, Jim!

Oh! Ow!

Gee a little bit!

Someone poked me in my butt.

Gee over a little bit!

Was that you?

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 4

God damn it!

There ain't nothing here, Lieutenant.

Damn it! I'm going to have a welt.

Hey! There ain't nothing here, Lieutenant.

How come we haven't seen any buffalo?

Lieutenant!

You can't figure the stinking buffalo.

Everybody's run off or got killed.

Sometimes you won't see any for days.

All right. Let's unload the wagon.

Other times, they'll be thick, Like curls on a whore.

What! And leave it all here?

Ho!

I'm staying, too.

What about Indians?

There ain't nothing here, Lieutenant.

Indians? Goddamn Indians! No, not at the moment. You just as soon not see them unless they're dead. They're nothing but thieves and beggars. Ho up there! Not what you would call much of a going concern now, is it?

We don't know what's happened. So, so... things being as they are, we might as well turn around and get headed back. This is my post. "This is my post?"

Go down there. This is my post. Why? There ain't nothing down there.

"This is my post?"

Because I said.

Jesus H. Christ.

Go down there.

What, are you crazy, boy? Lieutenant.

Haw! Fast son of a bitch. Haw! This is my post. Hey, there, son of a bitch! Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 5

Put it down. And these are the post provisions. Get your ass off the wagon and help me unload.

Supplies are abundant, and the country is everything I dreamed it would be. There can be no place like this on earth. [Rustling]

Put it down! [Rustling] I'll let them know where you are.

Bad horse.

Good.

Bad horse.

Good luck, Lieutenant.

Come on, Cisco. One more time.

Thank you. Git up! Jake and Jim! Come on! Git up, Cisco. Good mule! Good mule! Git up! Haw, Jim! Git up! There you go! Haw up there now! Easy. Haw! Haw, Jim! Only a white man would make a fire for everyone to see.

Haw, Jim! Come on, now!

Maybe there's more than one. Get on up in there! There might be three or four. Haw, now! Good mules! Good mules!

I know three or four who will not be making the trip back home.

Have arrived to find Fort Sedgewick deserted.

We have nothing to show for this trail.

Am now waiting for garrison's return or word from headquarters.

We have no rifles.

The post is in exceedingly poor condition, and I have assigned myself clean-up duty beginning tomorrow.

White men are sure to have rifles. It's hard to say how many might be down there.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 6

We should forget this and go home.

Were they frightened? Had there been some sort of revolt?

Then go. I would rather die... than argue about a single line of smoke in my own country. He will not quit until we are all dead. And if I...

I can make no sense of the clues left me here. Perhaps my relief will provide the answers. It's been almost days. Still no sign of Captain Cargill's command.

Aah! Uh! Uh!

Communication can only take place if I leave, and I don't want to abandon my post.

Aah! Aah!

Though well-supplied, I have decided to ration my goods... as if I were part of a post rather than the whole affair.

Aah! Uhh!

There's a wolf who seems intent on the goings on here.

Uhh! Uhh!

He doesn't seem inclined to be a nuisance, and aside from Cisco, has been my only company.

Aah! Uhh! Oh, look at me.

He has appeared each afternoon for two days.

Don't...hurt my mules.

He has two milky white paws.

Stop it.

If he comes calling tomorrow, I will name him Two Socks.

Stop it. [ Singing ] Please don't hurt my mules. How can I marry a pretty little girl When I got no cloak to put on? Oh, soldier, Oh, soldier Won't you marry me.

Aah! Whoo! Whoo-whoo! Men had been living in these caves, but why?

Before the fight comes home?

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 7

How can I marry a pretty little girl.

I am still alone, however, and unless troops arrive soon, all may be lost.

When I got no shoes to put on? How can I marry a pretty little girl when I got no hat to put on? Soldier, oh, soldier, won't you marry me Before the fight comes home? How can I marry an ugly little girl When I got a pretty wife back home?

It's been two days now and nothing. My presence here must have been reported by now. Have made all the preparations I can think of. Cannot mount an adequate defense, but will try to make a big impression when they come.

[Horse Neighs]

Waiting.

[Speaking Lakota]

Postscript--

You there!

