Southern Comfort

**Southern Comfort** is the second mission in Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. In this mission John Cooper saves Sam from an untimely demise.

## Overview

In this mission, Player controls John and uses his abilities to eliminate the guards and then carry Sam to the trough by the hacienda.

## Cinematic

John Cooper rides from Opelousas to Clayton's Ranch.

## Story

Arriving at Clayton's Ranch, John asked Clayton's men to talk to their employer. Charles came out of his mansion, greeted John by asking him for what he owed the pleasure. John told him that he was looking for Sam. Charles was hesitant at the request as he didn't want his employees to be interrupted in their works. Sensing a denial John told him that Sam owed him money. Together they travel to the barn where Sam was preaching to the other workers for a raise.

Just as they were talking, a guard at the entrance notified Sam of Clayton's approach and all the other workers listening to his speech ran out. Clayton ordered all the barn to come out. Two people emerged, Sam and Clayton's fiancee, Melissa. Clayton was furious at Sam's insurrection and deeply hurt by his future wife's betrayal. Sam retorted and told him to pay his workers what they deserved. Not wanting to hear any more of this, Clayton ordered his guard, Joe to get rid of Sam. As ordered, Joe walked to knocked Sam out but as John watched everything unfold, he rushed to Joe and knocked him out soon after. Realizing that he was in danger, Clayton ran back to his mansion. Still wanting to help, Melissa let John to a secret area with Sam on his back.

Back at the hacienda, Clayton ordered the death of the two and his men ran up to find them. After helping them hid, Melissa led some of the men to wrong direction.

With Sam on his back, John used his skills to eliminates the guards and get to the stable by the hacienda. As he arrived, he dropped Sam into the trough full of water which helped him regain consciousness. Grateful for having saved him, Sam accepted John's offer and joined him on the hunt for the train bandits.

The two of them rode off on two horses into the Indian Territory.

## Characters

### Playable Characters

* John Cooper
* Samuel Williams

### Other Characters

* Charles Clayton
* Melissa
* Joe
* Civilians
* 21 Armed Gunmen

### Animals

* 2 Horses
* 3 Crows
* 6 Chickens

## Objectives

* You have to reach the barn to the south behind the farm with Sam (you'll have to carry him over your shoulder. 'cos he's out cold)!
* Now mount up and ride out of the farm as fast as you can on the track leading east!

## Quotes

**Intro**

* ***A guard tells John to go in.***
* *I want to see Mister Clayton!* - **John Cooper**
* ***Guard goes to get Clayton.***
* *You wanted to see me, Mr. ...?* - **Charles Clayton**
* *Cooper! John Cooper!* - **John Cooper**
* *Well, now, Mr. Cooper, how can I help you?* - **Charles Clayton**
* *I'm looking for Samuel Williams.* - **John Cooper**
* *They tell me he works for you?* - **John Cooper**
* *That's right...* - **Charles Clayton**
* *But I don't like it when my employees are prevented from doing their work!* - **Charles Clayton**
* *What did you want to see him about?* - **John Cooper**
* *I got some business with him... he owes me some money!* - **John Cooper**
* *Money? Alright, come on. I'll take you to him!* - **Charles Clayton**
* ***The scene goes to barn where Sam is giving a speech.***
* *You must ask for a pay rise, that's all!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Just belly up to the bar and go see Clayton.* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Yeah.* - **Melissa**
* ***Clayton arrives to the barn.***
* *SAM? IS THAT YOU? WHAT THE HECK'S GOING ON IN THERE?* - **Charles Clayton**
* ***Melissa and Sam come out.***
* *I heard everything!* - **Charles Clayton**
* *You're turning my people against me, you bastard!* - **Charles Clayton**
* *And you Melissa. You still stand by him!* - **Charles Clayton**
* *My own fianc*é*e is turning against me!* - **Charles Clayton**
* *May you rot in hell, Clayton!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Just pay your workers what they deserve!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Who d'you think you're talking to? Joe remove this person from my plantation. For ever!* - **Charles Clayton**

* *CHARLES! No...!* - **Melissa**

* ***Joe knocks out Sam, Cooper knocks out Joe, and Clayton runs away.***

* *Hurry, come with me!* - **Melissa**
* *I know where you can hide.* - **Melissa**
* *Try and help Sam. I'm afraid you gonna have to carry him!* - **Melissa**

* ***John picks up Sam.***

* *I'll try and distract the guards!* - **Melissa**
* *As soon as things have quietened down, you and Sam should clear outta here.* - **Melissa**
* *Behind the hacienda there's a barn with fresh horses. Good luck!* - **Melissa**

* ***Clayton rounds up his man.***
* *Find those damned sons of bitches and finish 'em off!* - **Charles Clayton**

**Leading Sam to the trough**

* *Oooh... I'll never do this again!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Every time we meet, you're up to your neck in trouble, Sam.* - **John Cooper**
* *Can't you get that into your thick skull?* - **John Cooper**
* *Oooh.... dumb, my head!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Thanks, partner! That really was a mite close...* - **Samuel Williams**
* *You didn't show up here a minute too soon!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Come on, let's get out of here.* - **John Cooper**
* *By the way, to what do I owe the pleasure, old buddy?* - **Samuel Williams**
* *We haven't seen each other for a whole mule's lifetime...* - **Samuel Williams**
* *I need your help on a job!* - **John Cooper**
* *A job? Ouch!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *The last time you asked me to help you on a job, half of Santa Fe was blown to hell and back!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Who else is in on this job?* - **Samuel Williams**
* *An old partner of mine, name of McCoy - and Kate...* - **John Cooper**
* *Kate? Hey, that sounds a bit more to my liking!* - **Samuel Williams**
* *Ok, count me in! As always!* - **Samuel Williams**

## Notes

* Player can use John's knife to cut the haystack tied atop the barn to knock out the two guards under it.
* If Player goes inside the hacienda, Clayton will run outside.
* If Player goes near the scarecrow, you will attract the attention of the guards.