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In the Fort Laramie episode Shavetail, Lieutenant Sybert arrives back at the fort after a mission that has gone disastrously wrong. He is met by Captain Quince, who is immediately concerned about the state of Sybert's troop and the missing horses. The lieutenant's youth and inexperience are evident as he faces the captain's stern questioning about his disobedience to orders. Quince emphasizes the gravity of the situation, reminding Sybert that in Indian country, the stakes are high and mistakes can lead to loss of life.
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