This episode is set in a Pennsylvania town where the settlers have had recent troubles with the Choctaws but in reality the Choctaws during that period lived hundreds of miles to the south in Mississippi and Alabama.
Israel: Pa, why can't we drive the wagon up to the front steps of the legislature? Is there any law against it? Daniel: Well, son, there might as well be.
Fryman (about Mingo): I'm sure Boone'll vouch for him. Daniel: I don't have to vouch for him. He's as good a man as any.
Daniel: I couldn't eat another bite. Israel: Well I could.
Fryman: There are ears that shouldn't hear about it. Mingo: I could go out back with the children, Mr. Fryman, but I'll hear about it eventually.
Fryman: I'm gonna tell you once more--don't crowd me and don't crowd her, Uncle Luke.
Mingo: What's your mother up to? Israel: She and Mrs. Jarvis are talking. Must be important. She told me to clear out and come in here.
Daniel: You know, Simon, looks like it's gonna be a long afternoon.
Daniel: You must be on the mend, Simon. You came to with only one bucket this time.
Jarvis: How long I gotta breathe of this steam? Daniel: Until you dry out.
Daniel: Simon, I want you to tell me what happened. I need you sober for that. Jarvis: I don't wanna be sober. It's a free country, isn't it? Daniel: You oughta know. You won a medal for helpin' make it that way. Jarvis: You know, Daniel, you take the prize. When all else fails, waive the flag.
Daniel (about Israel): He knows how to ask the questions. The trick is bein' able to answer 'em.
Mingo (to Daniel): With all this waiting around I'm getting as jumpy as Israel.
Fryman: You went out and seen for yourself, huh? Daniel (about Jarvis): I've seen liquored up men before. Fryman: That's not what I mean. I mean the other thing. The fear in his eyes and his face.
Luke (to Mingo): You find an Indian, you find a thief.
Daniel: Are you ready to get outta here? Mingo: I think I might be persuaded to leave.
Luke: You still gotta fight your way outta town. Daniel: It'll be a pleasure, Luke. Ten against two is about your style. Jarvis (enters): Ten against three.
Jarvis: If this town is gonna grow it's gotta stop dependin' on heroes and start dependin' on itself.
Charles Drake would return in The Plague That Came to Bent's Fort which aired the following season.
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