- Jess Birdwell: I'm just his father, Eliza, not his conscience. A man's life ain't worth a hill of beans except he lives up to his own conscience.
- Josh Birdwell: I don't want to die. I don't think I could kill anyone if I tried. But I have to try, so long as other people have to.
- Rebel soldier: Peach pie!
- Little Jess Birdwell: It's rattlesnake pie.
- Rebel soldier: Best rattlesnake pie *I* ever tasted.