A true story of ante-Rebellion days. Scene 1: Rev. James Montague wins the heart and hand of Betty, the daughter of the Tory Governor of Virginia. Scene 2: The uprising against English rule. Montague enrolls with the cause of freedom. Scene 3: Montague sends note to Betty, pleading for farewell interview. Scene 4: Lady Betty hands back the ring and breaks their engagement. Scene 5: Montague volunteers as a spy. Scene 6: The disguise and secret departure. Scene 7: Danger. The spy is wounded. Scene 8: He is hidden from his pursuers by Betty and manages to escape. Scene 9: After the war. Betty still faithful. Montague wins the consent of the Governor to her marriage.