The man I encountered was a magnificent-looking fellow.

Hey! [Snoring] Have made first contact with a wild Indian. One came to the fort and tried to steal my horse. When I appeared, he became frightened and ran off.

I do not care for this talk about a white man. Whatever he is, he is not Sioux and that makes him less. When I hear that more whites are coming, I want to laugh.

Do not know how many more are in the vicinity, but assume where there is one, there's sure to be another.

We took a hundred horses from these people. There was no honor in it.

Have decided to bury excess ordnance

They don't ride well. They don't shoot well.

Best it fall into enemy hands.

They're dirty.

My afternoon rides have been pared down to short circular patrols, always keeping the post in sight.

Those soldiers could not even make it through one winter here.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 8

And these people are said to flourish? I think they will all be dead soon.

No man can tell another what to do. But killing a white man is a delicate matter.

I think this fool is probably lost. Wind In His Hair's words are strong and I have heard them. It's true the whites are a poor race and hard to understand.

If you kill one, more are sure to come. It's easy to become confused by these questions. It's hard to know what to do.

But make no mistake. The whites are coming. Even our enemies agree on this. So when I see one man alone without fear in our country...

We should talk about this some more. That is all I have to say. [Horse Neighs] Yes, sir, I have.

I do not think he is lost. I think he may have medicine. I see someone who might speak... for all the white people who are coming. I think this is a person with which treaties might be struck. Kicking Bird is always looking ahead and that is good. But this man cannot cover our lodges or feed our children. He is nothing to us.

No. I'll ask, sir. [Clunk] [Shouting And Whooping] We'll be heroes! They'll write songs about us. What happened? I don't know. My arm doesn't work. You shouldn't have fallen off. Now we'll get in trouble.

I will take some men. It was your idea. We will shoot some arrows into this white man.

My idea was only to take the horse, not fall down.

If he truly has medicine, he will not be hurt.

Otter hurt himself.

If he has no medicine, he will be dead.

What are you looking at? I'm the one who's hurt.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 9

I will be when my father finds out. His bow will be across my back. Oh, God.

target, and a target makes a poor impression. I am through waiting. What are you looking at?

[Thump]

[Woman Singing]

Eeeaaaah!

[Singing]

Eeeaaaah!

Ahem.

I am Wind In His Hair!

Son of a bitch.

I am Wind In His Hair!

No. Wait.

Do you see that I am not afraid of you? Do you see?

Wait!

Whoo!

Wait. Wait. [Crying]

Whoo!

Wait.

Aah!

You need help. You're hurt.

I realize now that I have been wrong.

Aah! Uh! Uh!

All this time, I've been waiting. Let me-Waiting for what? You need help. For someone to find me? For Indians to take my horse?

You need help.

To see a buffalo?

Let me help you.

Since I have arrived at this post, I have been walking on eggs.

Let me help you. You're hurt. You're hurt.

I am sick of it. Tomorrow, I will ride out to the indians.

Uh! [Speaking Lakota]

I do not know the wisdom of this thinking, but I've become a

[Laughing]

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 10

[Screaming In Lakota]

And you will go.

[Screaming In Lakota]

That is all I have to say.

She's hurt.

Welcome.

She's hurt.

Welcome.

You are not welcome here.

Hi!

No. She's hurt.

Come.

Go away from us!

Please, sit down.

You are not welcome! Go away from us!

Sit down. Wait just a minute

[Shouting And Whooping] His mind is gone. Tatanka.

Stop. The soldier did not come to fight.

Tatanka. Tanka?

He is going away and we will let him. I am in agreement with Kicking Bird. We will go down and talk to the white man.

Tatanka. Tan-tanka. Tatanka. Tatanka.

And find out why he is here. Tatanka. If this council decides to talk to the white man... then it will be so.

Tatanka. Buffalo. Buffalo.

But in my mind it's not right... that a chief as great as Ten Bears... goes to ask the business of a puny, trespassing white man... who has only a smart horse and a few white man's clothes.

