Blake Carr, a gunfighter, who was trained by Lance Creedy arrives in Laramie looking to claim Lance's wife, Mattie, by killing Lance. Carr tells Troop his plans while trying to locate Lance. Troop tries to dissuade Carr but when that fails Troop visits Lance and Mattie. Lance has hung up his guns under a pardon he received and is living a peaceful life. Lance promises to avoid Laramie for awhile but Mattie comes to Laramie on her own to try to stop Carr. Lance arrives ready to face Carr but Mattie's comments cause him to drop his gun belt. When Carr continues to force the issue and is about to kill Lance in cold blood, Troop is forced to act.
—Anonymous