Mister Wu reports to Al Swearengen that his opium courier was attacked and that Al's supply was stolen by two white men. He has a pretty good idea who is responsible. He negotiates a solution with Wu. In his capacity as health commissioner, Seth decides to do something about sanitation conditions in the camp including garbage dump and an infirmary. Silas Adams arrives to collect the bribes for the Legislature but also has a letter for Al from the magistrate there. A.W. Merrick suggests to some of the men that they form a club, freeing them from having to meet in the crowded hotel dining room. Rev. H.W. Smith, his seizures growing in frequency and severity, takes to spending time in the Gem listening to the piano which, he says, relieves his headache. Joanie Stubbs wants to end her ties with Cy and Eddie may have the solution.
—garykmcd