Tatanka. Buffalo. Buff? Buff--Buff--

I will not go. Buff-You will go. Buffalo. Tatanka. Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 11

It's good to have company. The Fierce One, as I call him, seems very tough. I hope I never have to fight him. He seems honest and very direct. I like The Quiet One immensely. He's patient, inquisitive, and seems eager to communicate. I would conclude he's a man of weight among his people.

So much goes unsaid. I feel these people, The Quiet One in particular, want something from me. Made presents of coffee and most of the sugar. Don't believe I'd go too far in saying a foundation for good relations is being laid. Stands With A Fist.

Buffalo. We will talk a while. [Grinding] Your wounds are healing well? I believe I made a greater impression on their next visit. I produced a coffee grinder, something none of them had seen before.

Yes, they are. You are happy here, with my family? I am glad to be here.

Is the coffee not good? I am missing my husband. It's too strong, maybe. Too strong, maybe.

Perhaps you will marry again when the time is right? Perhaps.

Sugar. Put in.

We have word from many places that the whites are coming.

Um... Ta-Taste it. Sugar. You want some? You want some?

They are coming into everyone's country. I think they will soon be in ours. This white man who lives at the old soldier fort... I have visited him and I believe his heart is a good one.

That's a lot.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 12

I am afraid of the white man at the fort.

Perhaps the difficulty is yours. Christine!

I am afraid he will tell others that I am here. I am afraid they will try to take me away. I've heard they take people away. Every warrior in camp would fight them if they tried.

Christine! Christine! Get 'em, Joe! Get them chickens! Billy, you get away from those puppies! Mommy! I need my puppy!

I cannot make the white man language.

Go get him! Damn!

He cannot speak Sioux. It has been a long time since I made the talk.

Get the kids, and get them in the house. Go on!

I want you to try. In the house. I don't know how. Christine! Yes, you do. I can't.

Christine! Where are you?

I can't. It's dead in me.

Joe, get in the house right now!

I don't ask this for myself. I ask this for all the people.

Who is it, Willie? They look like Pawnee.

He knows things about the whites which we do not.

My father and your father are talking to them.

Now, you must remember. What do they want? I can't. I don't know. Will she make the white words? She won't try. She is being difficult.

Go on. You heard him. Get out of here. Run, Christine!

Well, she's the one who's crying.

I said run!

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 13

Joe! Joe! I've thought to inquire about the woman I found on the prairie, but it's a complicated subject, given our limitations.

Christine! [Whooping] Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!

One thing is clear. There are no buffalo.

Mmm. Mmm.

It weighs heavy on their minds.

Come on, Two Socks.

Yesterday's meeting was the best.

Bacon. I've been invited to the village. Two Socks, like Cisco, has become a trusted friend.

I'm looking forward to going.

He won't eat from my hand, but he never fails to alert me when something is wrong.

We were waiting for you.

Tatanka.

Now tell him we are glad that he is here.

We were waiting for you.

No, I haven't seen any buffalo. Um... Sorry. H-H-Hello. Are--Are you hungry? You... Are you hungry? I have food. I have a lot of food. Nothing I've been told about these people is correct.

here... good. Thank you. I feel good. I feel good.

They are not beggars and thieves or the bogeymen they've been made out to be. They are polite guests with a familiar humor I enjoy.

[Translating] Ask him why he is at the soldier fort. Um...

Real communication is slow, however, and The Quiet One is as frustrated as I am.

the--the s-s-soldier fort. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Most progress has been built on failure rather than success.

What is your names?

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 14

Your name? Our names? I--I-- I don't-What is his name? What are you called? He's right. Introductions should come first.

[Speaking Lakota]

H-H-He...

Get--Get up?

He Kick--

Stand up?

Kick.

Stands?

Kick?

Stands?

More. More Kick?

Stands. Your name's Stands?

More Kicking? Kicking. Um... Bird? Bird Kicking Bird. Bird Kicking Bird. [Speaking Lakota] What is he... Is he Chief? No. H-H-H-[Speaking Lakota] H-H-H-[Speaking Lakota] [Speaking Lakota] A ho-ho-holy man. Holy man.

Stands. Stands. With. With? With. Stands With? With. Fist? Yes. Stands With A Fist? Stands With A Fist, I'm John Dunbar. John--John Dunbar. Dunbar. John Dunbar. John Dunbar. Dumb Bear. No, not Dumb Bear.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 15

Dunbar.

