"Snake" Matthews is the leader of a notorious gang of outlaws. "Shifty" is the laughing stock of the bunch and never has he been known to strike back or resent anything. The gang plan a particularly bold hold-up of the stage, as there are rumors that a large shipment of bullion is on the way. "Shifty" is among those who are to protect the hold-up men. Vera Browning is returning home after a several years' stay in the city. When the stage is held up "Snake" at once finds an interest in her and after looting the stage takes her with them to their camp. He orders "Shifty" to cover their trail and the gang set out. Upon arrival at the camp "Snake" is surprised to find "Shifty" has followed them. For some unknown reason "Shifty" finds that the girl appeals to him in a way that he has never felt before and could not refrain from following her. He is impressed with the look of fear on the girl's face and determines to watch "Snake." A short time later he hears a terrific struggle and enters the room to find the girl struggling with the drunken bully. Her appealing look touches him and he knocks the man out. Securing two horses, he and the girl set out for the town. The others pursue and seeing that they will be overtaken, "Shifty" sends the girl on ahead while he stays and meets the boys. There is a short, sharp fight, terminating when "Shifty" runs out of ammunition. Seeing he has no chance, "Shifty" makes a swift drive at "Snake" and the two go over the cliff.