 Jerry at Faroaks as much spirit can be worked up to get a group of boys worked up to something like this They take their competition seriously. Oh, but they do Major seriously, what do you think of Faroaks chances today? Well, I don't like to say mr. Randall I'd like to be pretty confident about the whole thing, but You mean Jerry don't you know I don't mean Jerry I have as much confidence and faith in him as you have since he's been here at Faroaks He's proved himself to us in more ways than one What I mean is that he's on a strange horse. He's had only one practice session on a pretty high-strung mount See there was no other horse. We couldn't very well put a plotter out there. Good way Well Oh, yes, yes, oddly 10 minutes to go sir. Oh, yes, mr. Randall Yeah, I've got to make a little speech now And if you wish you may come along to the officer's box and watch the meet from there Well, sir, I'd like to but I think I'll stay here with bumps. Well, I don't see him Well, I think bumps is on a busman's holiday major a busman's holiday Yeah, bumps is over there filling himself up with popcorn and strawberry pop. He never touches it on the circus Well, sorry won't come along mr. Randall. Thanks. That's the same, but I think I'll stay here Well, if you change your mind though, come right ahead. There's always room for a couple more Thank you, major. Thank you. Now, where's the plaque orderly in the officer's boxer. They're good That's why sir. Thank you Attention attention, please Attention Thank you First I want to welcome the staff and cadets of Edson military Institute of heroes to you We extend the hospitality of this entire Academy It makes us feel good when in a world of trouble we too schools can get together this way in Competition that breeds no discontent or enmity But instead instills the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play into the hearts and souls of each of us Which ever of us loses we lose to a better man and we admit it without rank with no holding of a grudge In my hand, I hold the symbol of that sportsmanship the hunter Craig trophy for four years This trophy has been the prize in this traditional meet between Edson and Faro's each school has won it twice Each school has won it through hard clean sport The fifth year this year is the last year the hunter Craig trophy will be put up Because the winner of today's meet will keep it forever How do you feel Jerry? Well a little like the bottom of my stomach just in there any more early Yeah, I know the feeling exactly. I've had it a few times. Yeah, what'd you do about it? Nothing. There's nothing to do I should hope that horse isn't as nervous as I am. Oh, don't worry about the horse But I only had a half days practice on him Lee and well, he's not exactly the gentlest horse in the world Yeah, I know close all that cheering for a minute ago Oh major Davis was making the opening speech opening speech, then it's almost time to go. Yeah, listen Jerry Take it easy just remember that each cadet in Peralta will be pulling for you and the rest of the team Just as hard as he can. Yeah, and each cadet at Edson will be pulling for us to lose just as hard as he can Well, you're not supposed to listen to their yells just listen dollars Sure, I'll plug one ear up with cotton and keep it turned to the Edson side That's the talk when you can joke you're not so badly off. I read something once I think it was in English class want something like this No fair day was there in all the passing ages of the earth then the day he was to die Who's gonna die? Well, maybe I'm not but I feel like it I'm afraid to look just take a peep and see if my stomach is still in its usual place Right where it always was. Oh, here comes sergeant. Oh, yeah, I mean dress uniform too. Look at the ribbons on his tunic Yeah campaign ribbon. Hello Jerry. Hello, Sergeant. What are you doing here Lee? Why I just thought I'd come out Sergeant all and I asked me to stay with me until we went on the field. Oh, it's all right, isn't sir Well, yes, it's all right. How are you feeling Jerry? Just like I've never had anything to eat in my life little sinking feeling I'm not a little one sir a big one Well, if it's any comfort to you all the rest of the team feel the same way you see Jerry I told you I'm trying taking a few deep breaths slowly Exhale and see if that doesn't help. Yes, sir. Well, I'll see you in a minute I've got to check up a little more. Oh before you go sir. I'd like to ask you a question. Go ahead. Oh How splendid sir you he's about the same Jerry gee he's getting good care is me sir the best Now don't let that affect you Jerry You've got one thing to think about when you get on that field only one horse to think about the one you're on Remember that yes, sir be ready to mouth when the command is given. Yes, sir Take a couple of deep breaths, huh? I'm trying to take a couple of deep breaths, but they won't go down all the way There's something stuck in my throat. I