Buffaloes! Buffaloes!

Dumb...

Tatanka?

Dumb...

Tatanka? Tatanka?

--bar.

Yeah.

Not Dumb Bear.

[Speaking Lakota] [Cheering]

Dun-bar. Riders were sent to pick up the trail. There's been an exciting breakthrough with the Indians. The woman I found speaks English, and today, clear progress was made. I'm reluctant to answer all their questions. Something tells me not to say too much. It was good to see Fort Sedgewick again, Yet I look forward to another visit with my new neighbors. This is still my home, and I remain watchful for my relief and hope my negotiations will bear fruit.

By the time I gathered my things, the entire tribe was well on its way. Their efficiency and the speed at which they moved was enough to impress any military commander. I've gone from a person of suspicion to one of genuine standing. I am greeted with open smiles and looks of appreciation. In short, I have become a celebrity. Lieutenant! Lieutenant!

[Rumbling] Lieutenant! [Rumbling Grows Louder] [Drums Beat And Chanting] Buffalo! Buffalo!

Scouts picked up the trail where I said it would be. It was not hard to find-- a gigantic swath of torn-up ground extending to the horizon.

I've seen buffalo! [Whooping]

The numbers it took to create this image was hard to imagine.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 16

Lieutenant! [Laughing And Talking] Lieutenant! I can't. Who would do such a thing? The field was proof enough that it was a people without value and without soul, with no regard for Sioux rights. The wagon tracks leading the way left little doubt, and my heart sank, as I knew it could only be white hunters.

No. I'm--I'm-- I'm full. And I can't tell the story anymore. Ah! No. Do you want to try it?

Voices that had been joyous were now as silent as the dead buffalo left to rot,

You want to try it? Here.

killed only for their tongues and the price of their hides.

I can't. This is too much.

[Drums Beating]

It's a good trade.

[Whooping]

This is-- This is--a good trade.

As they celebrated into the night the coming hunt, it was hard to know where to be.

No, no! I can't. I'm full. I'm tired. No! Wa zhi.

I don't know if they understood, but I could not sleep among them.

Wa zhi. Wa zhi?

There had been no looks, no blame. There was only the confusion of a people not able to predict the future.

Wa zhi. Wa zhi? Wa zhi. Lieutenant!

[Whooping] No! No! Are you all right? Ahh... Are you all right? Tatanka. [Whooping] Big tatanka. [Cheering] Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 17

Big tatanka. And whatever God may be, I thank God for this day.

Big tatanka! [Laughter]

To stay longer would have been useless.

That's my hat! We had all the meat we could possibly carry.

Hey. Hey! You're wearing my hat. It's my hat. I found it on the prairie. It's mine.

We had hunted for three days, losing six ponies and only three men injured. I'd never known a people so eager to laugh, so devoted to family, so dedicated to each other. And the only word that came to mind was harmony.

No, no. My hat. That hat belongs to Lieutenant.

Many times I've felt alone, but until this afternoon,

He left it on the prairie. He didn't want it.

I had never felt completely lonely.

Well, you can see he wants it now.

Though only two days, it seems like a week.

We all know that it's a soldier hat.

I am missing the company of my friends.

We all know who wears it.

I can see their faces, but it isn't enough.

If you want to keep it, that's all right. But give something for it.

Tomorrow I'll pay them a visit. After all, they are my neighbors.

Washte. What can it hurt? Washte. Hey! Good...trade. God! Go home! [Moaning] Go! It seems every day ends with a miracle here.

Go home, Two Socks!

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 18

Bad wolf! Bad wolf!

Sit down? Kicking Bird wants to know why you want to make war on the Pawnee.

Aaahh! It is autumn now, and I'm spending more time than ever with my friends.

They have done nothing to you. They are Sioux enemies.

They have given me my own lodge. We talk every day, But I know Kicking Bird is frustrated with me. He wants to know how many more white people are coming.

[Speaking Lakota] Only Sioux warriors to go. I have been a warrior longer than many of the young men who will go on this war party. Tell him.

I tell him they will most likely just pass through this country. I am speaking in half-truths.

