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A Tense Confrontation Over a Loaded Gun
Widow Tweed
Tod! Amos Slade, you trigger-happy lunatic! Give me that gun!
[hears a shot; shocked; Amos shoots his gun, but misses Tod; takes Amos' gun and angrily shoots the radiator of Amos' truck, which hisses]
Amos Slade
My radiator! Why, you blasted female. I'll... I'll...
Widow Tweed
Hold it right there!
[aims the gun at him]
Amos Slade
Watch it! That thing's loaded!
Widow Tweed
Now it ain't loaded!
[shoots the last bullet in the air; tosses the empty gun back to Amos, who throws it into his truck]
Amos Slade
Dagnabbit, woman! Your thieving fox was after my chickens!
Widow Tweed
Rubbish and poppycock! I don't believe it. He wouldn't hurt a thing.
Amos Slade
You calling me a liar, you muddleheaded female? I saw it happen!
Widow Tweed
Amos Slade, that temper of yours is going to get you into a lot of trouble someday.
Amos Slade
Temper? Temper, woman? You ain't seen my temper! If I ever catch that fox on my property again, I'll blast him! And next time, I won't miss!
[throws his hat to the ground and stomps on it]
Widow Tweed
Poor little tyke. It's a shame I have to keep him cooped up. Tod, stop looking at me like that. It's not my fault, you know. You caused a lot of trouble yesterday. Oh, now what are they up to? Why, it looks like Amos is going on a hunting trip. A long one, from the looks of it. Hmm. Well, good riddance!
Amos Slade
Doggone meddling female, shooting up my radiator! Dad blame it. Get going! There. Well, that's more like it. Keep running, old girl. Well, Copper, me and old Chief are gonna teach you all about hunting. Yes, sir. It's about time too. Attaboy. Yeah, you're gonna like tracking down those varmints for me.
[tries to fix his truck up; kicks his truck in the front; his truck finally works right]
Chief
Uh-uh. Get in the back, half-pint. You gotta earn your right to sit up front.
Amos Slade
Well, boys, we're getting out of here till next spring.
Big Mama
Tod, honey, what are you doing over here?
Young Tod
Gee, I just wanted to say goodbye to Copper, but I'm too late.
Big Mama
Well, what did you plan to do if you ran into old Chief?
Young Tod
Ah, Chief. I can outfox that dumb old dog anytime.
Big Mama
Tod, now hold it just one minute. Didn't you learn anything yesterday? Now you listen good, because it's either education or elimination. Now if you're so foxy and old Chief's so dumb, then why does that hound get the fox on the run? Cause he's got the hunter, and the hunter's got the gun. Ka-bam! Elimination. Lack of education. If you pal around with that Copper hound, you'll wind up hanging on the wall. Keep your nose to the wind and you'll keep your skin cause you won't be home when the hunter comes to call.
Young Tod
Oh, Big Mama, I know Copper would never track me down. Why, old Copper, he's my best friend.
Big Mama
Your best friend. Now, Copper's gonna do what he's been told. Supposed to chase the little old fox into the old foxhole, then along comes the hunter with a buckshot load.
Boomer
Ka-ka-ka-bam!
Big Mama
Elimination.
Dinky
Lack of education.
Big Mama
You better believe it, Tod. Yes, sirree!
Young Tod
You mean Copper is gonna be my enemy?
Dinky
Hey! Kid, you better step over here and take a good look.
Young Tod
Why, that's awful. Those poor things.
Big Mama
I'm sorry, Tod. Honey, Copper's gonna come back a trained hunting dog. A real killer.
Young Tod
Oh, no, not my friend Copper. He won't ever change.
Big Mama
I hope you're right, Tod.
Young Tod
And we'll keep on being friends forever, won't we, Big Mama?
Big Mama
Darling, forever is a long, long time, and time has a way of changing things.
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A Call to Leave the Wilderness
Copper
Tod?
Amos Slade
C'mon, Copper. Get outta away. Well, come on, boy. Let's go home.
[angrily to Copper; Copper stands his ground. Amos keeps his gun aimed at Tod. With a sigh, he lowers his gun]
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A Call to Action Among Friends
Dinky
Good work, Boomer. We've got him this time. Shh! I think he's in there.
