Ben Quote - Week Oct. 5 / Death at Dawn

[Pearson]

From: Death at Dawn
Ben visits Beth Cameron (Nancy Deale) to convince her to testify against Farmer Perkins, a scene made even more touching (IMHO) by the knowledge that at the time, she was LG's love-interest (& future wife). ;-)

Ben: There was a hearing a while ago. You were needed at that hearing. You weren't there.

Beth Cameron: What do you want me to do? Isn't one killing enough? My husband's dead, isn't he? My husband tried to stand up to Sam Bryant and they killed him. And if I try to stand up to them, they'll kill me. Is that what you want?

Ben: No, of course not. And it won't happen. Now, suppose my sons and I promise to protect you. Would you testify then?

Beth: Can you promise to protect all of Virginia City? And the judge? Can you promise to keep Perkins in jail, that he won't go free or break out and come after us?

Ben: All right, Mrs. Cameron. Let's just say your husband died for nothing. (He starts to leave).

Beth: Ben wait. Please help me.

Ben: Judge Scrivner will be in town for a few more hours only. He says he'll hold a trial if he can have witnesses.

Beth: Will you come for me, Ben?

Ben: You can depend on that, Mrs. Cameron.