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In the Gunsmoke episode 'Jayhawkers', the story unfolds against the backdrop of the American West, where lawlessness often reigns. A cattle drive from Texas, led by trail boss Dolph Quince, is under siege from a notorious band of Jayhawkers. These outlaws have a reputation for violence and have already inflicted harm on the cattlemen, creating a volatile situation that threatens to escalate into full-blown conflict.
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