The 10th episode of in The Tales of Texas John Slaughter. John and Mr. Howell are going to Tombstone to testify at Loco Crispen's trial. Willy and Addie want John to ask Viola's parents if he can marry her, and for once John finds this is something he can't handle with a horse, a rope or a gun. John goes to Viola's and asks to marry her, but her mother objects, because John carries a gun. John gives her his gun, wanting to prove himself worthy of the marrage. John and Dave (Mr. Howell) leave for Tombstone, with John unarmed. Once in Tombstone, they find out that Loco has been broke out of jail, and the Sherriff wants John to take over the Posse.