Broncho Billy is requested to resign his office as sheriff. John Jenkin's son is appointed his successor. The new sheriff is given a severe fright a few days later when the bad man of the town enters his office and threatens to shoot him. After this episode he sends in his resignation not having the nerve to serve as sheriff. The council calls on Broncho Billy, who refuses to take the office. Shortly afterward the bad man tries to force his affections on Broncho's sweetheart. She threatens to tell Broncho of his act, and to prove to her that he has no fear of Broncho, the bad man that night attacks him while he sleeps, and after binding him, makes his escape. Next day Broncho asks to be made sheriff. He immediately starts after the bad man, and after a fierce struggle captures him. He then again resigns as sheriff.