Lash LaRue Western #10

Lash LaRue, the roving marshal, tracks a wanted man named Clem Douglas through the hills near Lode City, unaware that the fugitive has stumbled upon a hidden gold mine. Meanwhile, a group of outlaws, including Clem and his gang, plan to exploit the mine, while Lash unknowingly camps near them—only to be ambushed by the very men he's hunting. As danger looms from both the outlaw gang and the treacherous terrain, Lash must stay one step ahead before they strike.

Claude, a self-absorbed cowboy, is caught admiring his reflection, much to the amusement of a passerby who mocks his looks. When he’s told someone gave him a dirty look, he’s startled—only to be told it was Mother Nature, leading to a moment of awkward realization as the joke lands.

Dusty and his friend Blabber clash over money and jokes, leading to a scheme where they trade carrying each other’s hidden guns to sneak into the town’s big dance—where the fine for carrying a gun is five dollars. As they navigate the town hall’s strict rules, their mutual distrust and absurd reasoning lead to a series of escalating misunderstandings, all while trying to avoid the penalty.

Lash LARUE discovers that the Fargo Express rider’s payroll receipt is missing, leading him to track down a suspect who may have stolen the money. As he follows clues from the general store to the Bar V Ranch, he uncovers a hidden stash of cabbages concealing the missing loot, but the real thief is still at large and preparing to make a move.

A man seeking work at a ranch is told he’ll get the job only if the current worker doesn’t show up the next day, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings about who’s in charge. The story unfolds with a mix of mistaken identities and absurd logic, as the would-be employee navigates a series of increasingly confusing interactions.

Lash Lareu arrives in Tuxton after a local newspaper accuses secret marshal Sam White of being the post office bandit, prompting him to investigate. When the paper’s editor, Kay Steele, is targeted by masked men who blow up her office, Lash must protect her while uncovering the real mastermind behind the robbery.