What's a man to do? He's survived the Civil War and worked hard to earn everything he has. Finally, he has found the place he wants to settle down and build a ranch. First he is robbed in his sleep, causing him to chase his money afoot. The he buys a ranch. the seller dies, greed rides in and the fight is one. Oh, wait, there's a woman and kids involved which makes the war over the land harder to win. What more could happen?