It was a "military drama" set in the future "which deals with a European war, In which England and America, with the assistance of Australia are engaged against Russia and Germany.
[5] The play is not to be confused with For King and Empire a Boer War drama performed by Bohemian Dramatic Company.
Among the returned heroes is Captain Gerald Berkley, who is in love with Sylvia, but Berkely has a rival in the form of Lieutenant Sydney Bolton, also an enemy in Sidney's cousin, Graham.
Her evidence saves him, but Graham Bolton, knowing that Gerald is again ordered to the front, seeks to prove the charge.
Complications, tragedy, and sensation follow, but the supposed murder is finally cleared up, and the play concludes with the prospect of peace and happiness.