The Rifleman (TV Series)

The Marshal (1958)

Paul Fix: Micah Torrance

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Quotes 

• Marshal Micah Torrance : You're making a mistake.

  Lucas McCain : No, this is my town and Fred was my friend. I didn't ask for it, but it came. I'll handle it.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : You're way too quick with that rifle, Lucas Boy. Forget their guns. Start thinking about men. You're riding in on nothing but the word of a stranger with an easy way and a hole in his hat.

  Lucas McCain : I'll keep my eye on him.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : You better. You don't know who he is or where he came from.

  Lucas McCain : Well, maybe you want to come along.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : Somebody should.

  Lucas McCain : Stay here with Mark.

• Marshal Micah Torrance : I was a good peace officer once. Fast... Too fast. Quit thinkin'. Started letting my gun hand do my work for me. Don't ever let that happen to you, friend. Cost me this.

  [holds injured arm] 

  Marshal Micah Torrance : My nerve.

  Lucas McCain : You're lucky, Mr. Torrance. Not many men with your reputation live long enough to take off their badges.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : Don't call me lucky, son.

• [last lines] 

  Marshal Micah Torrance : Looks like you'll be stayin' in town for a spell.

  Mark McCain : No! I'm taking him home with me!

  Marshal Micah Torrance : [Lucas smiles with pride at how protective his son is]  Alright. I'll ride out every few days just to check on things.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : Alright, Marshal! Come on, pa.

• Marshal Micah Torrance : Your father's riding in on more than he can handle.

  Mark McCain : He's the best shot in the world.

  Marshal Micah Torrance : That ain't always enough. He's a fool going in blind like that. He's too sure of himself.

  Mark McCain : So, who are you to talk? You aren't a marshal anymore! Who are you to tell my pa what to do?

  Marshal Micah Torrance : That's a good question, son.