Broncho Billy, the sheriff, is in love with a girl, but another man wins her affections and marries her. He is a worthless sort of fellow, and when Broncho sees him in the saloon, drinking with an outlaw, he gives the bartender orders to sell him no more liquor. This causes a fight, but peace is soon restored. The outlaw then persuades his new comrade to assist him in a hold-up. Soon the sheriff and his posse are on their trail, and when they separate. Broncho leads a small party in pursuit of his rival. He finds him in his home, but decides to allow him to escape when the young wife pleads with him. Upon reaching the outside he is shot by one of Broncho's deputies. Broncho returns home satisfied that his former sweetheart is rid of the scoundrel.