you, sir, paid your debt. thank you. let s go, frank. news of the james brother hold-up spreads quickly. this embarrasses the pinkerton. a spy for the union during the civil war take it is personally upon himself to bring jesse to justice. the nation s most powerful private security force is now on the hunt for jesse james. the attention he receives as leader of an outlaw gang becomes an addiction. jesse s ambition to continue the civil war is reinforced by his ego. as his reputation spreads, the charismatic young outlaw with a