[Translating]

One day there will be too many.

He said that the Sioux way of being a warrior is not the white way.

I cannot tell them that.

You are not ready.

I'm sure Stands With A Fist knows I'm holding back.

I understand.

To her credit, she says nothing.

Tell him I cannot learn these ways in camp.

A war party is going against the Pawnee, and I've asked to go.

He also asks that you watch over his family while he is gone.

I sense I made a mistake in doing so, but I couldn't bring myself to take it back.

This thing he asks is a great honor for you.

From what I gather, the Pawnee have been very hard on these people.

Tell him that I... would be happy to watch over his family. [Translating]

I hope I have not overstepped my bounds.

He thanks Dances With Wolves for coming.

[Rustling]

Who is Dances With Wolves?

Come in, please. Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 19

It is the name which all the people are calling you now.

I was not very old when I came to be with the people, and I was made to work.

Dances With-I worked every day very hard. That's right. There was a wom-- one woman who didn't like me much.

That day. Dances With Wolves.

She used to call me bad names, and sometimes she-- amapre--

How do you say it? Beat me? Shumanitutonka Ob Wachi. Shumanitutonka Ob Wachi.

One day, she was calling me these bad names with her face in my face, and I hit her.

Washte. Washte.

I was not very big, but she fell down.

Shumanitutonka Ob Wachi.

She fell hard and didn't move.

Keep on with the white man talk, if it pleases you.

Then I stood over her with my fist and asked if there was any other woman who wanted to call me bad names.

I like to make the talk. Oh, I cut this off.

No one bothered me after that day.

I shaved it off. Oh.

No, I-- I wouldn't think so.

Go on.

Show me.

Grass grows on the prairie.

Show me where you hit her.

Grass grows on the prairie?

Why are you not married?

Peta ki oblaye el ti.

I'm sorry.

No. You said "Fire lives on the prairie."

I have to go. I'm sorry.

I did? Can I help you? No laughing, though. No. How did you get your name?

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 20

Some of your words are wrong, but you are learning fast.

I have hurt him, and I should go talk to him. You can't. He is gone.

So what can I tell you today? He left this morning. I want to know about Stands With A Fist. Why is there no man with her?

[Rustling] Bet you were thinking... now, why don't he write?

She is in mourning. Hello, Two Socks.

I don't underst-I do not understand "mourning." She cries for someone.

Hmm? Come on. Come on.

Cries for who? It is not polite to speak of the dead. But you are new, so I will tell you. She cries for her husband. He was killed not long ago. That is how you came to find her on the prairie.

I won't hurt you. Come on. You can do this. You can do this. Come on. This is easy. This is easy, Two Socks. I am in mourning.

How long will she cry?

No, we cannot.

It is Kicking Bird's place to say when she is finished.

Yes. We must be careful.

He's the one that found her when she was very little.

We must be careful. O.K.

People are talking about you.

Wait, wait, wait.

What are they saying?

Wait, wait, wait. Wait.

They are proud of the medicine... you are making with Dances With Wolves.

[Voices] What? Trouble.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 21

Aah! The Pawnee are coming-- or men. Hunters found them not far to the north.

Aah! [Whooping] Aah!

Stone Calf, wait. I will follow you. The Pawnee do not come for horses. They come for blood. Get your weapons and come to my lodge. I will go.

Aah! It was hard to know how to feel. I'd never been in a battle like this. There was no dark political objective. This was not a fight for territory or riches or to make men free.

I will get them. Stone Calf, wait. I have-- I have guns. I have many rifles.

It had been fought to preserve the winter food stores, to protect the women and children.

Yes.

Stone Calf was a great loss, but even the old men could not remember such a one-sided victory.

No. The ride is long, and we can spare no men.

I gradually began to look at it in a new way.

Guns would make one warrior like two.

I felt a pride I'd never felt before.

Take one man and go quickly.

I'd never really known who John Dunbar was.

At the fort?

I will take Smiles A Lot. Come here. Aah! Shoot the gun! Aah! Aah!

Perhaps the name itself had no meaning. But as I heard my Sioux name being called over and over, I knew for the first time who I really was. [Speaking Lakota] [Chanting]

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 22

I suppose I will be the one to say something.

