Garth recognizes opera singer Elena as a close friend from his early days as a lawyer. The two rekindle their old relationship but Garth is forced to defend her against murder charges which ultimately forces him to uncover the unsettling truth.

Trampas' Uncle Josh is murdered during an holdup by Wismer and Judson. On their trail, Trampas is eventually forced to illegally enter Apache territory where the two robbers had made a gold strike. He is joined on his quest by a guide who is after the gold, a woman who is looking for her husband who it turns out is Judson, and an army doctor who is attempting to escape court martial.