Micah and Lucas are escorting Stanley, a prisoner, across a vast area with no towns anywhere nearby. After Stanley scares away the three horses, Micah, Lucas, and Stanley start walking, and walking, and walking.
Lucas McCain and Marshal Micah Torrance are escorting a prisoner by the name of Stanley. After they're well into the desert, Stanley spooks their horses and they find themselves continuing the journey on foot and without water. Stanley tells them he knows where water is to be found but has no intention of sharing that with them. The men are soon dehydrated and one of may not be able to continue.—garykmcd