Desperate tactics are usually used in a feud. Broncho Billy's father determined to soothe his passion with revenge, starts out after John Mackley. Broncho Billy persuades his father to keep cool. Mackley, however, gets his revenge by shooting his daughter's sweetheart, Broncho Billy. On his knees Broncho Billy crawls to his home, where his father takes him in, and sends for a doctor. The doctor informs the father that the only thing that will save his son is a reconciliation. Mackley is finally persuaded to allow his daughter to see Broncho Billy. Broncho Billy recognizes her. Both fathers agree to end the feud.