Percy Condon announces his intention of visiting his old chum, Ernest Langdon, at the latter's ranch. Percy was the weightlifting champion in his college days and Langdon tells the cowmen that there will be some fun. Percy comes and ...See morePercy Condon announces his intention of visiting his old chum, Ernest Langdon, at the latter's ranch. Percy was the weightlifting champion in his college days and Langdon tells the cowmen that there will be some fun. Percy comes and creates an impression at the start by lifting from the rig the trunk that taxes the strength of two of the punchers. The trunk contains dumbbells and other training apparatus and it is not long before Percy puts on the gloves with the boys. Joe Haines, the foreman, makes but a poor showing as a boxer, and Rita, Langdon's sister, is attracted by Percy's skill and rather inclined to forget that there was a pretty good understanding between herself and Joe. She and Percy ride the range together and he is fast winning her love. But the Indians are out and Joe discovers them. He rides back to Rita and Percy, Indian fighting differs from weight lifting and boxing and in a panic of terror Percy mounts his horse and rides off, leaving Rita with her lame mare. Joe mounts her on his own pony and forces her to ride after Percy. He makes his way to where they have entrenched themselves behind some rocks, and here Percy still further shows the white feather by refusing to go for water when the canteen is found to be empty. Joe gets the water for Rita, but is wounded as he does so. The sound of shots brings Langford and his men to the relief and at the last Percy redeems himself. The story abounds in thrills and is splendidly played. Written by
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