Big Mama
Whew! Am I glad I found you boys. There's no time to lose. I need your help. Now come on. Come on.
Dinky
Let's go, Boomer. Come on.
Boomer
Yeah, but... Oh, shucks. Oh, poor little guy.
Big Mama
Don't you worry now. We're going to find someone to look after you.
Dinky
Hmm. Hmm. Hey, I think I got an idea. OK, Boomer, now you know what to do.
[Boomer chuckles]
Boomer
Yeah, leave it to me. Leave it to me.
Widow Tweed
Who is it? Well, I was sure I heard someone knocking. Oh, dear! My laundry! Oh, here! Stop it! Oh, you pesky birds! Will you come back here? Oh, stop! Well, I wonder what got into those birds. Well, bless my soul! Why, it's a baby fox. Oh. Hello, little fella. I wonder where its mother is. Come on, now. I'm not going to harm you. Now, now. Oh, isn't that? Oh, my, my. You're a feisty little rascal, aren't you? There, there, now. Calm down. No, I just can't leave you out here all alone. Oh, isn't he darling? Now, not so fast. Now, now, not so fast. Oh, my. You're such a little toddler. Say, that's what I'm going to call you. Tod. You know, Tod, I'm not going to be so lonesome anymore.
[gasps]
Amos Slade
I got a surprise for you, Chief, old boy. Now, now, now, take it easy. Well, how's this for a hunting dog? He's just a little runt now, but he'll grow. You may as well get used to him, Chief. He's for you to look after from now on.
[to Chief]
Widow Tweed
Tod, stop pesterin Abigail. Abigail, you're going to have to be patient with Tod. He's one of the family now. Oh, of course. Now I know. I declare, I never will get my chores done. Oh, mercy! Tod?! Tod, stop it! Abigail! Abigail! Oh, no! There goes my milk! OH, NO! Easy, easy, Abigail. Steady, old girl. Steady. There, there. Tod, you come here. I said come here! Just look what you've done. Now, don't try to butter me up. Oh, Tod, I just can't stay angry with you. You little imp. Now run along and play. Go on. And try to stay out of mischief.
[to Tod; Abigail angrily mooing; to Abigail; as she is milking Abigail; to Tod; to Abigail]
Young Tod
Hey, it's Dinky and Boomer. Maybe they wanna play.
Dinky
Is this it, Boomer?
Boomer
Sure, Dinky. This is the place. I never forget a tree. I never forget a tree.
Dinky
He won't get away this time. Hold it, Boomer. I think I hear something.
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Comforting Presence in Difficult Times
Big Mama
You poor little fella. It's all right. Big Mama's here.
[first line of the film]
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The Transformation of Copper the Hunting Dog
Amos Slade
Aw, come on, Chief. Just cause you're not sitting up front, that ain't no reason to be a sorehead. Shucks, if it weren't for you, Copper'd never have turned into a good hunting dog. Yes, sirree. Now I got me the best two dogs there is. Right, Copper? Isn't he something, Chief?
Tod
Look, Big Mama! Copper's back! Boy, has he grown big.
Big Mama
Uh-huh. And look at that big pile of skins he helped track down.
Tod
I know, Big Mama. He's a hunting dog now.
Big Mama
You're right. And you're a fox.
Tod
Ah, that won't make any difference. Copper's gonna be glad to see me.
Big Mama
Well, honey, just don't get your hopes too high.
Tod
Look, don't worry. I'll be careful. I'll go tonight when Chief and the hunter are asleep.
Copper
Boy, it's great to be back home, isn't it, Chief? Aw, come on, Chief. You aren't still sore, are you? Hey, hey, come on. Let's scuffle. We ain't scuffled in a long time. Come on, Chief! Let's have some fun!
Chief
Oh, lay off, Copper, you overgrown pup. Oh, let go! Dagnabbit! Let go, I say!
Copper
Oh, OK, OK.
Chief
You know, that was your trouble on the hunt.
Copper
Aw, come on, old-timer. You treat me like a pup, you know that? Why, I think I done real good tracking down them varmints for you.
Chief
Smelling and tracking ain't enough. You gotta think nasty.
Copper
OK, OK, I know. I know.
Tod
Copper. Hey, Copper. It's me, Tod.
Copper
I thought that was you, Tod. I heard you coming. Boy, you've really grown.
