Harry Cheshire: Judge Everard Bowen

Quotes 

• Amos Belcher : If your wife didn't get the proper care, when she could've had it, Judge, that would be a real crime.

  Judge Everard Bowen : I've resigned. There'll be a new judge here Monday.

  Amos Belcher : But, as a matter of convenience, you'll try Smith tomorrow, won't you? Two days or sixty, who'll know the difference and cares?

  Judge Everard Bowen : I'll know the difference.

  Amos Belcher : Sure you'll know. You'll know your wife was provided for. There's five hundred. The rest of it tomorrow after Smith walks out of your court a free man.

• Annie Oakley : Take a look at these. They are posters of men who have rewards on them, from 500 to 5,000 dollars. We haven't seen any of them in Diablo, so I thought you might run across some in Arizona.

  Judge Everard Bowen : Yes, you never know, do you.

• Judge Everard Bowen : Will the prisoner rise. Is your name John Smith? I don't believe that's your name any more that I didn't believe you didn't know this man was a law officer. Besides no one is threatening or trying to bribe this court which I want to say, here and now, some unprincipled crook did. Smith, or whatever your real name is, as you know it and I know it, you're as guilty as sin. Therefore, this court finds you guilty as charged, and wishes it could uncover the many other things that must be against you.

• Jenny Bowen : Promise me one thing. One little thing. No matter what you do, Ed, don't do something you'll be ashamed of.

  Judge Everard Bowen : You won't be ashamed of me, Jenny, I promise. I promise.