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1[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Thousand_Eyes_9614.jpg]]
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3When ships along the Mississippi are attacked by a gang of pirates known as the "Thousand Eyes," West and Gordon are sent to investigate. The trail leads to the leader of the gang: Captain Ansel Coffin, a blind man seeking revenge. His gang uses false lights to lead ships astray, crash them, and then plunder them.
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5Disguises used by Artie: [[http://photobucket.com/gallery/http://s385.photobucket.com/user/l8dreamr/media/Artemus%20Gordon%20Disguises/dappergentAThousandEyes.jpg.html?sort=6&o=27&ref=1 Dapper Gentleman]] [[https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5629k6 (18:25)]]
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8!!Tropes present in this episode:
9* AccidentalMurder: Tragically played out by the villain and his wife.
10* BathtubScene: We're introduced to a villainess while she's taking a bath. In the men's washroom.
11* BestServedCold: When Glory Poavey, whose father was murdered by the gang, comes to Artie with information, he offers her money in exchange. She turns it down; she only wants to see Coffin dead.
12* TheCasino: The first place the investigation leads due to a roulette chip found in a murdered agent's pocket.
13* DramaticThunder: Starts off the episode and continues throughout.
14* HoldingTheFloor: When two mooks come to kill Artie, he puts them off their guard with an elaborate speech about personal cleanliness, soap and family traditions, all while preparing a hot bath. Then he handily incapacitates them.
15* KarmaHoudini: Jennifer Wingate. Apparently, attempted murder and conspiring with a ruthless gang of cutthroats is perfectly okay as long as you're a good kisser.
16* WomanScorned: Artie's first assumption about why Glory wants revenge on Coffin.

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