When his tailor is killed in an accident at a supposedly worthless gold mine, Paladin discovers that the man was murdered and his heirs are being swindled.

Paladin finds himself reluctantly drawn into a deadly dispute between two brothers who are also old aquaintances.

While in Oregon, Paladin makes a new friend, Monk, who he helps get out of a group of unruly herders.

Paladin is hired to help an Indian chief whose son is awaiting execution by the U.S. Army. The chief wants Paladin to bring his body back following the execution to ensure he has a proper burial. However, once Paladin makes contact with the chief's son, he begins to wonder if he's actually guilty.