Tom Fuller has been fired from every job he has. He makes one more try when he is hired as a blacksmith's assistant. But Oliver Champion, who stops at the smithy, recognises Tom as the son of the late Washington Fuller, a renowned gunfighter. Oliver takes this opportunity to propose Tom, who in addition to his strength is also an excellent shot, should become his bodyguard. Not having any alternative, Tom accepts, unknowing of Oliver Champion's true identity...