Women struggle to build a life in 1869 Alberta-Montana border country. In the opener, a bloodthirsty massacre leaves a group of women in the hands of a ruthless man intent on turning them into prostitutes.

Slotter captures Kat's girls; Isabelle entices potential investors for the mine.

Kat tells the marshal Slotter is guilty; Isabelle tries to convince Cornelius to loan her a miner's wages.