The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Prisoner Treatment and Respect in Conflict
Captain Harper:
For the last time, Sergeant, I'm telling you I want the prisoners treated as prisoners. No more brutality.
Angel Eyes:
There's hundreds of prisoners out there and only a few men to guard em. Now what am I supposed to do? I have to have respect.
Cpt. Harper:
I think that you'll manage to gain their respect by treating them better.
Angel Eyes:
Are our men treated that well in Andersonville camp?
Cpt. Harper:
I don't give a goddamn what they do in Andersonville. While I'm in charge here the prisoners are not to be tortured, or cheated, or murdered.
Angel Eyes:
That an accusation?
Cpt. Harper:
Sergeant, gangrene is eating my leg away, not my eyes. I know the prisoners here are being robbed systematically. I know there's scum around who are bivouacked near the camp, waiting for someone to deliver this loot. But as long as I'm commandant I won't permit any such trickery. Am I clear?
Angel Eyes:
Yes, just as long as you're the commandant.
Cpt. Harper:
Yes, Sergeant. I know this leg means I won't last very long, but I pray I can manage to have enough time to amass evidence to bring to a court-martial all those who discredit and dishonor the uniform of the Union!
Angel Eyes:
I wish you luck.
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