[upon seeing Tod]
Tod
You have too, Copper. I saw you coming back with Chief and the hunter.
Copper
It's great to see you, Tod. But, you know, you shouldn't be over here. You're gonna get us both into a lot of trouble.
[looks back at Chief, who is trying to sleep]
Tod
Hey, look, I just wanted to see you. We're still friends, aren't we?
Copper
Tod, those days are over. I'm a hunting dog now. You'd better get out of here before old Chief wakes up.
Tod
Oh, Chief. He doesn't worry me.
[chuckles]
Copper
Tod, I'm serious. You're fair game as far as he's concerned.
[Chief awakens and barks at Tod. Copper gasps. Amos opens the door as Tod runs]
Amos Slade
IT'S THAT FOX AGAIN!
[shocked; angrier]
Widow Tweed
Oh, no! No! They're after Tod!
Amos Slade
After him, boys! Go get him! Copper! Copper! Copper!
Copper
Tod, I don't wanna see you get killed.
Amos Slade
Track him down, boy!
Copper
I'll let you go this one time.
Amos Slade
Don't lose him! There they are! Old Chief's got him on the run! Jump, Chief! Jump!
[a train suddenly approaches; Chief jumps and breaks his leg]
Copper
Chief! Chief? Oh, no! No! Tod, if it's the last thing I do, I'll get you for this!
Widow Tweed
Tod! Tod? Tod! Oh, Tod! Thank heaven you're safe.
Copper
Oh, poor Chief. I'm so sorry Chief, I'm so sorry, And it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let Tod go.
[after Chief's train accident, Amos storms over to Widow's house]
Dinky
Big Mama! Wake up! Wake up! There's trouble!
Widow Tweed
Tod, what is it? What on Earth?
[Tod wakes up and fearfully hides behind the stove; Amos bangs on the door]
Amos Slade
Widow, get out here!
Widow Tweed
Why, Amos?! What are you...?
[opens the door]
Amos Slade
Where is he? *Where* is he?! I know he's in there.
Widow Tweed
Now just a minute. You can't come barging onto my property, Amos Slade!
[pushing Amos; slams the door]
Amos Slade
That fox of yours almost killed Chief, and I'm gonna get him! You can't keep him locked up forever!
[Tweed latches the door]
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Friendship Promises in Adversity
Young Tod
Copper, you're my very best friend.
Young Copper
And you're mine too, Tod.
Young Tod
And we'll always be friends forever, won't we?
Young Copper
Yeah, forever.
Young Tod
Hey, let's go swimming!
Young Copper
Give me a head start and I can beat you!
Amos Slade
Dagnabbit! That Copper pup's gone and strayed off again. Come on, Chief. If that little rascal's gonna make me a good hunting dog, he's gotta learn to mind. Copper, get over here! Copper!
[to Chief; he and Chief storm off into the forest to look for Copper. Copper hears Amos whistling for him while he swims with Tod; whistles again]
Young Copper
Uh-oh, I gotta go home.
Young Tod
Do you have to? We're having too much fun.
Young Copper
I gotta. He sounds awful mad.
Young Tod
I'll see you tomorrow! And don't forget!
Young Copper
I won't!
Young Tod
Hey, Copper, what happened to you? Why didn't you...? Golly! You're all tied up.
[sees Copper with a rope tied behind his collar]
Young Copper
Yeah, and it's no fun either. The master says I gotta stay home.
Young Tod
Well, we can play around here then.
Young Copper
Oh, no. Not with old Chief over there.
Young Tod
Is that him making that awful noise?
Young Copper
He keeps me awake at night. Oh, don't go in there! He can get awful mean! He's cranky.
[Tod foolishly goes into Chief's barrel to watch him sleeping]
Young Tod
Gee-whillikers, is he ever big. His ears isn't as big as yours, Copper.
Young Copper
That's not the part you gotta worry about.
Young Tod
Wow! Look at those teeth.
[foolishly checks Chief's teeth]
Young Copper
That's the part you gotta worry about!
Chief
I'm gaining on him. He won't get away now.
Young Copper
He's waking up! Get out, Tod!
Young Tod
No, he's having a dream. He's chasing something.
Chief
When I get him cornered... It's a big old badger.
Young Tod
Copper, he's chasing a badger.
