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Back to Robert Horton PagesThe Traitor (episode #5.11) is an oft remembered episode as it is the one where Flint gets whipped.
Charlie is present when Flint appears to have taken money for allowing horses to be stolen. Back at the train, Chris Hale tries, convicts and sentences him to a whipping, all under the watchful eye of the U.S. Cavalry.
But wait. You knew better than that! Flint McCullough is no lousy horse thief!
By posing as a criminal, Flint has agreed to help the Cavalry infiltrate the hideout of a notorious desperado named Muerte.
First stop is the home of Madge Upton, who nurses Flint's wounds. And summons her brother, an outlaw inthe Muerte gang. But her brother, Sam, proves to be more than just a follower. He is Muerte himself! Now Flint must trap him and bring him to justice.
Nick Adams as Sam Upton/Muerte
Jeanne Cooper as Madge Upton
 Flint stands accused at his trial |
 His Army sergeant tormentor |
 Flint is whipped for the alleged crime of horse stealing |
 After his banishment from the train, Flint discusses the possible location of the hideout with the Army |
 Big surprise! The sister falls for Flint |
 A plan is formed; an apple is tossed |
 Muerte is cleverly rigged with a gun at his head, tied to a rope in Flint's hands |
 Nick Adams as Sam/Muerte |
 One of the many reasons you should always be nice to your sister. You just never know when... |
The Traitor (ep. #5.11) 12/13/1961 7/11/1962 (rerun) Written by Norman Jolley Directed by Dick Moder Produced by Howard Christie Nick Adams as Sam Upton Jeanne Cooper as Madge Upton Stacy Keach Sr. as Major Hansen Myron Healey as Sgt. Oakes Anthony Caruso as "Muerte" imposter Alex Montoya as Bandit |
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