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Synopsis
In the episode Who Lives by the Sword, the story unfolds in Dodge City, where the infamous gunfighter Joe Delk finds himself in a precarious situation after a violent encounter with Marshal Dillon. Delk, once feared and respected, is now shaken to his core after losing a fight that exposed his cowardice. The episode opens with Dillon reflecting on the dangers of his role as a U.S. Marshal, highlighting the loneliness and vigilance required in a lawless land.
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