Army scout Wink Jefford finds himself put on trial for helping a captured Apache escape from Fort Defiance in New Mexico. Forced to leave in disgrace, Jefford is hired to guide some settlers to the town of Tularosa, but they are attacked by Apaches led by Mangus Voya, intent on driving the hated invaders from his lands. The wife of Mangus helps Jefford escape - but upon reaching Tularosa, he is accused of cowardice for abandoning his duty...
