Rowdy is held for ransom by a family of crooked horse traders. Quince, Jed, Wish and Simon try to dicker unsuccessfully. The family is led by Ma Gufler. Her two sons are Jesse and dim-witted Max. They prepare to hang Rowdy. Jed rides in to talk things over.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Black | Writer | ||
| Hal Baylor | Guest Star | ||
| Robert Beecher | Guest Star | ||
| Robert Blake | Guest Star | ||
| Mercedes McCambridge | Guest Star | ||
| Warren Oates | Guest Star | ||
| Sharon Farrell | Guest Star | ||
| Herman Hoffman | Director |