Earl Briggs, a ranchman, and Carl Underwood, a sheriff, are in love with Grace Woodward. Earl is the favored suitor and in time Grace becomes engaged to hire. Sometime later the stage is held up by Broncho Billy, a notorious outlaw. A fierce battle ensues in the woods between the posse and the bandit, in which Broncho Billy is wounded, Briggs, returning to his home, finds the wounded man and takes him to his shack, where he gives him first aid. A few weeks pass and Broncho Billy regains his health. Before departing from Briggs, he gives him a gold locket in appreciation of his kindness. The sheriff's sister recognizes the locket as her own, and Informs her brother, who places Briggs under arrest. Broncho Billy sees Briggs being led to jail and promptly gives himself up to the law, saving the innocent man from disgrace, Grace marries Briggs, and Broncho Billy is left to face the court of justice.