Maj. Cartwright Quotes in Ulzana's Raid (1972)

Maj. Cartwright: [Holdig out army manual as if he is quoting it] Any band of hostiles leaving United States Indian agency will be pursued and apprehended with all due vigor. What we have to determine, Mr. McIntosh, is how many of them there are and whether they are hostile.

McIntosh: Well, the first is open to question; the second you can bet money on.

McIntosh: How many troopers is the Major planning to put out?

Maj. Cartwright: Well, that's a decision I won't be able to make until I know the strength of the hostile force.

Capt. Charles Gates: And their probable intention.

McIntosh: Their probable intention is to burn, maim, torture, rape and murder, Charlie.