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Synopsis
In the Fort Laramie episode titled Boredom, the story opens with Private Soothey expressing his dissatisfaction with the tediousness of garrison duty. He and his fellow soldiers have been stationed at the fort for months without any real action, leading to a growing sense of frustration and restlessness. Soothey's yearning for excitement leads him to contemplate provoking the Cheyenne, believing that a little trouble could break the monotony of their lives. His partner in conversation, Private Plover, tries to dissuade him, but Soothey's mind is made up.
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