- [Jace comes to after being slugged by Tucker, who had offered him a cup of coffee]
- Ranger Jace Pearson: Pretty strong coffee
- Tucker: Not strong enough.
- [Tucker pulls his gun]
- [Clay has just rescued Jace]
- Ranger Jace Pearson: Say, how'd you happen to come along just then.
- Ranger Clay Morgan: Well, it's that old curiosity of mine - whenever I hear shots, I just have to find out where they come from. It's an old habit I picked up in the army.
- Ranger Jace Pearson: Army man?
- Ranger Clay Morgan: No, no - ex-army man. Discharged and made a civilian several months ago.
- [last lines]
- Sheriff: You and keep that Deputy's badge as long as you want.
- Ranger Clay Morgan: Well, thanks anyway, Sheriff, but I understand the Texas Rangers are looking for men. I'd kinda like to wear their badge.
- Ranger Jace Pearson: Clay, what made you change your mind?
- Ranger Clay Morgan: Well, I figure if we both want to keep on living...
- Ranger Clay Morgan, Ranger Jace Pearson: ...we'd better stick together!