The Broken Star1956

[Frank claims he shot Alvarado in self-defense]

Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry:
Rustler?

Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed:
Suspicion of. Tried to kill me with this.

Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry:
What happened then?

Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed:
Guess.

Deputy Marshal Bill Gentry:
Tried to dry gulch ya?

Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed:
Nope. Face to face showdown.

Marshal Wayne Forrester:
He jumped you first?

Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed:
Mm-hmm.

Marshal Wayne Forrester:
[dubious] Self-defense, huh?

Deputy Marshal Frank Smeed:
Yessir! Self defense.