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GRANT What about his brother?
BASS
I dont trust him. Watch him close.
(BASS walks down the STAIRS sneaking a peek out the SWINGING DOORS. GRANT moves to the top of the PLATFORM looking out the window - yet keeping an eye on GUS)
LEVI
What’s it like doing white man’s law after being a slave?
BASS
Law ain't perfect, but it's the only one we got. In my
partner’s pocket there are twenty warrants - eighteen men - two women. Got a wagon outside ready to fill it with each and every one. Starting with your brother.
Sit it on
Grant!
Pour that
Stand up.
the Bar.
(Suddenly SILAS runs in wet out of breath. HE’s carry A BUCKET of WATER and the empty BOWL)
BASS
(BASS looks over to GRANT) BASS
(BASS waves for GRANT to come down from the PLATFORM. SILAS takes the BOWL - placing it on the BAR. THUNDER ROLL)
BASS
(GUS fills up the BOWL. LIGHTNING. GRANT stands near the BAR. BASS walks over to LEVI)
BASS
(LEVI stands)
water inside.
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