think it's my heart the love of my Jerry You're not going out there to be shot You're going out there to ride in a meet you think I could trade it for being shot Oh, look what's any different about doing this and doing your act in the circus? Oh, there's a lot of difference Lee. I can't exactly explain it, but there's plenty I never felt this way before Practiced you've drilled until I think you're a fine team Keep your eyes on the pivot position for lining up if at any time you lose sight of the pivot horse Just remember the duke and we'll be carrying the gold pen and the rest will be blue In three minutes, we go out on the field this evening. We'll put up the hunter Craig trophy in Custer's hog Okay, after you go Jerry yeah that you're a fine sight or am I looking at the horse? Hi, Debbie. Gee the team looks well. Here's your pen and Jerry. Oh, thanks. Oh boy. Oh boy Is this a grand site take a look Jerry the horses coach shining and the pen it's flying Yeah, you'll all look swell out on the field. I wonder why the sergeant had us mount three minutes before time Oh, well to give you a chance to calm the horses and get settled a little I'll be settled in four or five days What's the matter Debbie look oh? Comes now a large dose of poison named red Morrison, you know that guy's like poison ivy. He turns up all over Yeah, I wonder what he wants soon find out Hello Phillips. Hi a duke and mr. Tubby young hello Morrison mr. Morrison to you young. What do you want red? Nothing nothing at all Can a fella cadet come out to wish his comrades a little good luck a little good luck is your wishing limit pipe down Phillips What are you the official guardian of the team? No, no, I'm hitching post for the horses and you're wiser than usual Phillips some day I'll have to take a little of that out of you. Okay, someday when you feel very very good I'll play your game at tiddly wings and then when you feel extra hot. Maybe I'll take you on a check Well, Dugan ignoring this comedian for a minute. I came out to wish you good luck What's the matter with you Morrison sick? Yeah sick of you say Dugan. Yeah Blue Comet is a little hard to handle, isn't he? He looks nervous. He's got a kind of wild look in his eye. You better be careful. Cut it out red That's what I say. What are you trying to do? You know, it's one thing to ride a horse you're sure of like splendor And it's another thing to ride a strange horse when the going gets tough That's when the proof you're a real horseman and not just a phony Anybody could stick on splendor. Yeah, if somebody didn't loosen the cinch strap red I'm warning you. Okay, put up a red light and stand over there where I can see you I'm talking to Dugan. Yeah, and how you're trying to get him nervous a good horseman shouldn't be nervous off of their love I might cut it out you do Phillips see what you did you made a pivot man lose all his nerves Yeah, and I'm gonna make you lose a couple of teeth. He wouldn't miss him He never smart not only smart but tough, huh? Well luckily, uh, maybe you better go now We're almost ready to start sure go ahead Phillips. I'll stick around and keep Dugan company Maybe I'll hold his hand and tell him a little story about pixies Maybe I'll even rock him to sleep by singing to him. Maybe that's what he needs Listen, maybe I'll get the merits for this, but it's worth it. Hey Young yes, sir. What's this all about sir Phillips hit me for no reason at all You're lying. I had plenty of reason. I hit him too. I had reason enough. Why you cut it out. I Haven't had time now to go into the reasons for such a stupid thing as this but all three of you were fighting That's enough cause for the present for me to send you all back to your rooms to our rooms sir. Oh, gee you heard me All three of you get back to your rooms and stay there and don't stir out of them till I tell you to But sir if we go back to her room who missed a whole meet we won't see anything too bad Considering that you almost ruined it for us. It's light enough punishment for the moment now all three of you I said get going but sir. We started you're good. You're at attention. Yes, sir We can explain the whole thing. There was no fault of mine, sir. I had to defend myself. Is that so? Well, I got it You have to be told again to get to your rooms One more word out of any one of the three of you and you'll have more to be sorry for than just missing the meat Now get out of here and go back to your rooms. I said a double quick time. Yes, sir. Come on. Yes, sir I can explain I don't want her need an explanation Morrison and I said don't open your mouth again Now get going. Yes, sir Gee everything has to happen now Jerry. Yes, sir forget about this Get your mounts settle down. There's much time left. Very good sir. Whoa boy settle down easy Feel better Yes, sir. He'll be all right. Okay Steady on now and Jerry Won't be able to see you but well good luck fella. Thanks Lee. All right back to your stations men and remember