Near the end when Wayne is shot in the leg and Holden removes the bullet,Holden says; " believe it or not i bought you some time ( Wayne- "how much") couple of hours maybe more"
What is the reference. The wound is not that severe. Death from blood loss?
Then at the end it appears Wayne will survive with no problems.
I have not read the book. Did anyone else notice this apparent inconsistency?
Excellent question. I've seen the movie many times and never understood the statement. I hope someone can answer it. BTW, one of my favorite Duke movies!
sharewayne's character will need medical attention for his wound. he is the only one in the film who gets back in the saddle right away.
shareI have also puzzled over this line since I first saw the movie in 1959. I have come to conclude that it means that Wayne will be able to ride for a while before complications from his wound set in, i.e., he will be able to get away.
shareI agree with your interpretation.
Holden/Kendall was telling Wayne/Marlowe that he would be able to continue his escape from the Confederate forces for a few hours, at which time he would need further medical attention. (They discussed using tree moss to treat his wound.)
Well, let me see
Kendall got the bullet out, a round ball, probably from a pistol, .44 cal, didn't hit a bone, good thing, would have shattered it,
No antibiotics to speak of, Just poured some whiskey on it, wrap it up, and hope for the best.
His biggest problem would be infection, that's what killed most of the wounded in the CW
Only had 25 or so miles to BatonRouge, and another medical station
So infection and loss of blood would be the biggest fear
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