BONANZA Escape to Ponderosa

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    BONANZA Escape to Ponderosa S01E25
    The Cartwrights rally together to help look for three Army prisoners hiding on their land after stealing Adam's gun and seeking refuge on the Ponderosa.
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    Episode Summary from bonanza.fandom...
    Adam is bushwhacked by three Army deserters who are hiding on the Ponderosa. When Ben pursues them, he is hindered by Captain Bolton, the arrogant commander of a military posse.
    Plot
    Three army prisoners, Mertz, Tyler, and Sutton, have escaped Ft Dayton. Tyler uses a rock to try to break Mertz's chains. Adam, who's out looking for strays, hears them talking and goes to investigate. Unfortunately, they overpower him and he's knocked out.
    A soldier patrol from Ft Dayton arrives at the Ponderosa. Capt. Bolton says he's looking for three deserters and says their trail ends on the Ponderosa. Capt. Bolton wants to know who else is in the house and marches farther into the room. Ben tells him there's just them and Hop Sing. He resents the innuendo that he might be harboring the fugitives. Bolton heads toward the kitchen when Ben asks Hoss to escort the captain out.
    Just then, a soldier calls out that they found an injured man. They rush outside to see the soldiers have Adam, who staggered in without his coat and gun. He's bleeding from a head wound. He says he was bushwhacked west of where he and Joe split. Bolton asks if he saw the men's faces. Adam shakes his head no.
    Ben and Joe plan to look for the men, since Joe knows the area. Bolton believes it's the prisoners and wants search for them. Ben says it's his land and his son who was hurt, so he's leading the search. Ben states, "You'll ride where I say and behind me. Otherwise take your men and get off the Ponderosa." Bolton's not happy with it, but he doesn't really have a choice.
    The three prisoners, Sutton wearing Adam's coat and Tyler carrying his gun, stop near a small cave. Sutton's trying to get his bearings. They're headed for Netta's house. Sutton tells Mertz he can't go to the farm with chains, so he'll have to wait there for them. Tyler agrees and promises Mertz they'll come back for him.
    Ben, Joe and the patrol have followed the tracks, finding Mertz in the cave. Bolton demands to know where the others are, but Mertz is silent. Bolton hits him and Mertz says he doesn't know where they went. Bolton starts to hit him again, but Ben stops him. Bolton pulls his gun as he trips Mertz then takes aim but Ben stops him. Bolton claims the prisoner tried to escape, but Ben says Bolton tried to murder a man and he intends to tell the captain's commanding officer.
    Tyler and Sutton have made it to Netta's barn. A young foal lies in the hay. They hear a noise and take cover. It's Netta, who puts a warm blanket over the foal. Sutton comes up behind her, frightening her. When she realizes who it is, she's glad to see him. Sutton introduces Tyler as his prospecting partner, saying they left the army. She hadn't heard from him in two years and thought he'd forgotten her. He assures her that she's the only thing that kept him going.
    Ben complains to Colonel Metcalf about Bolton. The Col. says Bolton claims Mertz was trying to escape. Ben asks if they talked to Mertz. The Col. says Mertz is dead. Bolton comes in and defends his actions as being by Army regulation. The Col says he has to stand with Bolton. Ben understands and leaves. The Col. warns Bolton not to step out of line. Bolton asks to go back to the Ponderosa to continue the search. He's acquired a warrant, so the Col. lets him go.
    At breakfast, there's a knock on Netta's door. Sutton tells her not to let anyone know they're there because they hit a big silver strike and want to keep it a secret. Hoss is at the door and tells Netta two prisoners escaped from the fort and are in the area. She acts nervous and doesn't invite Hoss in. He thinks it's a bit odd, but leaves. When she returns to the kitchen, Sutton is holding a gun. Now she's suspicious. She asks outright if the army is searching for them. Sutton admits they are, but it's not his fault, he was framed. He tried to serve his time, but Bolton is a sadist and he beats men. He couldn't stay. He says Tyler was held in a sweat box for three weeks. Tyler admits that's true. Sutton begs for her help and she allows them to stay.
    After Hoss reports Netta's behavior, the Cartwrights decide they better go back and check things out.
    Tyler and Netta are caring for the foal and Tyler tells her that he was raised with horses. He trusts them and wishes he could say the same for people. He takes off his shirt to clean up and she sees scars across his chest. She's horrified that he'd been treated that way.
    Ben comes into the barn and Tyler grabs a board to swing at him, but Ben has a gun.

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