end, he used Wayne's mouth to express his doubts about the so-called patriotism. A generation's doubts and newcomers' expectations
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[the four soldiers who've come to escort Lt. O'Rourke to the fort have been invited to have a drink by Col. Thursday]
Sgt. Johnny Beaufort: Four bottles of cool beer, Ma.
First Sgt. Festus Mulcahy: And I'll have the same... with a whiskey chaser.
[Col. Thursday is addressing the officers]
Lt. Col. Thursday: Gentlemen, I did not seek this command, but since it's been assigned me, I intend to make this regiment the finest on the frontier. I fully realize that prolonged duty in a small outpost can lead to carelessness... and inefficiency and laxity in dress and deportment. I call it to your attention that only one of you has reported here this morning properly dressed. The uniform, gentlemen, is not a subject for individual, whimsical expression. We're not cowboys at this post... or freighters with a load of alfalfa.