In order to begin their journey to Mexico, Josey must first acquire a horse for Watie. He enters a trading post. It is at this post that Josey meets his first lady, a young Navajo woman, who is raped by the two men who own the horses at the post. Josey approaches the men and they recognize him as the wanted outlaw. The two men try to corner Josey. However, Josey is a legendary fighter and he kills the men with ease, thus saving the young Navajo. In gratitude, she joins Josey throughout his journey. As they continue toward Mexico, Josey and the gang pass through a small town in Texas. They encounter Union soldiers and bounty hunters along the way. Since Josey is a wanted man, it's likely that wherever he goes, trouble will follow. Leaving a trail of dead men behind, Josey and the gang continue to seek freedom from those pursuing them. Shortly after meeting in Texas, Josey and the gang encounter a group of Comancheros who have taken a family from Kansas captive. Here, Josey not only saves a grandmother and her husband, but also her second maid. This scene shows Josey riding his horse, outclassed by the Commancheors, but he still manages to kill them all with the rapid fire of his pistols. Although Josey once again saves the day, this creates even more problems for Josey because the Commancheros he killed intended to trade the captives with the Comache leader, known as the Ten Bears, in horse exchange. There is also the conflict of Josey's intrusion into Comanche territory. Once rescued, the Kansas family accompanies Josey and his gang. They seek refuge on a farm near Blood Butte, Texas. On their way to Blood Butte, Josey and his growing group... middle of paper ...... gather his belongings and prepare for the final confrontation. Despite the community's efforts to make the ranch feel like home, Josey struggles with this transition. It's too similar to the life he once had. Josey tries to adapt to this community, however, it reminds him of his family and his timeless quest for revenge against the men who killed his family. Josey recognizes that this ranch is a symbol of a new life, but to enjoy it, he must first take what's important to him. Josey is a wanted man and the longer he lingers in this community without killing the men after him, the more he puts their lives in danger. This is one of Josey's many honorable acts. He knows he won't live long enough to see the development of his new community, but he is still ready to fight to avenge his family and save their lives...