A scene from Red River 1948
Dunson

Tell Don Diego, tell him that all the land north of that river's mine. Tell him to stay off of it.

Mexican

Oh, but the land is his.

Dunson

Where did he get it?

Mexican

Oh many years ago by grant and patent, inscribed by the King of all of Spain.

Dunson

You mean he took it away from whomever was here before. Indians maybe.

Mexican

Maybe so.

Dunson

Well, I'm takin' it away from him.

Mexican

Others have thought as you, senor. Others have tried.

Dunson

And you've always been good enough to stop 'em?

Mexican

Amigo, it is my work.

Dunson

Pretty unhealthy job.

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