When Clay Santell drops in the town of Sutterville after having his equine taken, he is misinterpreted by townspeople for a killer named Travers. The townspeople capture Santell, as well as transform him over to lawman Harry Deckett. Deckett, that is tired of going after the real Travers, chooses to eliminate Santell and also pass him off as Travers. Santell gets away from Deckett, taking charming Janet Gifford captive in the process. Janet concerns think Santell's story, as well as assists him in his battle to verify his real identity.