Confederate soldier responsible for leading the gold transport. Captured by Quincey's posse, he makes a final heroic sacrifice by sneaking out to scatter the posse's horses during the storm, resulting in his death.
Cass serves as a subordinate whose survival and sacrifice affect Stewart's decisions.
Cass is one of Stewart's Confederate men, is captured during the chase, and is later rescued by Stewart with dynamite.
Their separate escape actions contribute to the chaotic breakdown of the siege.
Kemper attempts to escape with the gold bars during the storm, while Cass leaves the station house to disrupt the surrounding posse's horses.
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