When a man appears to rob the payroll from a safe, Sheriff Jake (John Wayne) is hot on his trail. However, just when he is about to take him into custody, the man saves his life. The two join forces, and discover that Malgrove, a leading town elder, is attempting to confiscate the local ranches by having his gang blockade the supply wagons. The ranchers are ready to cave in, but Sheriff Jake and his partner intervene to save the day.