Suspected horse thief Danny Blackgoat narrowly escapes capture by the authorities as he makes the dangerous journey to reunite with his family being held in prison. Along his route, Danny helps old friends, continues to dodge capture and falls in love. As he nears his destination, he knows he must be very diligent to avoid danger but when Danny is told his beloved friend Jim Davis is charged with the horse theft, Danny surrenders. Now the fate of both men lies in the balance between the hangman’s noose and an unlikely turn of events