In the scene where Ben is laying bed, and Hoss is watching the defeated posse come into town, Ben's dialogue was omitted and covered by music. But you can still see his lips moving.
The plot line borrows heavily from the movie 'High Noon', in which one man unsuccessfully rallies the town to fight against an outlaw who is out for revenge. Including the one last-minute volunteer who seems ready to join the fight, only to back down when he realizes no one else has showed up to help Hoss/Will Kane in their endeavor.
This is the first time that any law enforcement official has been killed in the Series. Here, it is Sheriff Sam Toller.
Even though "Julia Bulette" died seven episodes ago ("The Julia Bulette Story"), "Julia's Palace" is still in town.
For some three episodes in a row, there is no Special Guest Star, not even Whitney Blake this time.