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In the Gunsmoke episode 'Ben Tolliver's Stud', the story unfolds in the rugged landscape of Dodge City, where U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is tasked with maintaining order amidst the chaos of frontier life. When Nancy Creed approaches Dillon, she brings urgent news: her father, Jake Creed, is intent on killing Ben Tolliver, whom he accuses of stealing a prized stud horse. The situation is fraught with tension, as Nancy fears for Tolliver's life and seeks Dillon's intervention.
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