A cocky young drifter who dreams of being a stagecoach driver. He receives a silver-handled whip from Race but disobeys orders during an ambush, leading to disaster. He joins the sheriff's posse, gets deputized, and guards the captured outlaw Slater. He shoots Race to stop a jailbreak and eventually rides again with Kathy.
Jess idolizes Race and seeks his approval and guidance.
Bowen employs Jess but doubts his readiness for the main line.
Jess and Slater are direct adversaries on opposing sides of the law.
Tom oversees Jess's duties as a newly appointed deputy.
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