But the budding lawyer is determined to play David to the prosecutor's Goliath. While he is inside, the inmates seize control and take him hostage. Meanwhile, Ben is unsure about the young defense attorney's ability to defend Candy, particularly since the state's attorney has a nearly spotless conviction record. Ben Cartwright is assigned by the governor to an inspection tour of Nevada State Prison. Only thing is, he discovers - as Ben and Joe do later - that she, too, has a past that, if revealed at trial, could do serious harm to Candy's defense. Griff agrees to go after Kate and have her provide a statement. The real Candy, who had been assaulted at a hotel by the same man, is held in connection with the old woman's death.Ī woman named Kate is the only one who can back up Candy's alibi, but she has left town with her husband, who is the thief. The army marches quietly past, dipping their flag in respect.An elderly business associate of Ben's is killed after a man, posing as Candy, tries to rob her the woman suffers a fatal heart attack, which - since it happens during the commission of a felony - is considered to be the same as if the assailant had pulled the trigger. Winnemucca sits grieving his kid and all his Paiute sons. The truth comes out, and they all understand the loss was all for absolutely nothing. Ben and Joe arrived at the place, and after checking Adam’s condition, they rode on to stop the army. Adam takes Young Wolf’s knife, only to find Mike aiming at him. Young Wolf is right behind him when Mike shoots Young Wolf. However, Adam has freed his tied hands, leaving the place after. Young Wolf has Adam tied up behind the rocks, intending to kill him first. Unfortunately, they do not arrive in time. They tried hard to reach the marching army before they came to the Paiutes. However, he can’t allow the Paiutes to suffer the consequences of his actions. He recognizes the trouble and worst-case scenario he’ll face for killing the whites. Ben and Joe reach Ring Nose, a respectable man. However, Virginia City has already sent out Mike to request help from the army, marching toward the Paiutes. Adam, who’s present, tells Ben to ride to the Bannock and persuade Ring Nose to speak the truth.īen and Joe ride hard to arrive as quickly as they can. Winnemucca meets with Ben, telling him that if the white man returns with the army, many, including Adam, will die. However, Mike declares Adam went willingly with the Paiutes. In Virginia City, Ben felt relieved learning that Adam was still alive. However, Winnemucca prevents this from happening.

Young Wolf desires to kill his old close friend, Adam, back in the Paiute camp. A handful of men return to Virginia City, and Ben thinks Adam is dead. In the scuffle, they captured Adam and had Ben knocked out. Title: The Deadliest Sin Rated: PG-17, due to graphic descriptions Summary: Alone on the ranch while his family is on a cattle drive, Joe is kidnapped by a jealous hand. When they meet up, Mike intends to combat and shoots the Paiutes. Rona Title: The Christmas Payroll Rated: PG-13 Summary: Collecting the Christmas payroll is such an ordinary chore, that the Cartwrights can hardly believe when things go so wrong. However, Winnemucca knows that if Ben is there, they only come to discuss things.

The Paiutes anticipate their appearance, and Chief Winnemucca’s child, Young Wolf, wants to engage in a fight with them. Bill and Ben encourage them to negotiate with Paiutes. The following day, previous Army Major Hornsby rallied his “troops.” Fewer locals are willing to fight in the light of day and sober. Ben then returns house, where he finally discovers the truth from Adam. Bill is less concerned yet consents to speak with the men in the early morning. Having heard all this, Ben finds the story unbelievable, then attempts to call the town leader, Bill Stewart, to talk sense into the people. Virginia City citizens are ready to fight back. He embellishes his side of the story, blaming the Paiute without stating his participation in the kidnapping.

In retaliation, the Bannock killed Vern, including several unrelated inhabitants along the road. Meanwhile, the other Bannock husband returned to the tribe to seek help. He and Adam then released the women, taking them to the Ponderosa. One of the ladies’ husbands, Numta, finds Adam and explains to him what happened. Mike Wilson and his brother Vern held 2 Bannock women captive. Jack Tornek as Bartender / Townsman (uncredited).Chuck Hamilton as Townsman (uncredited).Mike Ragan as Vern Wilson (as Michael Ragan).Michael Landon as Joseph ‘Little Joe’ Cartwright.The Paiute War, the fourth episode of Bonanza, features some of the series’ main, recurring and special guest cast members.

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