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In the episode Gunsmoke: How to Kill a Friend, the peace of Dodge City is disrupted by the arrival of two gamblers, Ben Quarter and Harry Dougan. They are not just ordinary players; they come with a plan to take down Marshal Matt Dillon, who stands as the law in a town rife with corruption and vice. Their scheme involves hiring Toque Morlan, an old friend of Dillon's, to carry out the hit, creating a complex web of loyalty and betrayal.
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