Repeated raids on a southwestern town by a gang that wishes to appropriate a nearby mine coincide with the arrival of two strangers. James Brown, an easterner, is afraid of his own shadow, but the townspeople believe he is a marshal sent to restore law and order. While looking for an opportunity to escape, James learns that the other visitor, Bill Williams, is the real marshal, and an attempt on James's life spurs him to action. The mine is saved, and the gang leader is brought to justice.