EXT. A WOODS ALONG THE POTOMAC RIVER - MORNING

Bilbo and Clay Hawkins are again in the woods. Bilbo, with his basket, clutches a pair of noisy snared partridges.

           CLAY HAWKINS

My neighbors hear that I voted yes for nigger freedom and no to peace, they will kill me.

W.N. BILBO A deal's a deal and you men know better than to piss your pants just cause there's talk about peace talks.

W.N. BILBO (CONT'D) CLAY HAWKINS My neighbors in Nashville, Look, I'll find another job. they found out I was loyal to the Union, they came after me with gelding knives!

Hawkins runs away from Bilbo. Bilbo chases him. CLAY HAWKINS W.N. BILBO (to himself, as he YOU DO RIGHT, CLAY HAWKINS! runs:) AND MAKE YOURSELF SOME MONEY Any other job. IN THE BARGAIN -

           CLAY HAWKINS

(turning back to Bilbo:) I want to do right! But I got no courage!!!

Hawkins runs away, sobbing. Bilbo pursues.

W.N. BILBO Wait!! You wanted, what was it, tax man for the Western Reserve, hell you can have the whole state of Ohio if you -

Bilbo stops, winded.

W.N. BILBO (CONT'D) Aw, crap.