Plot

A man wanted for murder and robbery escapes jail and ends up in Medicine Bow where he befriends Stacey in a fight. He goes to work at Shiloh as a ranch hand and Elizabeth takes an interest in him. However, Stacey is less certain about him.

Charlie Ryan is in jail in Porterville, Wyoming after shooting a man during a bank robbery. The town people have their mind made up he is a killer. When the chance occurs, Charlie escapes. Charlie arrives in Bottleneck where he meets Harold Bitz, a bank employee, who helped Charlie rob the bank. They agree to meet later to split the money. Charlie finds himself helping Stacey in a fight in Medicine Bow and wins the gratitude of Stacey and his sister Elizabeth. Charlie and Elizabeth become good friends causing Stacey to worry as he has concerns about Charlie after his interactions with Charlie. The law catches up with Charlie as Sheriff Abbott tries to arrest Charlie at Shiloh. Charlie escapes but is wounded by Abbott. When they learn Charlie is wanted, Elizabeth still provides support to Charlie and convinces him to give himself up. She enlists her grandfather's help due to her belief Charlie has to be innocent. Mr. Grainger is able to secure a change of venue for the trial due to bias. In the meantime Stacey continues to search for the truth.—Anonymous