Meanwhile, at the Payson jail as the mob hammers on the cell door, Bridge comforts the Kid with his arm around the boy's shoulder. When the door collapses the two are parted. Jeb Case strikes the Kid. Bridge says he'll haunt Case for his brutality if he doesn't get a chance in this lifetime. The mob drags them to a tree, nooses are placed around their necks, and Miss Prim's jewels are found in Bridge's pocket.
Bridge asks what are they charged with.
The leader says Bridge abducted and probably killed Miss Prim. The Kid tries to protest but Jeb claps a hand over his mouth. The Kid, the charge continues, robbed a house and murdered a man and was seen with Paynter and Miss Prim. Calmly Bridge points out that the Kid is Miss Prim. An examination by he women in the crowd will prove it.