In order to save his friend's life, Broncho Billy holds up the stage and takes money enough to pay the doctor. Jim Hart recovers and accidentally learns what Broncho has done for him, as he is about to pay back the amount stolen. Sometime later Broncho Billy becomes engaged to Geraldine, and Jim, in a jealous rage, informs the sheriff of the hold-up. Broncho Billy is arrested, but swears revenge on Jim. He manages to escape and in going back to the cabin to fulfill his oath, is followed by the sheriff, A bullet from the sheriff's gun meant for Broncho Billy, enters the window and kills Jim.