Wayne Maunder: Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer

Quotes 

• Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer : My men will not take orders from a civilian, general!

  Gen. Alfred Terry : You'll take orders from the devil himself if I tell you to!

• California Joe Milner : Y'know, General, deep down inside him that Teller's probably got a friendly streak in him somewheres.

  Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer : You make a good scout, Joe, but a rotten missionary.

• Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer : We save our lives first, we deliver your herd second.

  [Custer strides away] 

  Kermit Teller : Aw, cavalry straight down his backbone.

  Trooper Lawson : I may feel the same as you, mister, but sharpenin' teeth on Colonel Custer is a privilege that is reserved for people wearing a uniform.

  Kermit Teller : Now, take it easy, soldier boy. I did my turn in the service.