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Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode 'Second Son', we meet Sedgely Carstairs, an Englishman who has just lost his horse to the notorious Pete Knutson in a high-stakes poker game. Sedgely's initial confidence is quickly overshadowed by the reality of his situation as he realizes he is now afoot in the unforgiving landscape of the American West. With a strong sense of honor and determination, he sets his sights on reclaiming his horse, believing he can win it back through another game of poker.
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