The lieutenant has "fortified" himself with drink to bolster his courage.Flares are to be sent up at five-minute intervals to guide them.Crawling in the dark through the scarred land full of shell holes, twisted barbed wire, watery pits and rubble, he Lieutenant sends the private out ahead as an advance scout, although Paris thinks it is unwise to split a night patrol.Ollie: (meekly) Yes sir.Sheriff: Well, it left ten minutes ago.They are pursued by gun-fire as they flee the town, creating a swirling dusty cloud that follows behind them.In his gut, Eddie feels "tight but good." During the game, the wagered bills are held by Willie (Willie Mosconi himself).The tension begins to mount between the wo players even after the first shot:Eddie: Didn""t leave you much...to determine whether or not you are mentally ill.This is the real reason.With his logical mind and a bent against bureaucratic illogic, McMurphy offers his own assessment: "Well, as near as I can figure out, it""s ""cause I, uh, fight and f--k too much.