[chuckles]
Chief
No, no, it ain't a badger. It's a fox. A FOX?
[notices Tod]
Young Copper
Run, Tod! Run!
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A Breakfast Blame Game Among Friends
Young Tod
What happened to you? Golly!
[Boomer accidentally pecks off the branch he's standing on and falls while he chases Squeeks]
Boomer
Oh, shucks! I think I bent my beak.
Dinky
Now see what you done? You cost us our breakfast.
[to Boomer; angrily]
Boomer
I cost us our breakfast? It was your fault.
Dinky
What are you talking, my fault?
Young Tod
A worm for breakfast? Yuck! Blecch!
[Dinky and Boomer begin to argue. Squeeks yawns]
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Introduction of Tod and Copper
Young Tod
I'm a fox. My name's Tod. What's your name, kid?
Young Copper
Mine's Copper. I'm a hound dog.
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Unexpected Friendship Between Fox and Hound
Big Mama
My, my. Look at that. A fox and a hound, playing together.
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Amos Slade's Foot and Widow Tweed's Care
Amos Slade
Ouch! You're killing me! Ouch!
Widow Tweed
Amos Slade, will you hold still? You're behaving like a child.
Amos Slade
Well, for gosh sakes, you're hurting my foot, woman!
Widow Tweed
Nonsense! Your foot is mending fine. You'll soon be yourself. Oh, land sakes. I don't know if I like that.
[laughs]
Amos Slade
Ow! Be careful! Ouch!
Chief
He's sure making a big fuss over a little old hurt leg.
[a sleeping Copper remembers good times with Tod]
Young Tod
Copper? You're my very best friend.
Young Copper
And you're mine too, Tod.
Young Tod
And we'll always be friends forever, won't we?
Young Copper
Yeah, forever.
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Unexpected Encounter in the Woods
Mr. Digger
Hold it, sonny! Back off! Consarn it! Where do you think you're going?
Tod
Oh, excuse me, I was just trying to...
Mr. Digger
You barge in on somebody's house like you own it. Tarryhooting around them woods, waking up folks in the middle of the night.
Tod
I honestly didn't know anybody lived here, and I...
Mr. Digger
Well, you know it now. Now get off my property! Go on! Beat it!
Porcupine
I've been watching you, sir. You can stay with me if you want to.
[to Tod]
Tod
That's very nice of you.
Porcupine
Come with me.
Amos Slade
She dropped that fox off at the game preserve. We'll get him. We'll get him.
Chief
Well, now, if you gotta have a busted leg, this is the way to do it. Good food, soft pillow, warm stove. Sure beats sleeping in that barrel. Well, now, here comes visitors to see the invalid. How do you like that? They didn't even ask how I'm feeling.
Amos Slade
Chief, get back in there before I break your other leg. Copper, Copper, look it here. Now, when that fox comes traipsing along, suspecting nothing...
Big Mama
Tod? Tod? Oh, boy. These old wings ain't what they used to be. Big Mama, you better lose a few pounds. Uh-oh, there he is. Tod! Tod!
Vixey
Oh, hi, Big Mama.
Big Mama
Oh, it's you, Vixey.
Vixey
Hey, what brings you way out here?
Big Mama
I'm looking for a fox named Tod. He's new here in the forest.
Vixey
Oh, new? Well, what does he look like?
Big Mama
Oh, he's young. About your age. And handsome.
Vixey
Handsome? Oh, say. Gee, he sure sounds nice. I'm not doing anything. I'll help you find him.
Big Mama
Come on. He's gotta be around here somewhere.
Tod
Wham? What happened? Where am I?
[Porcupine yawns]
Mr. Digger
So, it's you again, hmm? You barged in on me last night, and now you...
Tod
I didn't mean to.
Mr. Digger
Just look at the mess you made. Dagnabbit, you clumsy bonehead!
Tod
I'm sorry. It was an accident.
Mr. Digger
Excuses, excuses.
Porcupine
Mr. Digger, sir? It was so too an accident.
Mr. Digger
You keep out of this, you walking pincushion.
Porcupine
You shouldn't be so grumpy to someone who's new in the neighborhood.
Mr. Digger
A stranger, eh? Why don't you go back where you came from?
Tod
Wham?
Mr. Digger
Well, go on. Get going. Git!
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