[Gunshot] [Speaking Lakota]

She's your daughter now.

Where are you going? There is gambling tonight.

I know.

Horseback's games are always good.

Relax. You can't see everything coming. Stop it. Quit your playing.

I'm tired. Horseback already has a good rifle of mine.

Stands With A Fist.

Good night.

You will mourn no more.

How long will Stands With A Fist mourn?

Turn around. You look good.

I don't know. I hope it will not be too long.

You know, the man she mourned for... he was my best friend.

Has something happened? I didn't know that. What? He was a good man. She has found love again. It has been hard for me to like you.

With who? Who do you think?

I am not the thinker. Kicking Bird is.

Tell me. I always feel anger first. Dances With Wolves. Are you certain of this?

There were no answers to my questions.

When you see them together, you will know.

But now I think he went away because you were coming.

What are people saying? They like the match.

That is how I see it. [Chanting]

No one is angry? This is a good day for me. It makes sense. They are both white.

And for me.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 23

If you want this man, take his hand in yours. I had never been married before. I don't know if all grooms have the same experience, but as Kicking Bird spoke about what was expected of a Sioux husband, my mind began to shut out everything but her-- the details of her costume, the contours of her shape, the light in her eyes, the smallness of her feet.

I was just thinking that of all the trails in this life... there is one that matters most. It is the trail of a true human being. I think you are on this trail, and it is good to see. We call you the Busy Bee. [Speaking Lakota] You always ask about the white people.

I knew that the love between us would be served.

You always want to know how many more are coming.

Have you heard all that I have said?

There will be a lot, my friend. More than can be counted.

Yes. How many? Good. Then take her inside. Like the stars. She is your wife. [Speaking Lakota] Oh, good. It makes me afraid for all the Sioux.

Thank you. Bye.

We should tell this to Ten Bears.

Bye. The men who wore this came... in the time of my Grandfather's Grandfather.

[Ululating] [Chanting]

Eventually we drove them out. It's good to be out. Yes, it must be.

Then the Mexicans came. They do not come here anymore.

We are trying for a baby.

In my own time, the Texans.

No waiting?

They have been like all the others.

No waiting. Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 24

They take without asking. No! I don't know if we are ready for these people. But I think you are right. I think they will keep coming.

Stay down. Stay. Oh, God. Oh, my God.

When I think of that, I look at this helmet. Our country is all that we have, and we will fight to keep it.

It's O.K. Oh. Something has happened.

Tomorrow we will strike the village... and go to the winter camp. You have everything from the soldier fort?

Dances With Wolves is not coming. He must have trouble.

Yes.

Pick two good men and send them back to the soldier fort.

There's nothing for me there.

Spivey.

That's good.

Spivey.

The journal.

Yes, Sergeant.

Stands With--Wait!

Tell the major he's waking up.

It was important.

Move your worthless ass. You got yourself a hell of a shiner, didn't you?

The words in the book are like a trail for people to follow.

Major's coming through. It tells everything about my life here.

Well, does he speak English?

I must get it.

I don't know, sir.

Enough. We cannot wait for you.

Speak English?

I'll catch up.

Talk English?

I'll catch up. Injun!

Talk! I speak English.

Injun! Get him! Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 25

Who are you? Here, you. Eyes front. Lieutenant John J. Dunbar. This is my post. Why are you dressed like this? I came out from Fort Hayes last April, but there was nobody here.

I said eyes front! Don't shoot him! Hit him! Get him! Get him!

Do you have proof of that? Why are you out of uniform? My journal's on the bunk in my quarters.

What's the Army doing here?

My orders are in the journal.

Hey!

It will tell you everything.

Lieutenant's asking the questions.

Spivey, you and Edwards were the first ones here. Did you find a journal?

Bauer. We're charged with apprehending--

No, we didn't find nothing. We're charged with apprehending hostiles and recovering stolen property, retrieving white captives taken in hostile raidings.

Where's Edwards? He's outside. Hey, he didn't find nothing either.

There are no hostiles.

Ha ha ha.

We will ascertain that.

You turned Injun, didn't you? Didn't you?

