Disabled by a missing hand since childhood, Freckles (Martin West) works for timber baron John McLean (Roy Barcroft).

[5] John's foreman, Duncan, gives Freckles a tour and points out the troubles they have been facing due to a gang of timber thieves, led by Jack Barbeau.

John eventually agrees, and Freckles is quick to start patrolling a large area of land on horseback with a rifle in hand.

Later in the day, Wessner, one of John's men who is actually secretly working for Barbeau, tries to bribe Freckles while in his cabin.

This story of love, competition, and rivalry ends with the death of Barbeau, guilt, and the union of Freckles and Chris.