John Gist returns from Canada after fleeing the war effort against the British. He wants to live in peace with old friends, but his neighbors won't welcome a traitor. Gist's friend Daniel Boone is caught in between.
John Gist had gone to Canada rather than fight the British. Now, after American independence, he wants to come back and live again on his land. Daniel is caught in the middle trying to help his friend against those who see him as a traitor.—A Dude Named Dude