- Narrator: Buckhorn, Wyoming, 1889. The nefarious Dakota Boys were the scourge of the Black Hills area - a vicious clan of killing cousins. Their family ties were twisted into a hangman's rope when they encountered Bat Masterson, the man who became a legend in his own time.
- William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Joe and I are friends - good friends.
- Harry Cassidy: Yes, he had a lot of friends.
- William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Had?
- [indicates the wreath on the sheriff's office door]
- Harry Cassidy: He had enemies, too.
- Danny: The next time I hang a wreath, it will be on your grave.
- William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: I prefer camillas. What's your choice?
- Danny: Notice anything different?
- William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Well now, let's see - new hat, new jacket, new shoes.
- Francie Wallace: Something else, Bat.
- William Barclay 'Bat' Masterson: Brand new attitude, new point of view and a new sense of values. They look good on you, too.