23 INT. OFFICER HILDRETH'S BEDROOM - NIGHT 23
OVERLAP AUDIO: the sound of the GAVEL over Officer Hildreth
sleeping restlessly with his wife in bed. The Gavel sound
becomes the sound of KNOCKING at the door. It takes him a
moment for Hildreth to wake from his dream. As he slowly
rolls out of bed, he pulls his pants on and quickly throws on
a shirt, not bothering to button it. His wife is in a mixed
state of sleep and consciousness.
MRS. HILDRETH
(half asleep)
Frank, what is it?
OFFICER HILDRETH
(almost in a whisper)
Go back to sleep, honey. It's just
somebody at the door… I'll take care of
it.
MRS. HILDRETH
What time is it?
The KNOCKING is heard again, this time a little stronger.
Hildreth goes to the door and discovers that it is DETECTIVE
DEARBORN.
OFFICER HILDRETH
(looking for a good
explanation)
What is going on?
DETECTIVE DEARBORN
(apologetic, but also excited)
Sorry, I know it is late, but I have been
at the prison making sure that everything
is in order for the scheduled Execution
tomorrow and
OFFICER HILDRETH
(buttoning his shirt, looking a
bit concerned)
Don't tell me that the Governor has
decided to grant a pardon at this hour!
DETECTIVE DEARBORN
No, on the contrary… the Bill of
Execution is signed and delivered. I saw
it with my own eyes two hours ago.
OFFICER HILDRETH
So what brings you here at this hour?
DETECTIVE DEARBORN
I'll tell you on the way.
OFFICER HILDRETH
(Confused)
Way? Where?
DETECTIVE DEARBORN
To the prison. I will get your horse
while you dress.
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