While transporting a prisoner back to North Fork, Marshal Micah Torrance is badly beaten by the man who manages to escape. Bletch Droshek was wanted for shooting a man in the back and it's all that Micah can do to get to the McCain ranch for help. He deputizes Lucas who rides off to Droshek Town, run by Bletch's brother Ott. There's a Marshal there but it's clear that Ott is in charge. It's also equally clear that Lucas is not welcome and the locals will take care of their own.
—garykmcd