At a stagecoach stop, Paladin sees a peaceful Cherokee rancher being beaten by white men who think his cattle are spreading a sickness. Paladin offers his help.

After winning a batch of old rifles in a poker game, Paladin finds himself involved in a range war.

Aaron Bell is on the warpath to bring his brother's lynchers to justice. Paladin is hired to protect a town from Bell.

Billy Banjo, a friend of Paladin, asks Paladin to help with a fair election.

A fortune teller predicts trouble for Paladin in the extremely near future.