A self-proclaimed prophet from Utah territory sets his eyes on Kelly. Isabelle tries to orchestrate their union to get her hands on the prophet's money.

The women take sides as Slotter's miners and Ling's railway workers fight each other for control of the mine. Violence escalates and ends in loss on both sides.

With the mine in ruins, Slotter's depravity reaches new depths as the camp struggles to save the last surviving miners trapped underground.