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After Dude's encounter, Sheriff Chance and Boron find themselves in a precarious situation, with Joe Bdet escaping unscathed while leaving the sheriff and Dude to contend with their injuries. This incident serves as a catalyst for the narrative, bringing Pat Wheeler, a wagon train leader, and his young partner Colorado Ryan into the scene. Wheeler brings hope but quickly realizes the tremendous challenges that lie ahead, as Sheriff Chance outlines the limited male reinforcements at his disposal, primarily relying on Dude and an elderly, crippled man named Stumpy for assistance.