At the beginning of this episode, Joe has taken a fall from his horse and is found by two Indian and nursed back to health. When he enters a nearby town, he finds that the local saloon owner, Frank Ryan (Forrest Tucker)a retired Cavalry officer, is a respected man that is liked by all. In his saloon he tells people of his colorful past referring to all the trophies he has accumulated from his time in the service. And on his wall is an Indian War Bonnet with the entire length of feathers.
Soon the two Indians, one a very young teen and the other an elderly person referred to as a Chief, come into town. What the Indian Chief wants back is the War bonnet that was stolen from him many years ago. Frank Ryan gives no indication that he is willing to part with the head-dress and the Chief is not leaving without the stolen item.
Even though this is an unusual short review, this does not mean the episode was not entertaining. The Chief, played wonderfully by Dan George, is seeking what Ryan has obtained in the town. But if Ryan tells how he really got the head-dress then his respect will wane. It is a conflict between honor and respect.
A well done episode that was enjoyable from start to finish. Even with a few unrealistic moments that mainly involve Little Joe being placed in charge of the Indians, the story was still interesting enough to make for a good watch. nice watch.