Ralph Richeson

Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors.

As a convalescing Al bridles, Cochran schools Burns and Dority how best to assist his recovery. Unexpected profits at the Chez Ami lead Tolliver to an unexpected discovery about Wolcott.

An opium theft puts Swearengen trying to find common language with his supplier, as well as navigating tricky waters.

Francis Wolcott, agent for the mining magnate George Hearst arrives in Deadwood. Al's condition deteriorates from his kidney stones; enclosed in his room and unable to speak, nobody knows how ill he is.

Wolcott is confronted by Ellsworth for snooping around Alma's gold claim. Doc Cochran tells Al that his situation is critical and that they have to act, giving him the options he has to choose from.

Alma's father, Otis Russell, arrives from New York to "help" with her claim; Swearengen strikes a bargain with Adams to rid him of some legal baggage.