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In the Gunsmoke episode 'Scared Kid', tensions flare in the Long Branch Saloon as young Gil Varden confronts the older, aggressive Henry Gant. After a heated argument, Gant's bullying nature pushes Gil to the edge, resulting in a tragic confrontation that ends with Gant dead. The aftermath of this violent act sends Gil into a panic, prompting him to flee Dodge City, leaving the community to grapple with the consequences of his actions.
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