- Marshal Gib Scott: What kind of law is it that protects a killer?
- Clay Culhane: A good one. Without it, the law could dog us the rest of our lives for something we've been cleared of. We'd never be free. We'd never be free, even if a dozen juries said not guilty.
- Murdock: No matter what you know, or think you know... I'm innocent... by law.
- Marshal Gib Scott: You better get out of Latigo. Just as quick as you can.
- Murdock: I'm gonna stay in this town just so long as I please, Marshal. And if I've a mind to, I'll walk out on the street and I'll yell how I killed the preacher and Marshal Gib Scott was too dumb to prove it. You've been top dog, throwing me in jail just cause I had a few drinks or cause I stood up for my rights. Well, that badge sure don't entitle you to no trouble now. It's my turn to be top dog, and there's nothing you can do.