Sheriff Walker of the Town of Muddy Creek is shot,and killed by Luke Harper,a member of his older brother Clint Harpers Gang.The Sheriff had arrested Luke,and was taking him to Muddy Creek to hold him in Jail until the U.S. Marshal arrives.The Sheriff comes across the Cartwrights one night as they where relaxing after their days work.The Sheriff needs fresh horses to continue the journey back to Muddy Creek.Before he can be on his way with Luke Harper as his prisoner,Luke grabs a gun,and kills Sheriff Walker.The Cartwright men subdue Harper,and will deliver him back to Muddy Creek,thus finishing the Sheriffs work.The Cartwrights will soon find out that most of the People of Muddy Creek will not help them to guard Luke Harper.In fact,the very next day all but five of the People of Muddy Cre