If you'll guide us to these camps and interpret, your conduct will be re-evaluated.

He's a white man.

What conduct?

They say he's a soldier.

Your status as a traitor might improve should you choose to cooperate with the United States Army.

He's an officer. Do you salute him or shoot him?

There's nothing for you to do out here.

[Laughter] Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 26

Are you willing to cooperate or not?

Go ahead. Lap it up.

Well, speak up!

You son of a bitch!

I am Dances With Wolves.

Hey, hey, hey! Hey!

What's that?

It's all right.

I have nothing to say to you.

It's all right.

You are not worth talking to.

He's going to get hungrier, that's all.

Sergeant, form a detail and take this man down to the river. Let him clean up his face. Yes, sir.

But maybe that don't matter. Word is they're going to ship you back to Hayes. And once you get there, they're going to hang you.

Not you, Spivey. [Laughs] Hey, Spivey. Come on. Forget about him. Hey, Spivey. You got paper? Go on. Get out of here. What's it to you? Hyah! Give me some, shit-bird. Hyah! Can you read? Hyah! No, I can't read. You can't read either. Now just give me some.

Hyah! Get up in there! [Whistles]

Quick, give me some!

Hyah!

All right. Hold your horses.

Get up in there!

[Laughs]

Hyah!

Bauer!

Hey, Spivey, what is that?

Bauer!

Looks like he's following us.

Hey, let go of me!

Hell, I'm going to shoot him.

Lap it up, Injun.

[Gunshot] Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 27

Dang. You missed him.

Dead shot, boys. Come on. Son of a bitch!

Don't shoot. Spivey! It's my shot. Get up! Look at that stupid bastard. What are you doing? Edwards! He ain't even moving. Get up! Wait a minute. That's my shot. I mean it! Get up! Shoot him! Spivey! [Gunshot] He's standing there.

Get up! Spivey! You bash that prisoner again, I'll put those shackles on you.

Shoot him! [Gunshot]

You men get back here!

Aah!

Now!

- Jesus Christ! - Holy shit!

God damn it!

Bauer! Aah!

Get down here.

Bauer, get him off him!

Boom.

He might have killed you.

Clear behind that stand of trees?

[Gunshot]

Hey!

I'll get that son of a bitch. [Gunshot]

[Spivey]

You missed him.

I don't see nobody.

Sit down, God damn it! [Yelps] That's it. I got him!

All right. Let's go.

Indians! [Whooping] Aah!

I got him! Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 28

Bauer! The man the soldiers are looking for no longer exists.

Bauer! Bauer!

Now there is only a Sioux named Dances With Wolves.

[Shouting] [Whooping]

Let's smoke a while.

Dances With Wolves is quiet these days.

With Ten Bears, it was always more than a while.

Is his heart bad?

There was purpose in everything he did.

Killing the soldiers at the river... was a good thing. I did not mind killing those men. I was glad to do it. But the soldiers hate me now, like they hate no other. They think I am a traitor.

He wanted me to stay. But I was sure of myself. I would be an excuse for the Army to find this place. I pushed him to move the camp, but he only talked of simple pleasures.

And they will hunt for me. And when they find me, they find you.

He reminded me that at his age a good fire is better than anything.

I think it would be wise to move the village now.

Ten Bears was an extraordinary man.

I will be leaving.

You have nothing to say?

I must go and talk with those who would listen.

What can I tell you?

[Arguing In Lakota]

What's ever on your mind. You've made the decision.

Quiet. You are hurting my ears.

My place is with you.

Leave us alone. You are the only white man I have ever known.

I go where you go.

I have thought about you a lot. More than you know.

No.

But I think you are wrong.

You're not afraid?

I told Ten Bears we'd leave when the snow breaks.

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 29

Did you tell everyone? Not everyone. It's all right. You, uh... finish your pipe? Ah. Good pipe. How, uh... does it smoke? I've never smoked it. We come far, you and me. I will not forget you. Dances With Wolves. I am Wind In His Hair. Do you see that I am your friend? Can you see that you will always be my friend? [Shouting In Lakota] Sergeant! Over here! Now! [Howling]

Dances with wolves – A.C.R. 3A pg 30