Gregory Holmes, the "Cattle King of Arizona" plans to amalgamate his vast possessions with those of Don Romero, a Mexican rancher who is madly infatuated with Ruth, the Cattle King's daughter. She is in reality in love with Jack Hamlin, a ...See moreGregory Holmes, the "Cattle King of Arizona" plans to amalgamate his vast possessions with those of Don Romero, a Mexican rancher who is madly infatuated with Ruth, the Cattle King's daughter. She is in reality in love with Jack Hamlin, a young cowpuncher. They are invited to a housewarming by Romero. As Jack arrives at the house, "Billy" Ranson, a young cowgirl takes Jack in tow. Jack also is in love with Ruth, but is afraid to let her know and upon Ruth's arrival at the house, Jack becomes very downcast. "Billy" questions him and he tells her of a home made desolate, a father's murder and of his vain search for the one man he wants to meet, a man whose hand is marked with a blood-red cross. Ruth promenading with Don Romero discovers Jack. "Billy" pretending to sprain her ankle asks Romero to assist her to the house. This leaves the young people alone. Romero reminds Ruth of her promise to dance with him and she accepts his proffered arm. Jack discovers on Holmes' hand the red cross he has been seeking and is about to kill him when he hears Ruth's voice calling "Father." Jack realizes that Holmes is the father of the girl he worships, drops his gun and rushes from the scene. Holmes demands that Ruth marry Romero; she refuses. Romero plans to kidnap Ruth but "Bowie" Bob, before he commits the acts insists on a written agreement from Romero involving him. Ruth sends Jack a note, but on his way to the house, he is knocked unconscious and Ruth is carried away. After the most exciting scenes ever shown in a picture, Jack finally wins the consent of Ruth's father. Written by
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