Hawkeye and Chingachgook are assigned to investigate a series of robberies of Army payrolls.

A young army lietenant whose family has been wiped out by Indians has developed a fanatical hatred of the Red Man.

He attempts to kill or injure any Indian who crosses his path. When Hawkeye and Chingachgook enter the territory they hear of the Indians anger and their desire for revenge that can only lead to full scale war.